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Dr. Tyrenia Cross

Dr. Tyrenia Cross

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 20+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for people in crisis

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  • Skills focused
  • Evidence informed
  • Compassionate care

About Tyrenia

Dr. Tyrenia Cross is a licensed mental health counselor with twenty years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with anger, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She focuses on practical steps people can take right now to feel steadier and more in control.

Dr. Cross works in Florida and draws on approaches that emphasize clear skills and problem-solving. She guides clients through techniques to manage mood, reduce reactivity, and improve communication. Sessions are aimed at building everyday tools rather than long lists of theory.

Her practice pays attention to life transitions like divorce, caregiver strain, chronic health changes, and career shifts. She also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, addictions, and compassion fatigue. The work often includes addressing family of origin patterns, commitment and control issues, and forgiveness when it fits the client’s goals.

Dr. Cross uses evidence-informed methods to help clients move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She emphasizes small, doable changes that add up over time.

People who choose her often want clear tools, steady guidance, and a clinician who listens without judgement. Her sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change in daily life. This practical orientation is meant to help people regain calm and make progress toward personal goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and practical tools

Dr. Cross uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often used for anxiety, anger, and low mood.

She emphasizes collaborative goal-setting and teaching concrete skills for day-to-day life. The therapist and client work together to choose techniques that fit the client’s needs and preferences, with regular check-ins to see what is helping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Dr. Cross will adjust methods based on the client’s goals, history, and what feels manageable. This collaborative stance means the plan can change as progress is made or new issues arise.

Regarding online therapy logistics, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these options to focus on practical skill building and consistent progress without promising a particular format.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH13677
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC015669
License (Massachusetts)
LMHC · No. LMHC10004287
NPI
1184018665

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Cross address?

She works with a broad range of issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma and grief, and career or life transition challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and skills-based, using straightforward techniques to reduce reactivity and improve coping. Sessions focus on real-world tools people can use between appointments.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Dr. Cross has twenty years of experience as a clinician and has supported people through mood concerns, trauma recovery, caregiving stress, and major life changes.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the MA LMHC credential and practices in Florida as a licensed mental health counselor.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Dr. Cross?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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