in-person therapy in los angeles & online across california
For high functioning, anxious people who are tired of losing themselves.
You’ve always been the strong one.
You learned early on how to be responsible — how to keep things moving, how to stay composed, how to manage what needs to be managed. That strength has likely served you in many areas of your life.
People rely on you. You hold yourself to high standards. You push through when you’re tired. You expect yourself to get it right.
But staying strong often meant setting your own feelings aside. When you do feel hurt, overwhelmed, or unsure, guilt can show up quickly, as if struggling makes you weak.
Over time, it became harder to tell what you actually feel versus what you think you should feel. You get used to holding things in, staying composed, pushing through, and it’s harder to know what you want, separate from what’s expected of you.
And even when everything looks fine on the outside, something inside feels heavy.
You might see parts of yourself in this:
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You notice shifts in tone. You try to smooth things over. You work hard to keep relationships steady.
When something feels off, your first instinct if often to assume it’s your fault. It can feel safer to adjust yourself than risk being misunderstood or rejected.
It’s a lot to carry, and you’ve been carrying it quietly.
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You replay conversations, and you also rehearse future ones. You overanalyze the smallest decisions. You anticipate outcomes. You think through every angle, trying to make sure you don’t miss something important.
It’s hard to know when you’ve thought something through “enough.” The mental noise is exhausting, and hard to explain to anyone else.
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You expect a lot from yourself — at work, in relationships, in how you show up. When you fall short, even slightly, the self-criticism can be harsh.
It can feel like if you just try harder, do better, get it right, you’ll finally feel secure. But the bar keeps moving.
Underneath the drive is often a fear of not being enough.
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When you feel hurt, disappointed, or even angry, your first response might be to question yourself. You minimize. You rationalize. You tell yourself it’s not a big deal, while the feelings build quietly in the background.
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When you’ve spent years focusing on what works for everyone else, your own preferences can feel hard to access. You might know what you should want. You might know what looks good on paper. But knowing what feels right for you is less clear.
That uncertainty can feel unsettling, especially when everyone else seems so sure.
I believe you deserve relief from pain and hope for healing.
Therapy is a place where you can show up fully as yourself — without judgment or pressure. Many of my clients come carrying the weight of family expectations, past emotional wounds, or challenges in relationships. I offer a compassionate, collaborative space where your experiences are respected and your needs are honored.
Together, we’ll explore the patterns that shape your life and uncover new ways to feel steadier, more confident, and more in tune with who you truly are.
My specialties:
Where lasting change begins.
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For people whose minds rarely slow down — who replay conversations, anticipate problems, and struggle to feel settled.
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For those who feel responsible for others’ emotions and find it hard to say no without guilt.
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For people who aren’t sure what they want, or who they are outside of others’ expectations of them.
How it works
Life is stressful enough right now. Let me make this part as easy as possible.
Click this link to schedule a 15-minute free, confidential consultation.
We’ll talk about what brought you here, what you’re hoping to get from therapy, and whether we’re a good fit to work together — no pressure, no judgment.
From there, we’ll set up your first session and begin exploring practical ways to relieve old patterns, rebuild trust in yourself, and create space for growth and healing.