What if your mind could relax, but still stay sharp?
1:1 therapy for perfectionists, fixers, and caregivers who carry too much, think too hard, and never stop trying
You’ve heard it a hundred times—from friends, partners, even that voice in your head: “Just relax.” If it were that simple, you’d have done it years ago. Your anxiety isn’t random—it’s learned.
It’s the reel that won’t stop replaying last night’s conversation, zooming in on the one sentence you wish you could unsay.
It’s the tightness in your chest the second you sit down. Your mind is racing with “Why aren’t you doing something?”
It’s scrolling emails at 11:07 p.m. because missing something feels worse than exhaustion.
It’s waking up already behind, already braced, already planning how to keep everyone else okay.
You’ve Tried…
Deep Breathing
Guided meditations
Positive Thinking
Just Being Grateful
All helpful—but they don’t reach the part of you that still doesn’t feel safe.
And to make it more confusing? People praise your over-functioning. “You’re amazing. You do it all.” Inside, you’re still bracing for what’s next.
Perfection kept you safe. Now it keeps you tired, disconnected, unsure who you are when you’re not fixing or achieving. Underneath all that striving is a quiet hope: maybe peace doesn’t have to feel foreign.
You don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better.
Do any of these patterns resonate with you?
Overthinking:
You reread texts three times to make sure you weren’t “too much” or “too vague.”
You draft the email, save it, and redraft it… just in case.
Engage in over productivity:
You don’t “rest,” you recharge just enough to keep producing.
Sitting still turns up the volume on the “do more” alarm in your chest.
Using control is a shield:
If you can plan it, you can prevent it.
Chaos once meant pain; control keeps pain out.
Pride yourself on being the reliable one:
You’re the person people call to remember, fix, and follow through.
Asking for help makes your stomach drop. It feels wrong, indulgent, maybe selfish.
Your old survival system is still running the show, even when the danger is over. You’re not defective. You’ve been in survival too long. If this sounds like you, we can retrain your system without losing what makes you effective.
What we focus on in therapy:
What your anxiety is really doing
How it shows up in your body and what it’s trying to protect
Where this started (and why it stuck)
The roots of overthinking, control, and self-blame, and how they became habits
Learn the difference between anxiety vs. intuition
Simple cues to tell “true gut” from “fear masked as wisdom.”
What safety actually feels like
Experiments so your nervous system can recognize rest without panic
The invisible rulebook
The unspoken rules you learned about love, success, and worth, and which ones to retire
HOW I CAN HELP
I help high-functioning, anxious humans who run on fear and doubt. In our 1:1 therapy sessions, we’ll untangle survival strategies that helped once, but don’t help now.
We start where you are—whether that’s tears, silence, or a rambling monologue you think makes no sense. I’ll meet you there.
My work draws from an integrative, trauma-informed framework that blends:
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Notice cues
Down-shift tools
Build steadiness
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Meet protector parts
Explore Self-leadership
Boundaries & Repair
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Gentle reconsolidation (imagery, narration, dialogues) to teach your system that it’s safe to relax today.
We allow your mind the space it needs to slow down and recalibrate. You won't be pushed. You’ll be invited to: listen, notice, and choose when you’re ready. This isn’t quick-fix therapy. It’s a process of unlearning the belief that you have to earn belonging and discovering that you already have what you need to begin healing.
faqs
Common questions about therapy for anxiety
Got more questions? Head over to my full FAQ section here!
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That’s actually common for high-functioning adults. Many past experiences focused on coping skills instead of understanding why your anxiety exists in the first place.
My approach combines nervous-system awareness, relational insight, and experiential processing so you’re not just managing symptoms, you’re healing the patterns underneath them. -
Not at all! We’re not taking away your ambition; we’re helping it stop running on fear. You’ll still be capable and motivated, just no longer fueled by exhaustion or self-criticism.
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My fee is $140 for a 50-minute session. I am currently out-of-pocket pay only and do not accept insurance.
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Schedule your free 20 minute consult here! We’ll discuss what you’d like out of therapy and see if we’re a good fit.
Therapy for anxiety doesn’t erase stress. It shifts your relationship with it.
Imagine if you could:
- Feel calm without losing motivation
- Rest without guilt
- Speak up without over-explaining
- Trust yourself—not your anxiety—to guide your next step
- Feel safe in your body, even when things are uncertain
Your next steps are easy!
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Reach out
Schedule your free, super-casual 20-minute consult. Pick a time that works for you, tell me in a few sentences what’s been hardest, and we’ll see if we are a good fit.
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Get to work
Begin sessions that honor your pace and privacy. We’ll dive into the parts of you that feel the heaviest, without shame, and experiment with new ways to show up.
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See change
You may notice the small shifts first: your nervous system softens, your confidence returns, your relationships feel more honest. Then watch how those little changes ripple out into a life that fits you.
I want you to know:
Change is possible.
Let’s work together to slow down, feel safe, and rebuild from the inside out.