- Guilt and shame focus
- Life transitions
- Self compassion work
About Gaea
Gaea Coon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Gaea also focuses on guilt and shame, life purpose, and building self-love.
Her style begins with the belief that each person knows their own story. She listens for what a person already uses to cope, and helps them notice strengths they may have overlooked. Sessions are meant to be practical and direct, with clear steps to try between meetings.
Gaea pays attention to how past events and present choices interact. She helps people untangle painful feelings so they can make decisions that fit their values. Conversations often include looking at thoughts and behaviors that keep difficult feelings active, and testing small changes to shift how life feels.
She treats guilt and shame as emotional states to be understood rather than labels to carry. Work on these topics can include clarifying what people are responsible for, exploring self-judgment, and learning kinder ways of speaking to oneself. The focus is on manageable changes rather than sweeping fixes.
Practical concerns such as coping skills, relationship communication, and navigating life transitions are common in sessions. People who want a grounded, experience-based approach to stress, depression, and relational strain may find this way of working useful.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Gaea describes her practice as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and understanding emotions. One common approach is working with thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress - that involves noticing patterns of thinking, testing small behavior shifts, and tracking what changes. This approach is helpful for anxiety, depression, and the repetitive self-criticism that fuels shame.Another approach looks at how past experiences affect present reactions. That work involves naming painful memories, understanding how they influence current choices, and building new responses that feel more aligned with personal values. It can help when trauma or relationship pain keeps repeating in daily life.
Finding the right blend of techniques is part of the process. Gaea will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most relevant to their goals and preferences, and she will adjust the approach as progress is made.
The original biography did not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working through guilt, shame, stress, and relationship concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Guilt and shame, life purpose, and self-love are additional areas she addresses.
How would she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She treats guilt and shame as emotions to understand rather than labels to keep. Work often includes clarifying responsibility, examining self-judgment, and practicing kinder self-talk.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.