Tinia Holleman-Soto , LMFT

Tinia Holleman-Soto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with a background rooted in child development and family systems work. She earned her Master of Marriage and Family Therapy and Pupil Personnel Services Credential from the University of Southern California and began her clinical career working as a behaviorist with young children ages 0 to 3 who had developmental delays. During that time she collaborated closely with speech and occupational therapists, fellow marriage and family therapists, and regional center staff, building a collaborative approach to care.

In 2009 she broadened her focus to support children, adolescents, and families facing a range of challenges, working alongside psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and school districts. Her clinical experience includes supporting parents of children with developmental delays, treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and providing care for children and families impacted by sexual, physical, and domestic abuse, including trauma-related responses and crisis interventions.

Tinia integrates person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and existential perspectives in her work. She strives to meet clients where they feel most comfortable while helping them explore the connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and encouraging choices that align with an authentic life. Sessions are approached as collaborative work, and she aims to create a therapeutic space free from judgment and criticism where clients can process pain and find practical pathways forward.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, Tinia offers supportive, empowering care to individuals and families ready to take steps toward change. She values partnership in therapy and looks forward to guiding clients through their personal journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tinia Holleman-Soto

Tinia draws on client-centered therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients are treated with respect and their perspectives guide the work. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration, and it is often helpful for people coping with life transitions, relationship concerns, and questions about identity and meaning.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, making it useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tinia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Tinia is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from home or while traveling, support continuity of work between sessions, and allow clients to choose the format that feels most helpful for their circumstances.