Tinia Holleman-Soto , LMFT

Tinia Holleman-Soto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She earned her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and holds a Pupil Personnel Service Credential. As an LMFT she is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families, and her training includes school-focused credentials that support work with children and adolescents.

Her career began in early intervention, working as a behaviorist with children ages zero to three who had developmental delays. In that role she collaborated closely with speech and occupational therapists, marriage and family therapists, and regional service providers. In 2009 she broadened her practice to support children, teens, and families facing a wide range of challenges, partnering with psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and school districts.

Her clinical experience includes parental support for developmental delays, depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress in children and families affected by sexual, physical, or domestic abuse, crisis intervention, and ADHD. Tinia blends client-centered, cognitive behavioral, and existential approaches to meet clients where they feel most comfortable, help them understand connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and encourage more authentic living. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process focused on respect, empowerment, and reducing judgment, and she welcomes the opportunity to support people taking the first steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Tinia draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and attachment-based ideas to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth, which can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-based therapy explores patterns in relationships and early bonds to improve intimacy, communication, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tinia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions provide practical flexibility - video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging let clients engage in therapy in ways that fit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, allowing licensed professionals to support growth from different locations and formats.