
Dr. Tyler D Demers, Psy.D.
(He/Him)
Preferred Name: Tyler
About Me
Dr. Demers is a dedicated and compassionate clinician who specializes in treating complex trauma and PTSD using a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory. He is committed to establishing a safe, trusting, and collaborative therapeutic relationship, which he views as essential for facilitating lasting healing and personal growth. Dr. Demers aims to help his patients expand their comfort zones while maintaining their emotional stability, often quoting Roy T. Bennett: “You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
Education & Experience
Dr. Demers earned his doctorate from Adler University in Chicago, an APA-accredited program, and has worked with diverse populations, including school-age children, adolescents, and adults, in various settings like outpatient private practices, schools, therapeutic day programs, and mobile crisis prevention. His background also includes training agency staff and families in crisis de-escalation techniques for managing high-intensity behaviors. Passionate about inclusivity, Dr. Demers fosters an affirming, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and individuals in non-traditional, non-monogamous, or polyamorous relationships.
Specialty Area
- ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Psychotic Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- UnitedHealth