- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and attachment
- CBT and Gestalt
About Tijo
Tijo Thayil is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with four years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem challenges, and depression, and lists young adult issues among his focus areas. He speaks English and practices as an LMHC in New York.
Tijo writes that his work grew from community-focused practice and from time supervising other clinicians. That experience shaped his attention to detail and his communication style, both in writing and in session. He emphasizes building a clear working relationship with each person who comes in for help.
In sessions he uses straightforward, proven techniques to help with everyday problems. The biography notes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy as approaches he has applied in practice. People can expect talk that moves from current problems to practical steps they can try between meetings.
Tijo also lists several related areas he often sees: attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, men's concerns, panic disorder and panic attacks, seasonal affective disorder, and self-love. That range shapes how he frames goals and coping strategies with clients.
He describes his clinical direction as detail-oriented and organized, with an emphasis on clear communication. For next steps the profile advises using the site’s matching flow to select online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many clinicians blend a few established methods to address everyday problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical exercises to try between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and low self-esteem.Gestalt-influenced work pays attention to present moment experience and patterns in how someone relates to others and themselves. That style can help with communication habits, attachment issues, and awareness of unhelpful control or avoidance strategies.
Finding the right fit is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate to decide which approaches to prioritize. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support check-ins between classes or shifts, and allow shorter calls when a quick update is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person for remote meetings so the focus stays on practical steps and clearer communication.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and depression. He also notes young adult issues and concerns like panic, guilt, and seasonal affective disorder.
What is his general approach in session?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. The biography mentions Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy as approaches he applies in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as an LMHC and in supervisory roles. That time contributed to his focus on organization and communication.
Is he a licensed clinician and where is he based?
He is an LMHC and practices in New York. The credential is listed as NY LMHC.
Can people book sessions in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the site’s matching flow.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up or matching process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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