Tinia Holleman-Soto

Tinia Holleman-Soto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life changes. She offers calm, direct support for issues like grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and divorce and separation. Tinia writes and speaks plainly so parents and busy people understand the steps ahead. She works to make the first conversations feel manageable and practical. Tinia earned a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California. Early in her career she worked as a behaviorist with very young children who had developmental delays, collaborating with speech and occupational therapists. Over the years she has worked alongside psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and school districts while helping children, teens, and adults with Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and ADHD. Her style blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential approaches. Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients notice how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and then try small, practical changes. Tinia emphasizes a team approach in the room. She aims to reduce judgment and shame while supporting people to act more authentically. She often focuses on communication, commitment issues, caregiver stress, and coping skills for change. Reaching out takes courage, and Tinia frames early sessions as steps toward clearer goals. Prospective clients are invited to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How these approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on connection and safety in relationships. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own experience and goals, giving space for people to speak without judgment while the therapist reflects and supports what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Choosing an approach is a team effort. Tinia will work with each person to pick methods that match their needs and goals. Together they will try out ways of working and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful and realistic. If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, cut commuting time, and make it easier to have a shorter check-in when time is limited. Online sessions can support processing trauma, improving communication, managing anxiety, and practicing CBT skills between meetings. Licensed professionals tailor exercises, homework, and session pacing so skill-building continues between visits without promising a specific format.