WHY I DO WHAT I DO

Because feeling seen and heard starts with who’s listening.

MY APPROACH

Explore Your Story to Gain Deep Insight

Empathy That Meets You Where You Are

Challenge Limits and Promote Lasting Growth

GET TO KNOW ME

So happy you’re here — I’m Salonia

LEARNING & GROWING

The Experience Behind My Work

Philosophy

As humans, we’re naturally curious and constantly learning from our experiences and relationships. Therapy isn’t just about learning new ways to think or behave—it’s about exploring who you are right now and understanding why you’ve become that way.

The first step is gaining insight into the coping strategies and beliefs that may be holding you back from your fullest potential. Through nervous system regulation and self-awareness, real healing can begin.

But therapy doesn’t stop at healing. Together, we’ll co-create a new story — one that reflects who you want to be, how you want to think and feel, and how you want to show up in your life. You’ll challenge old patterns and build new ones that support your highest self and bring you lasting joy.

My goal is to help you connect more deeply with your present experience, yourself, your relationships, your career, and what truly fulfills you. You deserve a life of purpose, joy, and meaningful connection—and therapy can be the catalyst that gets you there.

Education and Certifications

We take a sincere, direct, and highly engaged approach to therapy, working collaboratively to tailor each session to your unique needs. By integrating the connection between mind and body, I use nervous system regulation techniques to help you manage triggers and emotional responses.

Drawing from psychodynamic theory, we’ll explore how your childhood experiences shape your present patterns, gaining insight that fosters healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps promote meaningful change by identifying and shifting limiting beliefs and schemas that may be holding you back.

We also incorporate narrative therapy, empowering you to rewrite your own story in a way that aligns with your true self. Grounded in humanistic and relational theories, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship as a space where you can feel truly seen, heard, and understood.

For those interested, we can deepen the work by exploring spiritual connection and awareness, bringing added meaning to your healing journey.

Ultimately, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can grow, heal, and move toward the life you want to live—one step at a time.

My Approach

I graduated from the Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP). I then completed my clinical training at the prestigious Maple Counseling Center, focusing on a psychodynamic approach to therapy. Early in my career, I chose to specialize in culturally competent therapy and relationship counseling to best support diverse clients.

I hold certification from the Polyvagal Institute, which helped deepen my understanding of nervous system regulation in therapy. For couples I utilize the Gottman Method in couples therapy, which has equipped me with research backed tools and insight into healthy relationships. Additionally, I completed an externship in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), allowing me to support couples in building stronger, and more emotionally secure relationships.

Specialties

We work with clients facing a range of challenges, including self-esteem issues, childhood trauma, family conflict, anxiety, and depression. With a deep understanding of bicultural identity and complex family dynamics—especially emotionally immature parenting—I provide culturally informed support tailored to your unique experience.

As a first-generation immigrant myself, I draw on my own background to better understand and relate to the challenges faced by immigrants and first-generation individuals. Together, we’ll navigate the pressures of balancing cultural and familial expectations, and the tension between collectivistic and individualistic values

We work with couples from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including multicultural partnerships, as well as new parents navigating the transition to a new family dynamic. Whether you’re early in your relationship and learning to manage differences, or experiencing emotional disconnect due to past wounds, I provide a compassionate space to explore your unique challenges.

We also support couples dealing with attachment concerns, such as avoidant or anxious dynamics, and those seeking to deepen their bond or rebuild connection after feeling emotionally distant. Together, we’ll work toward healing, understanding, and creating a stronger, more fulfilling partnerships.

We specialize in relationship concerns of all kinds, including supporting individuals who are having difficulty dating or navigating the challenges of a breakup. Whether you’re looking to build healthier connections or heal from past relationships, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

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Let’s Figure Things Out Together

If you’re curious about therapy or ready to get started, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to answer your questions and support you every step of the way.

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