Tyler  Willis
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Tyler Willis

He/Him/His

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California, Texas, Florida Accepting Online
North Park, Santa Clara Not Accepting In-person
Updated April 27, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Life transitions
  • Men's health
  • Relationship issues
  • Stress management

Professional statement

Tyler Willis is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in helping adults in their 20s and 30s navigate the challenges of modern life. Whether you're struggling with anxiety or stress, feeling stuck in your career, or facing relationship challenges, Tyler can help you gain the clarity and perspective you need to make positive changes in your life.

Tyler takes a holistic and individualized approach to his clients' well-being. His approach is rooted in mindfulness-based therapy, a powerful and evidence-based method that can help individuals improve focus, boost productivity, and achieve their goals while maintaining balance and well-being. He works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and goals, and together they create a personalized plan to help them overcome stress and achieve success in both their personal and professional life.

Tyler also provides therapy at San Diego’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic, with previous experience as a therapist at Sharp HealthCare's outpatient programs, and as a crisis intervention specialist at a fire department. He also provides clinical supervision and business coaching for early career and pre-licensure therapists, especially those seeking careers in psychedelic-assisted therapy. Outside of private practice, he enjoys DJing house music, lifting weights, and traveling the world out of a small backpack.


Message to clients

By working together, I hope to provide you with the clarity and perspective needed to make positive changes in your life. Together, we can explore your concerns and create a plan that will help you feel more in control of your life.

My approach is based on mindfulness, which I've found to be very effective with my clients and personally in my own life. I prefer to work with clients who are interested in developing a meditation practice, as it lays the groundwork for improved mental fitness and well-being. I specialize in helping clients use mindfulness to increase their self-awareness and change unproductive habits with a scientifically validated approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Our collaboration has the potential to give you the clarity and understanding needed to bring about positive changes in your life. Together, we can work through your concerns and create a plan that helps you feel more in control. If you're ready to take the first step towards feeling more in charge, please reach out to me.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Men's health - Expertise in working with adult men; providing a safe and understanding space to address life challenges and promote physical and mental health

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $200 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • Multiple times a week
  • As needed
Therapist's note

My self-pay rate is $200 per 50-minute session. Many PPO, POS, and HDHP insurance plans offer out-of-network benefits that help clients get reimbursed for therapy.

To use these benefits, you can first check your deductible, which is the amount you need to pay out of pocket for health services before your insurance benefits kick in. Once the deductible is met, you can start getting reimbursed anywhere from 40-80% for my services, depending on your plan’s benefits. Finally, to claim reimbursement, you will need to submit out-of-network claims to your insurance company.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am - 7pm
  • Tue 10am - 7pm
  • Wed 10am - 7pm
  • Thu 10am - 7pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Texas)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 12pm - 7pm
  • Tue 12pm - 7pm
  • Wed 12pm - 7pm
  • Thu 12pm - 7pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

North Park practice
3047 University Ave, Ste 303, San Diego, California 92104
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Santa Clara practice
86 Arcadia Ave, Santa Clara, California 95051
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 2pm - 10pm
  • Tue 2pm - 10pm
  • Wed 2pm - 10pm
  • Thu 2pm - 10pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Field Trip Health, Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist, 2021 - Present
Sharp HealthCare, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2019 - 2021
City of Tempe, AZ, Crisis Intervention Specialist, 2010 - 2015

Arizona State University, Master of Social Work, 2013


Licensure

California: 96001

Texas: 107509

Florida: TPSW2758


Languages

English