- Guilt and shame work
- Eating and body image
- Compassion fatigue
About Thia
Thia Haselton is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, self-esteem challenges, and compassion fatigue. Thia also addresses guilt and shame alongside related struggles such as attachment issues and caregiver stress.
She sees adults who are coping with life changes, workplace pressure, or the aftermath of trauma and emotional abuse. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. Thia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to what each person brings to therapy.
In session she talks through patterns that keep people stuck, like control issues, isolation, or repeated self-criticism. She helps clients name how their past relationships and beliefs shape current reactions. Work can include pacing through difficult memories, building clearer communication, and practicing different ways of relating to the self and others.
Thia brings years of experience supporting people with social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and life purpose questions. She also works with women’s issues and people carrying burdens from caregiving roles. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focusing on small shifts that change daily experience.
Practical matters such as scheduling and cost are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Thia uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing current patterns and building practical skills. One common approach involves gradual exposure and skill practice to reduce anxiety and social avoidance; this helps people learn calmer responses to triggers and regain confidence in everyday situations. Another approach concentrates on addressing body image and eating concerns through guided behavioral strategies and restructuring unhelpful thoughts to reduce shame and improve self-care.Finding the right method is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process often begins with short practical exercises and check-ins to see what helps and what needs adapting.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up with. Online sessions can also make it simpler to do brief check-ins during a workday or to avoid long commutes. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use online sessions to focus on skills for managing guilt, shame, anxiety, and eating concerns while keeping therapy aligned with everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside related issues such as attachment difficulties, forgiveness, body image, and trauma reactions.
How does she approach treatment for stress and anxiety?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and teach practical skills for managing worry and physiological stress reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Thia Haselton has 25 years of experience in clinical practice working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, eating issues, and relationship problems.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available with her?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription cost structure work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.