Hello and Welcome.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in the state of California. I graduated from the University of Southern California with my Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy and Pupil Personnel Service Credential. During my studies I began working in the counseling field as a Behaviorist with children ages 0-3 with Developmental Delays. I had the opportunity to collaborate with Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and the Regional Center. In 2009 I transitioned my career to work with children, teenagers, and families dealing with a range of challenges; during this time I was able to work with Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Case Managers, and School Districts. I have experience working with a variety of concerns including parental support with children diagnosed with a Developmental Delay, Depression, Anxiety, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (children and families who had experience sexual, physical, and domestic abuse), crisis interventions, and ADHD.
In my work with client's I typically utilize a Person-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral and Existential approach, meaning I will meet the client where he or she feels comfortable and safe, while assisting client's in understanding how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related and also challenging client's to live and act authentically in their lives. I am honored and passionate to be a part of someone’s personal life experience(s), as our problems and feelings are unique to each individual. I like to approach my sessions as a team, assisting each individual in feeling free from judgment, criticism, and pain.
It takes courage and motivation to reach out for additional support and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 51834
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Tinia is a wonderful therapist. She's a good listener and provides very helpful feedback. I feel heard and understood with actionable things to work on. She is also very responsive.
Written on Sep 13, 2023 after therapy with Tinia for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Tinia is very good at her job. She uses a variety of approaches to help you dig deeper in order to live a better (more authentic) life. She is professional and compassionate at the same time, which I appreciated. A great listener and she can synthesize your thoughts with real clarity.
Written on Jun 16, 2023 after therapy with Tinia for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Tonia is an excellent therapist who really knows how to balance both comforting and thought based approaches and when I need a push to take action. I like that she is diverse in her thought processes and that she is willing to try different things I may need to help me better understand how to approach and work on things.
Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Tinia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She has been the only therapist that has helped me. I like the techniques and advice she has given me to help me through difficult times. I really am blessed to have found such an amazing therapist.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Tinia for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She has been a shining light in my life. She is great and has been a wealth of knowledge in ways to deal with my anxiety. She has given me tools that have been easy to apply to my life. She is very easy to get a hold of and easy to communicate with. I am very pleased and happy!
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Tinia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Tinia is very kind an knowledgable. She is very patient and open-minded, and provides emotional support in addition to a practical and fresh perspective. I highly recommend her.
Written on Oct 07, 2022 after therapy with Tinia for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
