Supervised by Abeer Othman, LMFT #51401
At A Place to Turn, we are honored to welcome Tyanna Willis-Vanarsdale to our Westlake Village clinical team. Tyanna brings warmth, creativity, and cultural awareness to the therapeutic space, helping clients feel safe, supported, and empowered on their journey toward healing.
With a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Tyanna offers extensive experience supporting women, young adults, and older adults navigating a wide range of emotional and life challenges. She has guided clients through social and separation anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions such as parental separation or divorce.
Tyanna trained in trauma and play therapy under Naomi Buckley, further deepening her ability to serve children, teens, and families through creative, evidence-based practices. Her commitment to trauma-informed care allows her to create safe, affirming, and playful spaces for expression and healing.
Dedicated to cultural humility, Tyanna provides inclusive care for individuals of all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, people of color, and those with diverse spiritual or religious identities. Her goal is to ensure every client feels respected, valued, and deeply seen.
Her therapeutic approach blends Gestalt therapy techniques—such as the empty chair method—with person-centered interventions, creative arts, play, and sand tray work. She tailors each session to the unique needs of her clients, using the present moment as a bridge for healing past wounds and fostering growth.
📍 In-person in Westlake Village
💻 Virtual sessions available throughout California
Whether you’re exploring trauma, navigating transitions, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Tyanna would be honored to walk alongside you.
📍 Sessions offered in Westlake Village
💻 Virtual appointments available throughout California
Contact us today at info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553 to schedule.
💻 Virtual therapy available to all California residents
Q: What kinds of clients does Tyanna see?
Tyanna works with children, teens, adults, and families, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She has particular expertise in play therapy and creative interventions for younger clients.
Q: Does Tyanna see clients virtually?
Yes! Tyanna offers both in-person sessions at our Westlake Village office and virtual sessions throughout California for accessibility and convenience.
Q: What therapeutic methods does she use?
Tyanna integrates Gestalt interventions, person-centered therapy, play therapy, sand tray, and trauma-focused approaches. Her work is tailored to each client’s needs and goals.
Q: Is therapy with Tyanna inclusive for LGBTQIA2S+ clients?
Absolutely. Tyanna is deeply committed to providing affirming care for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people of color, and clients from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds.
Q: How do I schedule a session with Tyanna?
You can reach us at info@aplace2turn.com or call 818-643-1553. Our intake team will help you get started.
From anxiety and depression to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), we utilize holistic talk therapies and innovative treatments like eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR).
