- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- Caregiver support
About Thia
Thia Haselton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Thia also focuses on issues such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and social anxiety and phobia.
Thia keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what is most worrisome and helps people identify small steps they can try between meetings. Conversations cover thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and day-to-day routines that reinforce unwanted feelings. There is time to notice what works and to adjust plans as needed.
She has extensive experience supporting people who have lived through trauma or emotional abuse. That background informs how she works at a comfortable pace and how she responds when strong feelings come up. Thia also addresses workplace strain, loneliness, and questions about life purpose when those topics affect daily functioning.
Thia helps people address eating concerns and body image with practical strategies to reduce shame and regain more balanced routines. She also supports those coping with caregiver stress and compassion fatigue by helping set clearer boundaries and restore energy where possible.
Her approach is evidence-focused and oriented toward real-life change. New clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to discuss goals and next steps. The initial meeting usually clarifies an action plan moving forward.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Thia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying and testing thoughts that increase anxiety or shame; this helps people notice how thinking shapes feelings and try different responses in daily life. Another common approach focuses on behavior and routine - changing small habits and exposure to feared situations in manageable steps can reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Thia will work with each person to clarify goals and try methods that fit their needs and tolerance. She reviews what helps and adapts plans so the work stays useful and manageable over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified here. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into daily life - appointments can be scheduled around work or caregiving, shorter check-ins can be arranged when time is tight, and not needing to travel can reduce stress about attending. Ask about session length and scheduling during the matching step so practical details match your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, and life changes, plus related areas such as attachment, body image, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is practical and evidence-focused. She helps people identify concrete steps to try between sessions and adjusts the plan based on what helps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience as an LMFT working in California settings and with people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
Where is she based and how is she licensed?
She practices in California and holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (CA LMFT).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location; services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the matching process.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session to go over goals and next steps.