Tiona Sykes, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Tiona Sykes

Focus areas

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Relationship Struggles

Bullying

Life Transition

Stress Management

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Exposure Response Prevention

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Tiona Sykes

Hi, I’m Dr. Tiona Sykes (Dr. T), a Black woman therapist, LMFT, and PsyD‑trained clinician. I specialize in supporting high‑functioning women, men, and gender‑expansive individuals who are navigating anxiety, identity confusion, faith‑based challenges, relational stress, and major life transitions. My clients are thoughtful, capable people who carry a lot internally while still showing up for everyone else — and they’re ready for therapy that helps them feel more grounded, clear, and connected to themselves. I work especially well with faith‑centered adults (Christian men and women navigating the nuances of spirituality, sex, trauma, and family expectations) and therapists/clinicians (graduate students, associates, and licensed providers seeking emotionally attuned, identity‑focused support). These clients often need a therapist who understands both the emotional load they carry and the complexity of their internal world. My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply attuned. I blend evidence‑based tools with identity‑centered work, helping you understand what’s happening beneath the surface so you can make meaningful shifts in your relationships, boundaries, and emotional world. Many clients begin feeling relief within 6–10 sessions, and others choose to continue longer depending on their goals. If you’re looking for therapy that is supportive, clarifying, and designed to help you feel better sooner rather than later, you’re in the right place.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Stress Management

Therapy

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1073169512

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What practice does Tiona Sykes work with?

Tiona Sykes works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Tiona Sykes?

Tiona Sykes frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Tiona Sykes on their profile.