Tyler Burns

Tyler Burns accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Centivo, Health Net, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Tyler Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Tyler is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Tyler’s California license number is 53101, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Tyler Burns has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Tyler’s education and training include MA - Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine. Over that time, Tyler has worked closely with First responders, Students, and LGBTQ+. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Tyler is part of that group.

Tyler Burns works with First responders, Students, and LGBTQ+ and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Chronic Illness, Divorce, Grief, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Tyler spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tyler is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tyler Burns draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tyler’s style is action-oriented, direct, open-minded, and solution-oriented. In Tyler’s words: “I believe strongly in understanding the connection between our physical and mental health.”

Tyler Burns (he/him) offers therapy in English. Tyler provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Tyler Burns offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tyler is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Tyler Burns is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tyler will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Tyler’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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