You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Therapy for first- and second-generation adults, with therapists who understand what it means to live between cultures. Every Tonalli therapist is culturally responsive, and sessions are available in Spanish.
In person in Berkeley and Walnut Creek, or online anywhere in California.
No pressure and no paperwork. It’s a short conversation to see if we’re a fit.
How it works
Free consult. We talk for 15 minutes about what’s going on and what you’re hoping for, including whether you’d like sessions in Spanish.
Your match. We pair you with the Tonalli therapist who fits what you need.
First session. Most people start within a week of their consult, in Berkeley, Walnut Creek, or online.
Prefer to text? 510-213-8434
What you get
A therapist who gets it, so you can skip the cultural explaining and get to the work.
A real match, so you aren’t scrolling directories and guessing (we’ve all done it, and it’s exhausting).
Therapy that fits a full life, in person or online, because the person everybody leans on rarely has a free afternoon.
Sessions in Spanish with our Spanish-speaking therapists, so you can say it in the language you feel it in.
Melissa Albarenga (she/her/ella)
Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #139567
Languages: English & Spanish
Melissa works with young adults, first-generation individuals, and people navigating life transitions.
Vero Suazo (she/her)
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #162001
Languages: English
Vero works with moms and eldest daughters, women carrying the family, and adults navigating big transitions.
Sal Maciel Avila (he/him/el)
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #142989
Languages: English & Spanish
Sal works with teens, young adults, and first-generation and bicultural individuals
Kelly Morrison (she/her)
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #142989
Languages: English
Kelly works with teens, young adults, adults, and parents of neurodivergent kids.
All four therapists are employed by Tonalli Therapy & Consulting and supervised by Adriana Martinez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker #75597
Our commitments to you
The consult is free, and there is no obligation after it.
You’ll know your fee before you book a session.
If we aren’t the right fit, we’ll help you find someone who is.
Questions people ask us
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No. Plenty of people start with “I’m just tired,” and that is enough to begin.
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An associate therapist has completed a master’s degree and is registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Each one works under the supervision of a licensed clinician while completing hours toward full licensure.
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Yes, with two of our therapists. Tell us at your consult, and we’ll match you with one of them.
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Most people start within a week of their consult.
You’ve held a lot for a lot of people.
Let’s find you an hour that is just yours. We see you, and we’re ready when you are.