Tyler Barnes, LMSW is a warm, creative, and grounding therapist who specializes in supporting transition-aged youth, college students, and neurodivergent individuals including those navigating ADHD, Autism, anxiety, perfectionism, and identity development. He is especially passionate about working with clients who feel pressure to "perform" in life or relationships but long to feel more authentic, connected, and self-assured.

Tyler’s clients often come in carrying the weight of internalized expectations from academic performance to relationship perfectionism and leave sessions feeling more curious, compassionate, and empowered. His approach is collaborative and semi-structured, inviting both insight and experimentation. Think: a therapy session that feels like walking through a museum curated just for you with space to explore what draws your attention, uncover the patterns beneath the surface, and wonder freely without judgment.

Whether you're neurodivergent, queer, navigating a spiritual shift, or simply exhausted by trying to get it all right, Tyler creates a space that honors your whole self and works alongside you to build a life that truly fits.

“If I have two goals for my clients, it’s that they understand how they function and feel empowered to build a life that works for them, not against them.”

Tyler believes therapy should be a place of agency, curiosity, and clarity not just about coping, but about reclaiming what makes you feel whole, connected, and alive.

As a neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ therapist, Tyler brings both personal and professional understanding to the therapy space. His slow-paced, thoughtful presence invites deep conversation without pressure. Clients say they feel seen, challenged, and supported all at once.

When he's not in session, Tyler is often sketching, composing music, or hiking through the Texas Hill Country with his partner. He’s a fan of the “physiological sigh,” quiet mornings, and giving people permission to opt out of hustle culture.