Therapy rooted in understanding where you’ve been and supporting where you are going.
What you're experiencing makes sense in the context of what you've been through. Therapy is a space to slow down, explore what lies beneath without judgment, and develop new ways of responding so you can move forward with more clarity and intention.
I work with adults throughout California through secure telehealth, with a focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions.
Trying to make sense of what you’re feeling?
Hello, I'm Tina.
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I believe therapy should be a space where you can be honest about what you're going through without minimizing your feelings or feeling like you have to navigate everything on your own.
The ways we think, feel, and respond often make sense in the context of what we've been through. Together, we'll explore what's been weighing on you, understand patterns that may be affecting your daily life and relationships, and discover new ways to move forward.
Finding Your Way Forward
You may not always know exactly what's wrong. You may simply know that something feels harder than it used to.
Here's what we can work toward together.
Less Overthinking, More Clarity
Quiet the constant second-guessing and find more clarity in your thoughts, decisions, and daily life.
A Kinder Relationship With Yourself
Move away from constant self-criticism and make room for greater self-acceptance and compassion.
Feeling More Emotionally Grounded
Find ways to navigate anxiety, stress, and difficult emotions without feeling so overwhelmed by them.
Making Peace With the Past
Begin working through experiences that still weigh on you and find space for healing at your own pace.
Feeling More Connected
Explore what gets in the way of meaningful connection and build relationships that feel healthier and more fulfilling.
Finding Your Own Way Forward
Reconnect with what matters to you and make choices that feel more aligned with the life you want to live.
I work with adults from a range of backgrounds and experiences. I recognize that our families, cultures, relationships, and communities shape how we see ourselves, navigate emotions, and move through life.
For some, family and cultural expectations can influence how we approach success, responsibility, relationships, boundaries, or asking for support. At times, this can create tension between what we want for ourselves and what we feel is expected of us.
Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences openly and without judgment. Together, we'll work to understand the patterns and experiences that have shaped you, reconnect with what matters to you, and explore what you want to carry forward or approach differently.
My approach is holistic, recognizing that healing can involve more than talking through experiences. We'll also pay attention to how emotions show up in your body, how past experiences may influence your responses today, and how you can begin to relate to yourself and your experiences in new ways.
A Culturally Responsive & Holistic Space
My Approach
Therapy isn't one-size-fits-all. I draw from different therapeutic approaches and tailor our work to your goals, needs, and experiences.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a structured therapy approach that can help you process distressing experiences and reduce the impact those experiences continue to have in the present.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
IFS offers a way to get to know the different parts of yourself and the patterns you've developed to protect yourself. It can create space to approach difficult emotions and patterns with greater curiosity and compassion.
Dialectical-Informed Strategies
DBT-informed skills can be helpful when you're feeling overwhelmed or having a difficult time managing emotions. We may work on mindfulness, coping skills, emotional regulation, and navigating challenging situations.
Services & Fees
Individual Therapy
I offer individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and difficult experiences, relationship concerns, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
Sessions are provided securely through telehealth for clients located in California.
Private Pay
Initial session: $200
Ongoing 60-minute sessions: $175
Private-pay therapy allows us to focus on your goals and the work you want to do without relying on insurance for treatment decisions.
Insurance
I also accept select insurance plans for clients who prefer to use their benefits, including:
Aetna
Anthem
United Health Care/Optum
If you plan to use insurance, please reach out to confirm whether I currently accept your specific plan and to discuss your benefits.
Clinical Supervision
I also offer clinical supervision for Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs) in California who are looking to strengthen their clinical skills, build confidence, and grow in their work as therapists.
Let’s See If We’re a Good Fit
Starting therapy can feel like a big step.
A free 15-minute consultation gives us a chance to briefly talk about what you're looking for, answer questions, and see whether working together feels like a good fit.
When completing the form, please share a little about what brings you to therapy and what you're hoping to work on.