- Stress and anxiety
- Body image support
- Workplace issues
About Thia
Thia Haselton is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.
Thia helps people talk through symptoms and choices that get in the way of daily life. She addresses workplace pressures, body image and eating concerns, and the isolation that can follow trauma or emotional abuse. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways of relating to yourself and others.
With a long clinical background, she brings experience working with trauma, addiction-related struggles, and communication problems. That history guides how she tailors work to each person’s needs, while keeping goals concrete and manageable.
Thia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce distress and improve coping. She aims to help people build self-compassion, manage guilt and shame, and repair patterns that cause recurring conflict or anxiety. The work often includes looking at attachment patterns and how they affect relationships.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and tools to practice between sessions. Her approach values steady progress over quick fixes, and she encourages people to set realistic steps toward feeling more present and capable.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Thia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. One common approach she uses centers on skill-building for anxiety and stress management, teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase calm. Another focus is on work around body image and eating concerns, helping people change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior while developing self-compassion and healthier routines.Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve, and then suggest methods that match those needs. Together they review progress and adapt the plan as things change.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are currently offered before booking. Confirming formats lets you plan how therapy will fit into your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, cut down on travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a brief conversation is most helpful. Therapists and licensed professionals work with clients remotely to keep therapeutic work practical and focused on everyday improvements.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thia commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, communication problems, and workplace issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
The approach is practical and conversational, with tools to try between sessions. Thia aims to help people make concrete changes and feel steadier in daily life.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice, including work with trauma, addiction-related struggles, and emotional abuse. That background informs how she shapes treatment plans.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.