About Tina
You understand what is happening. It is still hard to change in the moment.
You may replay conversations, apologize quickly, overexplain, or go quiet when something matters. A small change in someone's tone can leave you questioning yourself, even when part of you knows there may be another explanation.
I often work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who struggle with masking, rejection sensitivity, or people-pleasing. They may know what they need, but have trouble holding onto that clarity when they feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or disconnected.
My style is relational, direct, and collaborative. I pay attention to pauses, humor, and the moments when you pull back or change what you were about to say. I may ask a direct question or share what I notice, while leaving room for you to disagree or see it differently.
We may look at where a response came from, how it shows up now, and what you want to do differently when it happens again. I provide therapy in English and understand conversational Farsi. I am also familiar with Persian cultural and family dynamics.
Areas of Focus
Who I work with
Therapeutic Approach
How I work
My work is relational and integrative. I draw primarily from person-centered and psychodynamic therapy, along with mindfulness, body awareness, CBT-informed strategies, and parts work when useful. My approach is neurodiversity-affirming and responsive to each client's cultural context.
Education
Background
- M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Nova Southeastern University, 2025
- B.A. in Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2018
Get Started
Ready to connect with Tina?
Tina offers telehealth sessions for adults located in California. Reach out by email or phone to ask questions or schedule an appointment.
Tina is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC #21730) practicing under the supervision of Stephen Polin, LMFT #7861.
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