Tyler Varisco

I believe therapy is a place where you can feel heard, understood, and supported while working toward meaningful change. I was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, and have called south Louisiana home for more than 32 years. Helping others improve their mental health and overall well-being is not only my career, but also a passion and purpose that continues to shape the way I practice. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I have more than five years of experience providing direct client care in the mental health field. My goal is to help you better understand yourself, work through what may be holding you back, and build the skills and confidence needed to take care of your whole life.

My approach is collaborative, individualized, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. We’ll work together to understand what brought you to therapy, identify the changes you’d like to make, and develop an approach that feels realistic for you. I may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you recognize and shift patterns that contribute to distress, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to identify strengths and practical steps forward, Attachment-Based approaches to explore how relationships and connection influence your experiences, Behavior Modification to support meaningful changes in thoughts and behaviors, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build skills for managing emotions, relationships, and difficult situations. Depending on your needs, I may also draw from Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other approaches to make our work responsive to you. Throughout the process, I’ll prioritize open communication, genuine partnership, and a therapeutic relationship where you feel respected and supported.

Our first sessions will be about getting to know you, not just what brings you to therapy, but the person behind those concerns. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, what you hope to accomplish, and what you would like to feel different in your life. From there, we’ll work together to create goals that are meaningful and achievable for you. I want therapy to be a space where you can be honest about what is going well, what feels difficult, and what you may still be figuring out. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable while continuing to work toward meaningful progress.