Welcome! You’ve found a compassionate ally for your mental health journey.
Serving children, families, and adults..
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Tyler E. Morrison, M.D., M.A.S., provides talk and behavioral therapy, medication when needed, and a safe place for exploration.
Core Services
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Evaluation & Diagnosis
We will discuss medical and psychiatric history, familial and social factors, as well as labs and testing. Dr. Morrison strives for a comprehensive understanding of your symptoms and their impact before diagnosing or treating.
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Treatment Planning
We will collaborate to outline your course of care. This may include diagnoses, goals in your own words, session frequency, talk therapy styles, medication, and sometimes holistic alternative treatments.
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Talk Therapy
You’ll have a safe space to express yourself, to better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You’ll learn to manage troublesome life patterns that may contribute to struggles.
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Medication
Psychiatric medications can often help you stabilize and function better. This allows more participation and progress in talk therapy, yielding the most powerful changes. Medications are often temporary, especially for children.
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Forensic Evaluations
Dr. Morrison also works at the intersection of psychiatry and the law. As an independent expert witness, he assesses individuals, writes reports, and testifies to help the court understand psychiatric matters.
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Education
In addition to educating patients about mental health challenges and solutions, Dr. Morrison also teaches UC San Diego child psychiatry fellows about mental health disorders, treatment, and clinical skills.
Make each day brighter.
Dr. Morrison is double board-certified in general psychiatry and child & adolescent psychiatry, so he is equipped to help with almost any mental health condition at any age. He has unique expertise with trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and child and teen mental health. Dr. Morrison completed his medical doctorate and master’s degree at UC San Diego, his general psychiatry residency at UC San Francisco, and his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at UC San Diego.
Dr. Morrison teaches and mentors child psychiatry fellows at UC San Diego, where he holds an academic appointment as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Voluntary Track. He is co-director of the UC San Diego Psychopathology course taught to all child psychiatry fellows. He is also the elected regional liaison to the Disaster & Trauma Issues Committee of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
In addition to treating patients, Dr. Morrison conducts forensic evaluations, including independent medical evaluations (IME’s), for individuals of all ages. He also serves as an Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California, where duties include preparing opinions on professional standards and deviations from them, as well as testifying at hearings and appeals.
“Whether you hope to improve your relationships, find a sense of peace and stability, or overcome symptoms like depression and anxiety, I can help.”
– Dr. Morrison
There is hope. More people are seeking mental health care than ever before. The benefits are clear.
More than 1 in 5 Americans are estimated to experience mental health issues over the course of a year.
Mental health disorders can affect your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors, causing problems in school, work, or relationships. Examples include depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), eating disorders, and problematic use of alcohol and other drugs.
The good news? Mental health treatment works. According to recent studies, 70% of people have significant reductions in symptoms and improved quality of life after treatment that combines talk therapy, medication, and support.
Get help by integrating therapy, medication, and complementary treatments.
Holistic Care
Dr. Morrison takes a holistic and collaborative approach. He has experience with a wide range of ages, disorders, and cultures. A mental health crisis is often a family crisis, and Dr. Morrison prides himself in supporting and coaching parents as well. He also offers non-prescription approaches, and can work with your integrative doctor.
Balanced Treatment
With talk therapy, Dr. Morrison will help you understand patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. New perspectives can inspire meaningful change. A well-rounded treatment plan - including exercise, nutrition, and judicious use of medication - can bring even more benefit. Dr. Morrison will help find the balance that is right for you.
Long-lasting Change
You can approach your full potential by nurturing your existing strengths, and growing even further with Dr. Morrison’s support. We’ll work towards a better understanding of your condition, improved coping, reduced symptoms, and an enhanced sense of well-being.
Let’s work together.