Therapy in California
Go from feeling “not good enough” to feeling at peace with who you are
Therapy for people pleasers and perfectionists
You’re ready to write a new story for your life; one where you’re someone you actually like. You want to be that girl; the type of person that keeps her home perfectly tidy, does all kinds of good self care, works out on the daily, progresses in her career, and doesn’t disappoint anyone… ever. And as much as you want this life for yourself… striving to make it happen, according to your expectations, has contributed to so much of the anxiety, guilt and shame you carry in the body today.
You want to feel happy, you want life to be a vibe, you want to feel good about who you are and where you’re at in your life. But there’s a part of you that keeps coming up; a critical part that keeps reminding you of all the ways in which you’re still not “good enough.”
If this sounds like you, hello, you’ve come to the right place.
Your perfectionist and your people pleaser parts are showing…
If you’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, frustrated, on edge, and resentful of others… your nervous system is probably shot. Constant comparison of yourself against others, the constant urge to do more and to be more, and the constant, never ending, thought spirals that keep you stuck in the past and the future are probably wrecking your nervous system even more (more than the past stresses and traumas you’ve endured already have).
If only being a perfectionist actually meant being perfect; and if only being a people pleaser actually meant pleasing everyone. But, to your dismay and to mine, it doesn’t work that way. We become people pleasers and perfectionists, not because people pleasing and perfectionism actually “works,” but because we’re in constant fight or flight mode and because we’re trying to protect ourselves from the deeper feelings that surface when we feel like we’re behind or failing.
You might be overextending, over apologizing, overthinking, and over functioning in ever which way…. until you can’t anymore. This is when we shut down, avoid others, leave texts sitting in our message threads for weeks on end and then become overwhelmed with guilt and shame.
These patterns aren’t happening because you want them to, they’re not happening because you’re weak, and their definitely not happening because you’re not “good enough.” These patterns are present because your internal system is burdened and doing it’s best to navigate life.
Therapy that gets to the root of your attachment wounds and your nervous system.
Through bottom-up therapy, (mindfulness, somatics and parts work), heal old wounds, regulate and step into the calm, confident self-trusting baddie you were meant to be.
And no, the baddie version of you does not have to be perfect and does not have to please everyone.
Imagine what it’s like to…
Imagine what it’s like to feel grounded in who you are, without overthinking every word, overexplaining your needs, or second-guessing your relationships. Imagine communicating for yourself without feeling a tightness in your throat ever time, like you’re about to cry.
Imagine being able to trust yourself, set boundaries with more ease, and being able to feel secure and confident in both friendships and romantic relationships.
It’s possible. Through trauma-informed, mindfulness-based therapy and a bottom-up somatic approach, you can heal your inner child (because let’s be real, much of this work is about that), regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with the parts of you that have been working so hard to keep you safe.
This is therapy for people pleasers, for women with anxious attachment, for highly sensitive women who are ready to stop surviving and start living a more authentic, fulfilling, and present life.
My Therapy Approach; for going deeper
I take a mindfulness and somatic (body based) approach to therapy; otherwise known as a “bottom up” approach. These approaches target the lower regions of the brain as an avenue for re-structuring the belief system and re-organizing your relationship to self.
I utilize parts work to help you explore the ways in which you carry and operate from emotional wounds. We work to unburden the parts of you that adapted to trauma so that you can connect to your truest, most authentic essence.
I integrate creative and playful interventions including dance, somatic affirmations, intuitive movement, visualization and art. Through use of playful, creative and movement related interventions, we aim to heal the relationship between your inner child and YOU.
I love working with fellow therapists that want to go deeper with their inner healing journey
If traditional therapy hasn’t felt like enough, or you’ve found yourself saying “I know this already, but I still feel stuck,” you’re not alone. Many therapists reach a point where insight no longer moves the needle. That’s because the parts of you that are hurting can’t be accessed through the mind alone.
In our work together, we’ll slow down.
We’ll listen closely- not just to your thoughts, but to your body, your emotions, and the quieter parts of you that often get drowned out by the noise of responsibility, perfectionism, and pressure to “do it right.”
This is somatic therapy for therapists in California, a personalized, bottom-up approach designed to help you feel instead of just think.
We might…
Practice gentle body-based strategies to regulate your nervous system
Explore parts work using an IFS-informed lens to meet your inner critic, your avoidant part, or the part of you that shuts down under pressure
Use guided visualization, movement, or expressive techniques to give voice to the parts of you that have never had a safe place to speak
Create space for grief, longing, or joy through grounding, art, or imagination
Build creative rituals or grounding practices that reflect your inner world, not just what the textbooks say “should” work
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all model. This is deep, creative, somatic healing, therapy that honors who you are, what your system has carried, and what it truly needs now.
Together, we’ll work toward:
Feeling more at home in your body
Reclaiming your voice and needs in your relationship
Resting without guilt
Accessing clarity and confidence without the pressure to be perfect
Letting go of “performing” your healing, and actually embodying it
This work is gentle. It’s honest. It’s real.
And it’s built for the part of you that’s ready to stop surviving and start feeling fully alive.
WORK WITH ME
WORK WITH ME
I offer virtual therapy for women in California who are ready to heal people-pleasing patterns, anxious attachment, and burnout from the inside out.
My approach combines somatic therapy, mindfulness, and parts work to help you build self-trust, regulate your nervous system, and feel more grounded in your relationships and your life.
While I don’t accept insurance directly, I partner with Thrizer, a platform that allows you to get instant out-of-network reimbursement if you have a PPO plan that qualifies. That means you can work with the therapist that truly fits , without being limited by your insurance network.
Not sure what your benefits are?
Book a free 20-minute intro call, and I’ll check them for you. No pressure, no commitment; just support and clarity as you explore your options.