MEET Yaren
Hi, I'm Yaren aLTAN
an associate marriage and family therapist AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR.
I help individuals and couples deepen their self-understanding, heal from painful patterns, and reconnect with the parts of themselves they may have lost touch with. My integrative approach combines mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and family systems work to support both practical change and meaningful inner healing.
Therapy with me is not just about symptom relief, it’s about creating space to explore your inner world, understand how past experiences may still be shaping your present, and develop tools that support a grounded, connected life.
Rooted in Cultural Awareness and Real-Life Experience
I grew up in a culturally diverse household, and that experience deeply shapes my work. I value culturally responsive care, bring an attitude of humility and curiosity to the therapy space, and continually seek to learn from my clients' unique identities and life stories.
I’ve supported a wide range of clients including adult children of dysfunctional families, veterans, neurodiverse individuals, foster youth, and intercultural couples. These experiences have helped me develop a deep respect for resilience and the many ways people survive, and eventually heal.
what we can work on together
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. Whether you’re experiencing chronic anxiety, panic attacks, shame, trauma, or grief, we’ll work together to gently unpack what’s underneath while building coping tools that actually work for you.
I have experience working with individuals navigating the challenges and strengths of ADHD. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, struggling with focus and organization, or looking for ways to better understand your unique brain, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore and grow.
I also support clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, grief, and the long-term effects of complex PTSD. My goal is to walk beside you, not just as someone who listens, but as someone who helps you make sense of your experience and move forward with intention.
A Personalized, coLLABORATIVE Approach
No two clients are alike, and your therapy shouldn’t be either. My approach is eclectic and responsive, shaped by your unique needs and goals. At the center of my work are Mindfulness-Based Cognitive (MBCT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), which support deep emotional insight, self-compassion, and lasting change.
I also integrate tools and perspectives from other evidence-based modalities as appropriate—always with the intention of helping you feel grounded, understood, and supported in your healing. Whether we’re exploring patterns from the past, navigating current challenges, or building new executive functioning skills, I aim to create a space where meaningful growth can unfold.
"The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely." By Carl Jung
WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU.
Taking the first step toward help is important, and we’re here to make it easier. Please provide your name, email, and phone number, and we’ll reach out to you shortly.
Yaren’S EDUCATION
License
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT # 147525
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor # 16892
Supervised by Christina Mathieson, Founder and LMFT License # 115093
Education
Masters of Arts: in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Sonoma State University
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology - University of California, Davis
Specialized Trainings AND CERTIFICATES
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT)
Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
Feminist Therapy
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
