Tuala is a Bay Area native. She was born and raised in Menlo Park, and now resides in Berkeley with her two children. She attended The University of Santa Cruz where she graduated in1998 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with honors. In 2003, Tuala completed a Masters Degree program in Counseling Psychology at the Sophia University, in Palo Alto. Tuala has also trained extensively in somantic therapy, psychodrama and human sexuality. Perhaps even more potent than Tuala's professional experience is her broad range of personal relationships, and developed sexuality. Tuala has intricately explored both short and longer term relationships with both sexes, and experienced these relationships as open and monogamous. Tuala was previously married to a woman for seventeen years and currently is in a long term relationship with a man. Tula has given birth twice, and also acted as a birth partner, which provides her with a unique perspective regarding childbirth, and how it affects sexuality in a relationship for both members of a partnership. Because of her innate passion for human sexuality and connection, Tuala's clients often find it easy to be vulnerable and honest from the onset of treatment. When Tuala isn't working with her clients, she enjoys cooking with friends and family, exploring our beautiful planet and finding hidden adventure in the great outdoors.