Individual Therapy

A space that's
entirely yours

Individual therapy is a rare thing — an hour that belongs completely to you. No roles to play, no one else's needs to manage. Just you, your inner world, and the space to explore it with someone who is fully present and genuinely curious about who you are.

Caitlin Tonda, MFT
What We Can Work On

The kinds of things
we can explore together

I work with adults facing a wide range of experiences — from the acute and urgent to the slow-burning and hard to name.

Anxiety & Obsessive Thinking

The particular anxieties of modern life, worry that won't quiet, thoughts that loop. We look at what's underneath and find ways to relate to it differently.

Depression & Low Mood

When the flatness sets in, or motivation disappears, or life stops feeling like yours. Therapy offers a way back to yourself — gradually and without pressure.

Identity & Self-Understanding

Who am I, really? What do I want? Therapy can be a space to slow down and actually answer those questions — not perform them.

Family of Origin & Parenting

The patterns we grew up with have a way of showing up in our present lives. Understanding them — with compassion — is some of the most meaningful work there is.

Grief & Life Transitions

Loss, endings, change — the moments that require us to let go of who we were and find out who we're becoming.

Relationships with Others

How we show up for the people we love — and how we let them show up for us. Individual therapy can profoundly shift the way we connect.

What to Expect

How the work unfolds

Every person is different, but here's how I tend to approach individual therapy.

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A Free Consultation

We start with a brief call to talk about what brings you in and whether we seem like a good fit. No pressure, no commitment.

02

Getting to Know You

Early sessions are about understanding your history, your patterns, and what you're hoping for. I listen more than I talk.

03

The Ongoing Work

Weekly sessions where we go deeper — uncovering, understanding, and finding your way toward the life you want to be living.

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In Person or Virtual

Sessions are available at my Culver City office or via teletherapy throughout California — whichever works best for you.

My Approach

Thoughtful, collaborative care

I draw from a range of approaches and tailor my work to each person. No two people are the same — your therapy shouldn't be either.

Relational & Emotionally Focused

Understanding how your attachment history, family of origin, and emotional patterns shape your relationships and your sense of self.

Cognitive, Behavioral & Acceptance-Based

Drawing from CBT and ACT, we look at the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck — not just to challenge them, but to relate to them differently, with more flexibility and self-compassion.

Insight-Oriented

Exploring the deeper why behind how you feel and move through the world, with curiosity rather than judgment.

Trauma-Informed

Recognizing that many of the ways we protect ourselves once made perfect sense. We work at a pace that feels safe, with care for how your history lives in you.

Caitlin Tonda, MFT

Get in touch

I'm available to set up a time to connect. Reach out by email or text to discuss your situation.

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Email
caitlintonda@gmail.com
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Phone / Text
(310) 431-7532
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Sessions
In-person in Culver City & teletherapy statewide

The best way to reach me is by email or text. I typically respond within one to two business days and am happy to set up a brief call to discuss whether we might be a good fit.

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