Tristin McDermott

I know that finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I believe the relationship you build with your therapist is one of the most important parts of the process. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, supported enough to take risks, and empowered to create meaningful change.

I have worked with clients across residential, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive outpatient (IOP), and outpatient/private practice settings, which has given me experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges and different stages of healing. My clinical focus includes eating disorders, complex trauma, attachment concerns, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, relationship and communication difficulties, and life transitions.

I believe therapy works best when it feels like a conversation not a lecture. My style is warm, direct, collaborative, and affirming. I use humor when it's helpful, gently challenge unhelpful patterns, and encourage clients to be active participants in their own healing. You are the expert on your life, and my role is to bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and support as we work together toward your goals.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I tailor therapy to each person's needs. I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness-based interventions, and Gottman Method techniques (Level 1 trained), while my overall conceptualization is influenced by REBT and Adlerian theory. Whether we're processing trauma, improving communication, strengthening relationships, managing anxiety or depression, or working toward recovery from an eating disorder, I want therapy to feel applicable, meaningful, and connected to your everyday life.

I believe lasting change happens when clients feel both accepted and challenged. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest without judgment, celebrate progress, navigate challenges, and build the confidence and skills needed to move forward long after therapy ends.

Your first session is really about getting to know YOU, not just why you're seeking therapy, but who you are as a person. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, what's been working (or not working), and what you hope to get out of therapy. You're welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable; there's no pressure to tell your whole story in one session.

My goal is to create a space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself. You can expect me to ask questions, offer observations, and collaborate with you to begin identifying goals that feel meaningful and realistic. Therapy isn't something I do to you, it's something we do together. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you while building a foundation of trust, curiosity, and even a little humor along the way.