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ANXIETY therapy in pasadena, ca
For overthinkers, Perfectionists, and highly sensitive people.
"I can't turn my brain off, even when I'm exhausted."
"Everyone thinks I have it together, but I'm barely holding on."
"I've thought through every possible outcome and I'm still paralyzed."
Sound familiar?
I GET IT.
Anxiety is exhausting — especially when you're the kind of person who feels everything deeply, holds yourself to a high standard, and never lets others see how hard you're working to keep it all together. Most people who struggle with anxiety aren't falling apart — they're functioning, often brilliantly. They're showing up, meeting deadlines, holding space for others. But underneath the capable exterior is a nervous system running on high alert, a mind that won't stop analyzing, and a quiet but persistent sense that something is wrong — or about to go wrong.
Anxiety can look like perfectionism, people-pleasing, overachieving, or chronic busyness. It can feel like a tight chest, a racing mind, trouble sleeping, or the inability to be present even when everything looks fine on the outside. For highly sensitive people (HSPs), anxiety often feels magnified — you pick up on everything, feel things deeply, and need more time to process. It can be the voice that says you're not enough — or that you've done too much, said the wrong thing, or aren't living up to your potential. Therapy won't make you stop caring. It will help you care without it costing so much. Whether you're in Pasadena or connecting from somewhere else in California, you don't have to do this alone.
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past experiences
Anxiety doesn't come out of nowhere. Often, it's rooted in earlier experiences — growing up in an environment where you had to be perfect, relationships where your needs weren't honored, or moments when you learned that staying hypervigilant kept you safe.
We'll gently explore how your past shaped the patterns you're living with now, not to blame anyone or dwell on what happened, but to understand why your nervous system responds the way it does.
identify
The root cause
Surface-level coping strategies can help you manage symptoms, but real healing happens when we get to the root. We'll look at the core beliefs driving your anxiety — the "I'm not enough," "I have to be perfect," or "something bad is going to happen" narratives that keep your nervous system stuck in overdrive.
Understanding where these beliefs came from and why they made sense at one time helps you decide whether they still serve you now.
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What matters to you
Anxiety often keeps you so focused on what could go wrong that you lose sight of what you actually want. We'll create space to reconnect with your values, clarify what brings you meaning, and help you make choices based on what matters to you — not what you're afraid of.
This isn't about eliminating anxiety entirely; it's about building a life where anxiety doesn't get to make all your decisions.
I’m here to help with:
+ Constant worry, rumination & racing thoughts
+ Perfectionism, people-pleasing & overachieving
+ Creative blocks tied to anxiety, self-doubt, or fear of judgment
+ Social anxiety & fear of judgment
+ Difficulty sleeping, relaxing, or being present
+Panic attacks, physical symptoms & nervous system dysregulation
+ The underlying patterns keeping you stuck in fight-or-flight
+ Feeling disconnected from yourself or others, even in good moments
+ Saying yes when every part of you wants to say no
If you’re ready to…
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Stop feeling controlled by worry and fear
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Regain a sense of peace and groundedness
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Explore the beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you
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Create a life where you're living with ease, not just surviving
…then let’s get to work.
A different way forward is possible, and you don’t have to find it Alone.
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Stress is your response to external pressure — a deadline, a conflict, a big change. It usually eases once the situation resolves. Anxiety, on the other hand, often sticks around even when there's no clear threat. It's your nervous system stuck in overdrive, preparing for danger that may never come. You can feel anxious even when everything looks fine on the outside.
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Yes. Research shows that therapy — particularly approaches like EMDR,somatic work, and attachment-based therapy — can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms and help you build lasting tools for regulation. Unlike medication (which can be helpful for some), therapy addresses the root causes of your anxiety, not just the symptoms. You'll learn to understand what's driving your anxiety and develop practical ways to work with your nervous system rather than against it.
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I don't just focus on managing symptoms or teaching coping skills (though we'll do that too). I work to understand what's underneath your anxiety — the attachment patterns, core beliefs, or unresolved experiences keeping your nervous system on high alert. I integrate EMDR, somatic sound therapy, and depth psychology to help you work with your body, not just your thoughts. This approach is especially helpful for anxiety that's co-occurring with burnout or trauma.
This means we address root causes, not just surface-level symptoms.
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Schedule a Free Consultation and choose a time that works for you. We'll spend 20 minutes on the phone talking about what you're looking for and whether my approach feels like a good match. If it does, we'll schedule your first session and get started. If not, that's okay too — I'm happy to provide referrals to other therapists who might be a better fit.
frequently asked questions
If the News Leaves You Exhausted, You Might Be a Highly Sensitive Person
If you've ever found yourself unable to stop thinking about a news story long after others have moved on, you're not being dramatic — you might just be wired differently. I wrote about what it actually means to be a highly sensitive person, why the news hits harder for some of us, and what actually helps.
Read: The Highly Sensitive Person's Guide to Surviving the News