- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
- CBT and existential
About Tinia
Tinia Holleman-Soto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction concerns, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger, self-esteem, career adjustments, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
She trained at the University of Southern California where she earned a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Pupil Personnel Service Credential. Early in her career she worked as a behaviorist with very young children who had developmental delays and coordinated care with speech and occupational therapists and regional services.
Over time she moved into counseling children, teens, and adults. That work included collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and school districts. She has experience supporting families and individuals dealing with developmental delays, depression, anxiety, PTSD related to sexual, physical, and domestic abuse, crisis situations, and ADHD.
Her sessions draw on person-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, existential perspectives, and attachment-focused thinking. In practice she helps people name and link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. She also encourages honest choices that line up with what matters to each person.
In session she aims to work as a team with clients. She focuses on clear communication, practical steps, and recognizing patterns that keep problems repeating. If someone is ready to begin, she asks them to use the site flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying emotions and how they affect relationships and personal patterns. EFT can help people name feelings that are hard to recognize and shift recurring emotional responses.Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape expectations and behavior in current relationships. It helps people notice interaction patterns and try new ways of connecting that feel more secure.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. The therapist supports each person in exploring concerns at their own pace and in ways that fit their values.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with clients to choose which methods to use based on the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice may evolve over time as issues change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by reducing travel time, allowing quicker check-ins, and offering options for shorter scheduling windows. Ask about the specific session options available when you schedule so you can select what fits your routine.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses person-centered methods along with cognitive behavioral techniques, existential ideas, attachment-based thinking, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sessions focus on linking thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while exploring values and choices.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of clinical experience working with children, teens, adults, and families in a variety of settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
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 her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided booking flow.
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