Tiffany Somera, LMFT

There is no “one-size-fits-all” to therapy. I believe the most crucial part of healing work comes from a place of compassion and trust within the therapeutic relationship.

My approach to healing is deeply informed by our cultural values of bayanihan (community care), kapwa (shared identity and humanity), and resilience in the face of systemic oppression. I integrate these principles with a humanistic, abolitionist lens, recognizing the innate dignity, worth, and potential of every individual.

I believe healing is not just an individual journey—it is a collective one. Our well-being is intertwined with the health of our relationships, communities, and the systems we inhabit. Together, we work to deconstruct harmful narratives, unlearn internalized oppression, and imagine a world where care, equity, and justice are central.

Rooted in abolition, I aim to create a space that rejects punitive models of change and instead fosters accountability, compassion, and liberation. I hold that true transformation happens when we move beyond surviving into thriving—individually and collectively.

My humanistic orientation centers your lived experiences, strengths, and goals, empowering you as the expert of your own life. In our work, I draw on the power of storytelling, cultural connection, and relational healing to help you reconnect with your truth and foster deep, authentic connections within yourself and your community.

Healing, for me, is a radical act of resistance, love, and care—for ourselves, for each other, and for the world we are building together.