- Stress and anxiety
- Career and purpose
- Relationship communication
About Theopolis
Theopolis "Ted" Cosse is a California Psychologist (CA Psychologist PSY26226) with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who feel stuck, directionless, or uncertain after changes in work, relationships, or health. Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, career questions, coping with life changes, and issues around life purpose.
Ted sees individuals from a wide range of professions and cultural backgrounds. Many clients are actively employed and some are recently retired. He also has experience helping people who want to improve how they communicate in committed relationships.
In sessions he uses practical, evidence-based techniques from psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means he helps clients notice patterns coming from past experiences and then test new ways of thinking and behaving. He may suggest established personality assessments when a clearer picture of long-standing patterns would help the work.
Ted’s training includes study at Fuller School of Psychology, which informs how he addresses religious or spiritual concerns when they arise. He describes therapy as an opportunity to clarify what matters now and to try manageable changes that reflect a person’s priorities.
Sessions aim to make everyday choices feel more workable. Conversations focus on what’s happening now, what repeats from the past, and practical steps someone can try between sessions. People who want to examine career direction, relationship communication, or a sense of purpose often find this approach useful.
Approaches used in online therapy and practical fit
The biography notes use of psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches. Psychodynamic work looks at how past experiences and recurring patterns influence current feelings and relationships. It can help when someone notices repeated reactions that seem out of step with their goals.Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety or low mood. It involves practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thinking and daily routines.
Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let people try different session rhythms while keeping the focus on real-life problems like career decisions, relationship communication, or figuring out life purpose.
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Primary focus
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, career questions, coping with life changes, and life purpose concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck?
He combines psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral ideas to identify repeating patterns and try new ways of thinking and acting.
What is his clinical background?
He has 12 years of clinical experience and trained at Fuller School of Psychology.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a California Psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist PSY26226, practicing in California.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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