About Lorin Tierney

Take a chance on yourself.

I know it can be really hard and even intimidating to reach out to a therapist, especially if you’ve never been to therapy, or you felt gaslit by your last therapist.

It can be difficult to even acknowledge that you need support, this can be true if you're a successful professional, including a mental health counselor.

I get it, reaching out for help is not common in many cultures, so I deeply respect that therapy will always be kept privately, and never shared with others, it's just between you and me.

So thank you for taking this courageous step, towards building a healthier relationship with yourself and creating a life worth living. Especially if you've experienced narcissistic abuse or manipulative relationships, know that you're not alone, and healing is absolutely possible.

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I would be absolutely honored, to be a part of your therapy transformation! 

Therapy does not need to take years, for you to see your mental health improvement. It can happen early on in the therapy process. Over the years, I've changed my therapy approach towards shorter term therapy, so you can heal and move on.

I'm so not your average trauma therapist.

I "jump into the trenches" with you, supporting you every step of the way, with my proactive approach to therapy.

From the very start you'll be making changes, that you can practice at home and so you can feel progress happening.

You will leave the first session feeling hopeful, supportive and ready to start your transformation.

We will work on freeing your internal blocks, to stop the rumination cycle and shift into a healthier grounded mindset.

You will have more clarity with understanding your thoughts impact your moods, behaviors and response.

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With a healthier mindset, you'll watch your stress level decrease, so you can be more present with your feelings and thoughts.

I will show you how to become more mindful, with how you approach issues or stressful situations, without triggering a strong emotional reaction.

Your relationships will improve.

As you start to see the progress you are making, it will motivate you to continue to growth and to prioritize yourself.

Your inner confidence will increase and you'll start to feel better.

This will happen, once you take the first step.

What does therapy look like?

We'll start first, with the free 15 minute consultation appointment.

Consultations are done by phone.

During the consultation, I will be asking you questions like what is making you reach out to me, at this time.

Also I will get to understand what issues you’re currently experiencing and what goals you have for therapy.

I invite you to ask whatever questions you may have for me, including the process of therapy.

We should have a good sense by the end of the consultation, if the fit feels right.

If not, I’m more than happy to provide you with local therapy resources. 

Will therapy really help? Yes it will.

Is it worth my time and energy? Yes, it will be an investment in your mental health.

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How I approach therapy, to help support you towards making changes

With my psychodynamic therapy approach, I believe that therapy starts with, building a strong therapeutic connection and relationship, with my clients.

With my mindfulness-informed professional training, I weave in mindfulness exercises, to help client stay fully in the present, to observe their feelings and thoughts without judgment, towards themselves and others.

To support your healing process from trauma, we can add in some Brainspotting sessions, so you can quickly reprocess the trauma and heal. This can be especially effective for those recovering from narcissistic abuse, where emotional wounds often feel invisible but run deep.

Some of the coping skills that I share are mindfulness based, helping to manage and decrease anxiety and depression symptoms, so you can feel better.

I see each everyone as a “whole being,” who come into therapy with their own unique life stories.

I greatly honor and respect people’s diverse background, their culture and/or identity.

I seek out to understand how a person's mind, body and soul connect, because it's important to treat all parts.

Therapy is personal in sharing intimate details to your life, so learning to trust the process is vital.

I'm a protector of confidentiality, which means what you talk about never leaves the therapy room, unless you sign a form consenting, that I can have contact with another provider/person, for treatment planning purposes. er now is the right tr

I believe that it can “take a village” to properly treat each person’s issues, so the more support the better.

Wondering whether now is the right time for therapy?

Are you ready to start living your best life?

This is a big step with investing in yourself, to create a life that you're excited for.

So if you want to start therapy now, let's make it happen!

About Me

How I got started in therapy…

As a teenager I was always that friend, that my peers would go to, because I was a good listener. I could hold onto secrets and stay neutral.

I was raised to be the peacekeeper, to not get involved with conflict between my friends and to not be judgmental.

My ability to be the “support person” carried through my friendships in life, so no wonder I fell into the therapy world. It just felt natural to become a therapist. 

But there was a time when my parents put me into therapy, as a teeenager, without a choice and I had no idea what to expect.

Lorin's profile picture looking up sitting at office desk in pink and white polka dot shirt

Oddly enough I liked my therapist, because she too was non-judgmental, a great listener, who validated my experiences, and encouraged me to go live life.

I realized from that experience, that I was just a typical teen, attitude-and-all, trying to exert my independency, while living at home. 

When I was working on my master’s degree, I decided it was time, to start my own therapy journey.

I found an amazing therapist that I could relate to, who helped me emotionally heal from my past experiences and inspired me, to be the therapist I am today. To this day, I hold lots of gratitude towards my past therapist. 

Lorin's profile picture with pink and white polka dot shirt sitting in office

My background experience

  • Master of Science, in Counselor Education, with emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Sacramento 
  • Bachelor of Arts Sociology, California State University, Sonoma
  • Associate Degree, General Education, Santa Rosa Junior College
  • CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 42571 (Verify License at the Board of Behavioral Sciences)
  • Mindfulness Informed Professional-Level 1 training
  • Brainspotting training in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Expansion.

What do I do when I’m not doing therapy?

I'm doing my daily meditation practice, along with my exercise routine.

You can catch me going for hikes, at my local state parks.

I'll be reading up on alternative health, to keep my mind, body and spirit healthy.

I'll also be spending time with my loved ones.

Taking the first step.

