in-person in los angeles & online across california
Therapy for high functioning people navigating anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-loss.
You’ve always been the strong one.
You learned early on how to be responsible — how to keep things moving, stay composed, and handle what needs to be handled. That strength has likely helped you succeed in many areas of your life.
But staying strong often meant setting your own feelings aside. When you do feel hurt, overwhelmed, or unsure, guilt can show up quickly.
Over time, it became harder to tell what you actually feel versus what you think you should feel. And even when everything looks fine on the outside, something inside feels heavy.
You might recognize some of this in yourself:
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You notice shifts in tone and try to smooth things over. When something feels off, you often assume it’s your fault.
You care deeply about connection, you just wish it didn’t mean carrying so much of the emotional weight.
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You replay conversations, analyze decisions, and try to anticipate what might go wrong. Even small choices can feel heavy, and you wish your mind would finally give you a bit of rest.
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You hold yourself to high standards in work, relationships, and everyday life. But part of you wants to be able to feel steady enough in yourself so that the smallest mistakes don’t trigger the harshest self-criticism.
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When you feel hurt, disappointed, or overwhelmed, your first instinct is often to minimize it. The feelings may build quietly until they start to come out in ways you didn’t expect.
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After years or focusing on others, your own preferences can feel hard to access. It’s unsettling when you’re not sure what feels right to you.
There is a way to live that feels more like you— and we’ll find it.
I work with high-functioning, anxious people who are tired of living in their heads and disconnected from themselves.
In therapy, we slow things down. We make sense of the patterns that feel automatic, such as the overthinking, the guilt, the pressure to be perfect. Not to judge or shame them, but to understand how they once helped you feel safe.
As an existential therapist, I’m interested in the deeper questions beneath the anxiety— how you learned to relate the way you do, what you had to carry growing up, and how you want to live moving forward. We explore identity, choice, and meaning, not in an abstract way, but in the very real decisions you make every day. What does it look like to live in a way that feels aligned with your values? To build a life that feels solid on the inside, not just successful on the outside?
From there, I’ll help you build something stronger: a clearer sense of who you are, greater trust in what feels right to you, and the ability to tolerate discomfort without abandoning yourself.
Over time, you’ll feel more grounded and present in your life, more self-trusting, and more at ease with yourself.
My specialties:
Where lasting change begins.
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For those who often feel on edge — where uncertainty feels hard to tolerate and your mind is always trying to predict what’s going to happen next. Together, we’ll work toward a steadier relationship with your thoughts and a deeper sense of calm.
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For those who prioritize harmony and connection, often at the expense of their own voice. We’ll explore how to stay connected to others while remaining grounded in yourself instead of spiraling into feelings of guilt.
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For those who feel unclear about what feels true for them — separate from expectation, achievement, or external validation. This work centers on clarifying your values and living in closer alignment with them.
How it works
Reaching out can feel like a big step. I keep this part simple.
Click this link to schedule a 15-minute free, confidential consultation.
We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what you’re hoping for, and whether working together feels like the right fit. And there’s no pressure to decide on the spot, it’s simple a chance to talk.
If we move forward, we’ll schedule your first session and begin slowing things down — looking at the patterns you’re tired of repeating and building a stronger relationship with yourself and the life you want to build.