Tessa Trosvig, M.A.

Doctoral Intern

Works With: Adults and Couples

Specialties: Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Relationship Concerns

Approach: Person-Centered, ACT, Gottman Method (Level I and II Certified)

My passion for understanding others and creating spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued has guided my academic and professional journey. This foundation has led me to work in a variety of clinical settings, including psychiatric hospitals, community counseling centers, and private practice.

I have experience working with couples navigating challenges such as infidelity, communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional disconnection, and major life transitions. I have also worked with individuals experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and relationship concerns.

I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their experiences. I take a holistic approach to therapy, seeking to understand each client’s unique story, values, and goals. I emphasize building a strong and authentic therapeutic relationship and work collaboratively with my clients to support meaningful growth and healing. I integrate various counseling modalities into my practice, with particular interest in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Gottman Method for couples therapy (Level I and Level II certified).

I am in my final year as a doctoral student at Northwest University, where I am earning my doctorate in counseling psychology. I previously earned my master’s degree in counseling psychology from Northwest University and my bachelor’s degree in psychology from Azusa Pacific University.

Outside of my academic and clinical work, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. I love traveling to sunny destinations, going on long walks, biking, and watching movies.