Capricorn Counseling Center

Where There is Healing There is Hope.

Tyree Griffith

(805) 203-0442
tyreegriffith@CapricornCounselingCenter.com

Tyree Griffith, Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor APCC #7863 Supervised by J’Quaysha Tucker, MA, LMFT #110419, LPCC #8968, Jack May, MA, LMFT #94423, and Susanna De Mari, LMFT #104464

Treatment Philosophy

Tyree Griffith views therapy as a collaborative journey, fostering safety, understanding, and empowerment for clients as they navigate personal challenges. He emphasizes evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, and Attachment Theory. These approaches are reinforced by Tyree’s strong commitment to ensuring that each session meets medical necessity standards, with meticulous attention to documenting client progress and therapeutic interventions. His experience extends to supporting clients aged 16 to 55, focusing on building resilience and fostering recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, and related conditions.

With a special dedication to working with veterans and law enforcement officers, Tyree integrates trauma-focused methodologies to support their unique stressors and transitions, such as returning to civilian life. He aims to provide a non-judgmental space for these clients to process their experiences, mitigate stress, and strengthen coping mechanisms.

Education

Tyree holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. This academic foundation enhances his holistic understanding of mental health, particularly in high-pressure environments such as military and law enforcement.

Professional Experience

Tyree began his career at a Southern California substance abuse treatment facility, where he refined his ability to handle complex cases involving trauma, anxiety, and depressive disorders. His practice aligns with audit-ready standards, as evidenced by his thorough approach to risk assessments and detailed documentation that supports medical necessity, ensuring compliance for insurance reimbursement and best practices in therapy.

Therapeutic Techniques and Approaches

Tyree’s clinical work incorporates interventions such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness exercises, and motivational interviewing, tailored to address the specific needs of each client. By maintaining a structured approach that aligns with audit-ready guidelines, Tyree ensures that sessions are well-documented, reflecting client engagement and the measurable progress of treatment goals. He emphasizes evidence-based practices shown to effectively manage various mental health issues, ensuring therapy remains both client-centered and results-driven.

Personal Life

In his personal time, Tyree enjoys spending quality time with his wife and children, photography, video gaming, and following his favorite sports teams: the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Chargers, and USC.