stress & anxiety therapy for ADULTS IN CALIFORNIA

because you deserve to feel relaxed and at ease in your life.

WE ALL EXPERIENCE STRESS AND ANXIETY but sometimes it’s too much.

Therapy can help.

Life can feel like a constant balancing act - with work, relationships, and your own personal expectations all demanding your attention. The stress and anxiety that often accompany these pressures can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and trapped. Anxiety is normal. It becomes detrimental when you notice it impacting your physical health, your relationships or your overall emotional well-being.

You deserve to feel relaxed, grounded, and at peace in your own life. Therapy can help you achieve that sense of calm by equipping you with tools to manage your anxiety and stress more effectively. Together, we’ll explore and develop strategies to challenge negative thought patterns, manage overwhelming emotions, and break free from the cycle of worry that may be holding you back. We can get you to a more peaceful, fulfilling life, where you can feel present and in control.

Our work together will help you to better cope with uncertainty, feel more confident, learn how to practice self-compassion, enhance a sense of control and prioritize your self-care.

Stress & Anxiety Can Be Found Everywhere

  • Career - Are you navigating a career change and don’t know what’s next? Maybe you are struggling to meet expectations, have challenges with your boss or worry about financial constraints.

  • School - This can include performance anxiety, feeling overwhelmed with managing assignments or fears around how you’re perceived at school.

  • Life Transitions - Many changes in life can cause anxiety including: becoming a parent, ending a relationship, experiencing an injury or illness, etc.

  • Thinking patterns - Do you often find your mind thinking of the “worst case scenario?” Perhaps you have an immense fear of making a mistake. Or you get stuck in believing things “should” be a certain way.

  • Relationships - Have you noticed a pattern of feeling uncomfortable in social situations? Do you fear being disliked or rejected? This can lead to people-pleasing behaviors that force you to silence your voice and prioritize the needs of others.

  • Global Issues - Worries can arise about political instability, social injustices, or environmental issues that may impact your sense of safety and overall well-being.

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to help you navigate the complexities of stress and anxiety

  • ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY

    ACT encourages you to embrace your emotions and thoughts without judgment, helping you commit to actions that align with your values and lead to a more meaningful life, even in the face of stress.

  • COMPASSION-FOCUSED THERAPY

    Many of us struggle with harsh self-criticism or difficulty accepting kindness. We can help you build a compassionate inner voice and cultivate a more loving relationship with yourself.

  • MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION

    Practicing mindfulness helps you stay present in the moment, reducing the constant cycle of anxious thinking and allowing you to enjoy your life more fully. We’ll discuss ways to incorporate this into your normal routine.

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY

    CBT is designed to identify and challenge negative beliefs about yourself and the world, enabling you to replace them with more realistic, balanced thoughts that reduce anxiety and stress.