Who is Dr. Tyrenia? Tyrenia, affectionately known as Dr. Ty, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH 13677) in the state of Florida. With over two decades of experience, she has served in various community agencies with emphasis in providing services to victims of domestic violence and their children, families in crisis, at-risk youth in foster care, and court advocacy for abused and neglected children. Tyrenia has also served individuals with chronic illness, substance abuse/dependence and couples with relational conflict.
Dr. Ty earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology from The American Academy of Clinical Sexology. She is a board-certified Sex Therapist. Dr. Ty is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University with a Master of Science in Counseling. Her graduate studies also include her being awarded a Master of Arts in Psychology with an emphasis in Child and Adolescent Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy).
Dr. Ty has dedicated her life to understanding how the environment and relationships impact our feelings and emotional responses. Though she is naturally CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) focused, her approach is an integrated one set to develop and increase the individual’s insight and awareness. She believes in a collaborative approach to psychotherapy.
Dr. Ty's voice and accomplishments are growing and changing lives in many different ways. Some of these include being the author of "The DIVA Mindset", "Better Mind, Better Life" and "Managing Your Emotions". Dr. Ty has been featured as a consultant on TV One's show "For My Man", a presenter for the Millennial Leaders' Summit and a speaker for many more community events around the nation.
She works effortlessly to bolster the individual’s self-esteem, find their passion and inner strength. Her nature is warm, fun loving, positive, encouraging and supportive. Dr. Ty’s passion is helping people as they travel on the journey toward their destiny.
No matter the endeavor, Dr. Ty devotes her practice to helping hurting people to a place of restoration.
