Tyler Varisco

Sometimes life can feel overwhelming in ways that are difficult to explain, especially when anxiety, depression, or past experiences begin affecting your relationships, your confidence, and your ability to enjoy everyday moments. You may find yourself feeling stuck in patterns you want to change, struggling to manage stress, or carrying grief and loss that has been difficult to process. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress management challenges, grief and loss, relationship issues, and trauma. I also recognize that these concerns do not always happen independently. Difficulties with family relationships, identity, substance use, or major life transitions can influence how you experience and respond to emotional challenges. Therapy can offer a place to slow down, feel understood, and begin making sense of what you have been carrying. Together, we can build on your existing strengths, develop healthier ways of coping, and work toward a greater sense of balance and emotional wellbeing.

Our work will make room for both the person you are today and the experiences, relationships, and circumstances that have shaped you. We’ll explore how anxiety, depression, stress management, grief and loss, and relationship issues may be affecting your emotional wellbeing and the way you navigate everyday life. I may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize patterns in thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and develop healthier ways of responding, Solution Focused Brief Therapy to identify your strengths and turn your goals into practical, manageable steps, and Attachment Based approaches to better understand how early relationships and life experiences may influence the way you connect with others. Positive Psychology can help us build on your existing strengths and identify sources of meaning and fulfillment, while Play Therapy can provide younger clients with a developmentally appropriate way to express emotions and work through difficult experiences. Our sessions will be collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs, balancing a deeper understanding of your experiences with practical strategies that support meaningful change.

You do not need to have everything figured out before beginning therapy. During our first few sessions, we will spend time getting to know you, understanding what has brought you here, and exploring what you would most like to feel different in your life. Together, we will identify goals that feel meaningful and realistic while deciding where it makes the most sense to begin. You can expect me to listen with warmth, patience, and curiosity while creating a space where you can speak openly without feeling judged or pressured. Progress may look like feeling less overwhelmed by anxiety, reconnecting with yourself when depression feels heavy, finding healthier ways to manage stress, processing grief at your own pace, or developing stronger and more fulfilling relationships. For younger clients, progress may also mean finding new ways to communicate feelings, build confidence, and navigate difficult experiences. We will continue checking in on your goals and adjusting our work as your needs evolve. When you are ready, you can schedule your first session with me through Headway.