- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Client-centered support
About Tinia
Tinia Holleman-Soto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, and related issues including ADHD and caregiver stress. Tinia wrote that she offers person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and existential approaches to therapy.
She earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and holds a Pupil Personnel Services credential. Early in her career she worked as a behaviorist with infants and toddlers who had developmental delays, collaborating with speech and occupational therapists and regional services. That experience informed her understanding of developmental and family needs.
Later she shifted into school and community settings serving children, teens, and families. There she worked alongside psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and school districts on issues such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, and crisis intervention. Tinia has experience supporting parents of children with developmental delays and families affected by abuse.
In sessions she uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and existential ideas. She focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and on helping people act in ways that match their values. This means talking through specific thoughts and behaviors while also considering life purpose and personal choices.
Tinia describes therapy as a collaborative effort. She frames sessions as team work, offering direct feedback, practical strategies, and space to address relationships, communication problems, commitment issues, and emotional struggles. The approach emphasizes honest conversation and concrete steps rather than abstract advice.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Tinia commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and she also draws on Attachment-Based and Existential ideas. Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person brings, which helps when someone needs to feel heard and understood. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-based ideas pay attention to how close relationships shape current worries and communication, which can help with relationship and intimacy concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tinia collaborates with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and preferences. She will check in about what is helping and adjust strategies so the sessions feel useful and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people join from quieter surroundings or attend from work during a break, which can help maintain continuity of care while balancing other responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Tinia works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related mood and life-change concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach alongside cognitive-behavioral and existential methods, focusing on links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and on meaningful life choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in clinical, school, and community settings with children, teens, parents, and adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.