I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT138177) and Provisional Registered Drama Therapist (#107) working under the supervision of Candice Seti, Psy.D (License PSY21609) at Me Only Better. I work with adults, couples, and families around emotional eating, relationship stress, burnout, and life transitions. My approach blends drama therapy and creative, experiential methods—like imagery, story, and reflective play—within an evidence-based framework. Sessions are grounding, practical, and tailored to your goals. I offer telehealth psychotherapy to adults, families, and couples in the Bay Area, San Diego, Los Angeles, Los Gatos, San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and throughout California.
I have an MA in Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I also have an MBA (Pepperdine) and BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (UCSC). I have a Certificate in Integrative Nutrition from UC San Diego Extension.
I am passionate about taking a holistic approach to mental health that integrates lifestyle habits, relationships and social connection, and cultivation of meaning and purpose. An individual does not exist in isolation. We are each embedded in contexts, systems, and dynamics that influence us, sometimes in ways that are not readily apparent. Increased awareness of what shapes and influences you can lead to greater intention in your choices and actions in life.
I draw from a wide range of modalities including drama therapy, expressive arts, DBT, ACT, cognitive behavioral, attachment theory, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and parts work to meet client needs. I honor the role of the physical body in mental health. Sleep, physical activity, and nutrition have a bidirectional relationship with mental health.
I will often draw on drama therapy including story, metaphor, creative expression, embodiment, and parts of self/inner roles. I can also incorporate creative ways of working including using tarot for self exploration and personal growth along with therapeutic journaling/writing.
In couples therapy you’ll learn effective ways to communicate feelings and needs so you both get what you want from your relationship. Our relationships impact our mental health in profound ways. Working to improve relationship issues as a couple is an important process to support wellness and wellbeing.
Tova Abelman*, AMFT138177, P-RDT(#107) (she/her)
*Supervised by Candice Seti, Psy.D (License PSY21609) at Me Only Better
My Education, Trainings, and Certifications:
P-RDT, North American Drama Therapy Association
MA, Counseling Psychology with a Concentration in Drama Therapy from California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS)
MBA, Pepperdine University
BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UC Santa Cruz
Certificate in Integrative Nutrition (UC San Diego Extension)
TEAM-CBT Level 1 Certified, Feel Good Institute (2023)