I know what it's like to feel so overwhelmed and stuck, with doing "all the things." But after you’ve read over this, if you feel like you can benefit from the therapy I provide, then I’d highly recommend that you reach out for therapy. 

Working on your mental health, will create a positive mindset, you'll have more energy, and improve the relationship you have with yourself and with others.

And I’d be more than happy to help support you through it.

You can book a time to chat with me below and I can’t wait to start working with you!

Take a chance on yourself.

I know it can be really hard and even intimidating to reach out to a therapist, especially if you’ve never been to therapy.

It can be difficult with acknowledging that you need support.

Reaching out for help is not a common thing to do in many cultures, so I understand that therapy will always be kept privately, just between you and me.

So thank you for taking this courageous step, towards building a healthier relationship with yourself and creating a life worth living.

woman with sunglasses on head with hand pressed together sitting near ake

I would be absolutely honored, to be a part of your therapy transformation! 

Therapy does not need to take years, for you to see your mental health improvement. It can happen early on in the therapy process.

I'm so not your average therapist.

From the very start we will work on making little changes, that you can start practicing at home.

You will leave the first session, feeling hopeful and ready to start your transformation.

We will work on freeing your internal blocks, to create a healthier mindset.

You will have more clarity with understanding your thoughts and how it impacts your moods and behaviors.

With a healthier mindset, you'll watch your stress level decrease and become more manageable.

I will show you how to become more mindful, with how you approach issues or stressful situations, without triggering a strong emotional reaction. Your relationships will improve.

As you start to see the changes you are making, it will motivate you to continue to growth.

Your inner confidence will increase and you'll start to feel better.

This will happen, once you take the first step.

pink and white books with black glasses on top next to pink roses in vase

What does therapy look like?

We'll start first, with the free 15 minute consultation appointment.

We can do this either by phone.

During the consultation, I will be asking you questions like what is making you reach out to me, at this time.

Also I will get to understand what issues you’re currently experiencing and what goals you have for therapy.

I invite you to ask whatever questions you may have for me, including the process of therapy.

We should have a good sense by the end of the consultation, if the fit feels right.

If not, I’m more than happy to provide you with local therapy resources. 

Will therapy really help? Yes it will.

Is it worth my time and energy? Yes, it will be an investment in your mental health.

woman with hand on hat outside

What do I use to help you make changes happen?

I use a Psychodynamic approach, along with Mindfulness Therapy and Brainspotting, to help clients create sustainable change and to heal from past or current trauma.

I found that these therapy approaches, are effective with helping clients, work through past and current issues or traumas.

My goal is to help you to start living your best life.

Wondering whether now is the right time for therapy?

Are you ready to start living your best life?

This is a big step with investing in yourself, to create a life that you're excited for.

So if you want to start now, then I’m ready to help you make it happen.

About Me

Lorin's profile picture looking up sitting at office desk in pink and white polka dot shirt

How I got started in therapy…

As a teenager I was always that friend, that my peers would go to, because I was a good listener. I could hold onto secrets and stay neutral.

I was raised to be the peacekeeper, to not get involved with conflict between my friends and to not be judgmental.

My ability to be the “support person” carried through my friendships in life, so no wonder I fell into the therapy world. It just felt natural to become a therapist. 

But there was a time when my parents put me into therapy, as a teeenager, without a choice and I had no idea what to expect.

Oddly enough I liked my therapist, because she too was non-judgmental, a great listener, who validated my experiences, and encouraged me to go live life.

I realized from that experience, that I was just a typical teen, attitude-and-all, trying to exert my independency, while living at home. 

When I was working on my master’s degree, I decided it was time to start my own therapy journey.

I found an amazing therapist that I could relate to, who helped me emotionally heal from my past experiences and inspired me, to be the therapist I am today. To this day, I hold lots of gratitude towards my past therapist. 

My background experience

  • Master of Science, in Counselor Education, with emphasis on Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Sacramento 
  • Bachelor of Arts Sociology, California State University, Sonoma
  • Associate Degree, General Education, Santa Rosa Junior College
  • CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 42571 (Verify License at the Board of Behavioral Sciences)
  • Mindfulness Informed Professional-Level 1training
  • Brainspotting advanced training in Phase 1, Phase 2 and Expansion.
  • Certified as a Domestic Violence Counselor.
  • Domestic Violence Specialist for the local US Coast Guard.

What do I do when I’m not doing therapy?

I'm doing my daily meditation practice, along with my exercise routine.

You can catch me going for hikes, at my local state parks.

I'll be reading up on alternative health, to keep my mind, body and spirit healthy.

I'll also be spending time with my loved ones.

Lorin's profile picture with pink and white polka dot shirt sitting in office

Taking the first step.

I know what it's like to feel so overwhelmed and stuck, with doing "all the things," including ending unhealthy relationships. But after you’ve read over this, if you feel like you can benefit from the therapy I provide, then I’d highly recommend that you reach out for your free 15 minute phone consultation.

Even if we don't end up working together, I can provide you with referrals to other therapists or therapy directories.

Working on your mental health, will create a positive mindset, have more energy, and improve the relationship you have with yourself and with others.

If you're coming out of a toxic or narcissistic dynamic, therapy can help you rebuild your sense of self, trust in your own reality, maybe even leave your abusive relationship and heal from trauma.

And I’d be more than happy to help support you through it and most importantly, meet you where you're at.

You can book a time to chat with me below and I can’t wait to start working with you!

To get started, click the button below or give me a call at

(707) 583-9388, and let’s begin your journey!

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