Together we're stronger · since 2023
Therapy that meets
you where you are.
A California telehealth practice led by LMFT Christina Mathieson — specializing in couples, sex therapy, trauma recovery, and the kind of care that actually moves the needle.
What we believe
Healing isn't a performance. It's a conversation — at your pace, in your language, with someone who's trained to listen for what you don't know how to say yet.
The team
Four therapists.
One standard of care.
What we work on
Specialties
Couples Therapy
For partners stuck in the same argument, rebuilding trust after rupture, or relearning how to be close. Gottman-informed, EFT, and sex therapy woven together.
Learn moreSex Therapy
A shame-free space to work on desire, pleasure, pain, or disconnect — whether the question is 'what happened to us?' or 'what's happening to me?'
Learn moreTrauma Therapy
Process what the nervous system has been holding. EMDR, somatic practices, IFS — the work of helping your body catch up to the present.
Learn moreEMDR
Evidence-based bilateral stimulation that helps your brain finish processing what was too much at the time — so it stops replaying in the background.
Learn moreIndividual Therapy
Anxiety, depression, identity, life transitions — one-on-one work at the pace you need, with practical tools and deeper insight.
Learn moreLGBTQ+ Affirmative
Identity-aware, affirming support for LGBTQIA+ clients and couples — including non-monogamous and kink-affirming work. No teaching required.
Learn moreYour first session
What actually happens, step by step.
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Book a free 15-min call
We’ll talk briefly about what’s bringing you in and help you pick the right therapist. No intake forms yet.
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Your first real session
Within a week. Your therapist will ask about context and goals — you don’t need to know what to say. Most people cry a little or not at all. Both are fine.
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Then, the work
Weekly or biweekly, 50-minute sessions — secure video, or in-person in Walnut Creek with Tina. You’ll know within a few sessions if it’s working.
Cost & insurance
Private pay with sliding scale available. In-network with Lyra. For other insurance, we partner with Mentaya to handle out-of-network reimbursement paperwork on your behalf. Superbills on request. Current fees confirmed on your consult call.
Recent writing
Notes from the work.
Adult ADHD: What Late Diagnosis Actually Looks Like
Late ADHD diagnosis in adults — especially women — has become a cultural phenomenon for real reasons. Here's what it actually looks like, why it was missed, and how to tell self-recognition from self-diagnosis.
ReadEMDR vs CBT for Trauma: Which Is Right for You?
EMDR and trauma-focused CBT are both first-line treatments for PTSD — but they work differently, take different amounts of time, and suit different people. Here's the decision you're actually making.
ReadWhat Is High-Functioning Anxiety?
High-functioning anxiety isn't a formal diagnosis, but it describes a real and widely experienced pattern: chronic anxiety that hides behind achievement, composure, and the appearance of having it all together.
ReadGood questions
What most people
ask first.
Do you take insurance?+
Yes — we're in-network with Lyra, and for any other insurance plan we partner with Mentaya to help you get reimbursed using your out-of-network benefits. Mentaya handles the paperwork for a 5% fee per claim. We also accept self-pay (credit, debit, HSA/FSA) and provide superbills on request.
How much does a session cost?+
Sessions are private-pay with fees that vary by therapist and session type — we confirm current rates on your free 15-minute consult and offer sliding-scale options for clients who need financial support. We also provide a written Good Faith Estimate before your first paid session, as required by the federal No Surprises Act.
What if my partner won't come to therapy?+
You can absolutely work on your relationship in individual therapy. Many clients start there — learning to shift their own patterns, communicate more clearly, and set boundaries — and often their partner joins later when they see the change. Christina specializes in individual relationship work.
Is everything online?+
Most sessions are telehealth — secure video across California, seven days a week with flexible evening and weekend availability — with in-person sessions available by request or clinical recommendation at our Walnut Creek location with one clinician, Tina Masoudi.
What happens in a free 15-minute consultation?+
We'll ask what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and help you figure out if we're the right fit. No pressure — if we're not the right match, we'll point you toward someone who is. Book online and we'll follow up to confirm.
What's the difference between your therapists?+
Each of our four therapists brings a different clinical focus: Christina (LMFT) specializes in sex therapy, couples work, and ADHD; Jalyse (AMFT) focuses on trauma and EMDR, particularly with women healing from childhood sexual abuse; Michelle (AMFT) works with anxiety, cultural identity, and relationships; Tina (AMFT/APCC) offers integrative trauma work with optional Christian counseling.
Start the conversation
A 15-minute call.
No pressure.
Free consultation. We'll talk about what you're working on, answer any questions, and help you figure out if we're the right fit — or point you somewhere better if we're not.
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