Hello, I’m Tatiana. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Mt. Shasta, CA.

Beginning therapy is a meaningful step. Some people seek support when their suffering has become overwhelming, while others may simply need guidance or a compassionate witness on their journey of personal growth. Wherever you are, I’m glad you’re reaching out.

Therapy offers a space to explore ourselves more deeply, understand the patterns that keep us stuck, heal old wounds, access authentic self-expression, and develop the skills and tools we need to navigate this wild and beautiful life.

My Approach to Therapy

As a holistically minded therapist, I consider the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual experiences, as well as the psychosocial and environmental aspects of their life. From this view, “negative” symptoms are not something to eliminate or fix, but rather something to become curious about. Collaboratively we will explore your past and current experiences and begin to understand the cause of your symptoms.

As a therapist, I provide a safe and non-judgemental environment for this exploration and healing to take place, continuously meeting my client wherever they are and helping them to access their own motivations for change. I carry an authentic and direct presence that allows for honest and open communication to unfold and the client’s own self-awareness to develop.

Some of the specific issues that I work with:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life-cycle transitions (for youth and adults)
• Career related growth and development
• Grief and bereavement
• Trauma processing
• Stress management
• Family or relational discord
• Positive parenting
• Youth mentorship and counseling
• Guidance for spiritual and personal growth

My therapeutic approach draws from:

• Relational and Attachment theory
• Humanistic/person-centered therapy
• EMDR therapy
• IFS therapy – Internal Family Systems
• Eco-therapy
• Interpersonal neurobiology
• Mindfulness
• Somatic awareness
• Solution-focused therapy
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Systems theory
• Expressive art therapy

Feel free to explore my website further to see if we might be a good fit in working together.

Education and Experience

I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Expressive Arts Therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies. My clinical experience centers on working with adult individuals and adolescents, with additional experience providing systemic support within families, couples, and school-based settings. I have also offered mentorship and counseling to teens navigating a range of emotional and developmental challenges.

I have pursued extensive post-graduate training in trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and a variety of somatic-based approaches. In addition, I have received specialized training in eco-therapy and have been actively engaged in Indigenous and Earth-based spiritual practices for over 15 years—wisdom traditions that continue to deeply inform my work and worldview.

Before becoming a therapist, I was a practicing artist and co-directed Art Matters, a program supporting adults with developmental disabilities. Through this work, I helped facilitate creative experiences rooted in empowerment, self-expression, and artistic professionalism.

I am passionate about nature and feel most at home while hiking, gardening, dancing, making art, or spending time with loved ones. These practices help ground me and reflect the holistic, embodied approach I bring to my work with clients.

The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.

– Carl Rogers

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