For you, on your own terms
Individual therapy that's actually personalized.
Anxiety, depression, identity, life transitions, relationship patterns, self-work. One-on-one therapy at the pace you need, with practical tools and deeper insight. Telehealth across California, plus in-person in Walnut Creek with Tina.
Good fit if
- Anxiety is running your calendar and your sleep
- Depression has flattened motivation, interest, or energy
- You're working through identity — gender, sexuality, religious deconstruction, career pivot
- Relationship patterns repeat no matter who the partner is
- You're in a life transition — grief, divorce, parenthood, retirement — and want support
- You're high-functioning and quietly exhausted and don't know how to tell anyone
Not a fit if
- Active psychosis or severe dissociation without stable supports — we'll refer to a higher level of care
- Looking for medication management only — we don't prescribe; we can refer to a psychiatrist or psychiatric NP
Not sure which column you're in? Book a free consult. If we're not the right fit, we'll help you find someone who is.
What the work looks like
How we actually work together.
Individual therapy here means genuinely tailored. We don't run the same protocol with every client. In the first session, we'll ask what you're working on, what's tried, what you're hoping for, and what you want to avoid. From there, we choose modalities together — CBT for thought patterns, ACT for values-based behavior change, EMDR if trauma surfaces, somatic practices for the body, insight-oriented work for deeper patterns.
Cadence is usually weekly to start. Some clients shift to biweekly once the acute phase settles. We'll talk about duration at regular check-ins — some work resolves in 8–12 sessions, some goes deeper and longer, and either is valid.
Sessions are 50 minutes with the same therapist consistently — usually secure video, or in-person in Walnut Creek if you're working with Tina. You're not rotating through a clinic.
Modalities we draw from
Who on our team does this work
4 therapists who specialize here.
Christina Mathieson
LMFT
Human sexuality, couples work, trauma recovery, and affirming care for individuals navigating relationships, identity, and life transitions.
Michelle Cortez
AMFT
Anxiety, cultural identity, relationship challenges, and the weight of carrying trauma quietly. Relational and culturally responsive at heart.
Jalyse Stewart
AMFT
Trauma-informed therapy for women — especially Black women and BIPOC clients — healing from childhood sexual abuse, complex trauma, and what a lifetime of carrying other people's weight does to the nervous system.
Tina Masoudi
AMFT, APCC
Trauma, anxiety, grief, and relational work — integrative and trauma-informed, with experience serving clients impacted by the justice system and optional Christian counseling for those who want faith to be part of the room.
FAQ
Common questions about individual therapy.
How do I know which therapist on your team is right for me?
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Book a free consult with anyone and we'll help you match. We refer internally often — the person you first talk to may not be the person you work with long-term, and that's by design.
Do you prescribe medication?
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No. We're therapists, not prescribers. If medication is something you'd like to explore, we'll refer you to a psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner and coordinate alongside.
How long will I be in therapy?
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Depends on what you're working on. Focused issues can resolve in 8–12 sessions; deeper or complex work takes longer. We'll check in regularly and are explicit about whether to continue, adjust, or plan to wrap up.
What if I'm not sure what to say?
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You don't need to know. Showing up is the hard part. Your therapist will ask questions, and most clients find that starting to talk generates the next thread. Awkward silences are allowed.
References & further reading
- APA — Understanding psychotherapy and how it works — American Psychological Association
- NIMH — Psychotherapies — National Institute of Mental Health
Last clinically reviewed: April 18, 2026 by Christina Mathieson, LMFT #115093.
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