Hi! I’m Tania.
Wife, Mother, Therapist, & Millennial
I’m originally from Los Angeles (don’t hold it against me!) and San Diego has been my home since college. I began my graduate career at UCLA, getting my Masters in Public Policy, but quickly went back to my passion and earned my Masters in Social Work from San Diego State University. I knew I needed to be more intimately and directly involved with people to do the kind of work I loved. For almost 15 years, I have been providing psychotherapy in San Diego and via telehealth for those in greater California, Oregon, and Maryland.
I have been working with adults and couples providing therapy, education, and support for almost fifteen years. I pursued work in a variety of settings, including shelters, on college and high-school campuses, on base, and in hospitals. I started my private practice so I could work with people on my own terms, doing exactly what they needed to heal and not what the policy dictated. Thankfully, I get to work with the coolest people and watch them flourish.
In addition to private practice, I consult with non-profits on military mental health. Being a military family is a unique experience and I love helping other families navigate this lifestyle.
When I’m not working, I’m spending time with my husband and boys, running trails, trying to be a green thumb, or diving into a new book or podcast. You should also know that I love chocolate, college football, and the Real Housewives.
I consider being a therapist a privilege. I am honored that people share their lives with me every day. It takes courage to start therapy and examine different parts of your life. Most of us never get the chance to slow down, but going to therapy means prioritizing yourself. It’s one of the healthiest things you can do.
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California LCSW #71525
Oregon LCSW #L15879
Maryland LCSWC #32176
The best compliment I get from clients is that I’m easy-going and comfortable to talk to. I ask questions because I want to get to know you better. I trust you – you’re the expert on your life. My role is not to tell you what to do or give you answers. We do our best work when we explore issues together and find solutions that are in line with your values and your current life.
Education
Master of Social Work
San Diego State University School of Social Work
Master of Public Policy
UCLA School of Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare and Political Science
UC Berkeley
Training
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Integration
Inbodied Life
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
Brainspotting Trainings LLC
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Center for Deployment Psychology
Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Psychotherapy
Postpartum Support International
Level 1 & 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Institute
Tier 1, 2, 3 training in Military Culture and Challenges
Star Behavioral Health Providers
California Clinical Supervision Certification
National Association of Social Workers
Affiliation
Postpartum Support International
Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C)
SOF Network
Clinical Provider
Synchrony Group of Houston Methodist
Advisory Board Member
Star Behavioral Health Providers
Registered Provider


