Therapy That Meets You Where You Are — San Francisco Bay Area & Online throughout California
What “Tonalli” Means
Tonalli is a Nahuatl word meaning “life force”. The energy that connects us to ourselves, our community, and our path forward.
At Tonalli Therapy & Consulting, our work is rooted in honoring that energy, supporting you as you reconnect with yourself, your story, and what matters most.
Meet Adriana (Founder)
I’m a therapist, but more importantly, I’m a human who understands how complex life can feel.
Whether you’re navigating identity, relationships, trauma, or feeling overwhelmed, therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of things, and feel supported in a way that actually fits your life.
My work is shaped by who I am: a daughter, mother, Latina, immigrant, Bay Area raised, neurodivergent, and breast cancer survivor. These parts of me aren’t separate from the work- they shape how I show up in it.
I understand what it means to hold multiple identities, care for others while trying to care for yourself, and move through systems that don’t always feel built for you.
Tonalli was created from that understanding-
a space where you don’t have to shrink, over-explain, or leave parts of yourself behind. A space where you can show up fully and be met with care, context, and respect.
We exist to make trauma-informed, culturally responsive therapy accessible — especially to communities who've historically been left out of mental health care. We believe healing happens in relationship, at your pace, and rooted in who you are.
Our Mission
Our approach is relational, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive.
That means:
We consider your lived experiences, identity, and environment- not just symptoms
We move at a pace that feels safe and sustainable
We show up as a real person in the room, not just a professional role
Trauma-informed. Bilingual. Anti-oppressive. EMDR + Internal Family Systems + parts-based work. Always collaborative.
Who We Work With
We work with teens, adults, couples, and families across the Bay Area and California navigating:
Anxiety, panic, and emotional overwhelm
Grief and loss, including the kind that nobody else seems to notice
Childhood trauma and the ways it still shows up today
Life transitions, breakups, and figuring out who you are now
ADHD and big feelings that are hard to regulate
Trauma and past experiences
Family conflict and the pressure of other people's expectations
If you are feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready for something to shift, let's figure it out together.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, you have already done the hardest part (yes, the late-night googling is part of it). You do not need to have everything figured out, and we can start right where you are.
Sessions are available in person in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, or online anywhere in California. Aquí estamos.