ANXIETY & DEPRESSION THERAPIST BASED IN PASADENA & ONLINE ACROSS CA
You can learn how to view yourself
through a lens of compassion
and
rediscover a sense of calm.
Feel more at ease in body & mind.
It feels like you’ve mastered the art of “suffering in silence.”
You’re doing your best to keep it together, but inside, it feels like you’re barely holding on. The constant worry, the overwhelming stress, the exhaustion that never seems to go away—it's all starting to take a toll. You might find yourself asking, "What happened to me? Why does everything feel so hard?" You’ve tried to manage it on your own, but the weight of it all feels too heavy, and the thought of reaching out is stressful because the last thing you want to do is burden others with your problems.
Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from life, like you’re just going through the motions, numb to the things that once brought you joy. Or perhaps your mind races with worry, unable to slow down, leaving you tense and on edge time and time again.
Deep down, you know you can’t keep going on like this. You’re ready to feel like yourself again.
Just because no one else sees you struggling doesn’t mean what you’re experiencing isn’t real.
You don’t have to go through this alone.
How itworks
When life feels overwhelming and your nervous system is out of balance, it’s natural to feel like something’s wrong. But these are signs that your body and mind are asking for help, not evidence that you’ve failed. Taking this step towards healing and rediscovering yourself is something to be proud of.
Your nervous system can swing into the "High Zone," where anxiety takes over, or drop into the "Low Zone," where you might feel more down or depressed. Sometimes, it even bounces between the two, making it hard to stay in the "Resilient Zone"—that place where you feel steady and well.
In this work, I’m not a passive observer—I see myself walking alongside you. This will be an interactive experience that focuses on your life, your well-being, and your goals. I use a mix of approaches, like Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Somatic therapy, and the use of the Trauma Resiliency Model, to help you tap into your resilience and feel more empowered.
We’ll also focus on how your body responds to stress and trauma. I’ll guide you in learning how to recognize when your nervous system is out of balance and teach you tools to bring yourself back to a place of calm and strength. Over time, you can begin to feel more connected to yourself, more at ease, and ready to move forward with confidence.
My hope is to help you become kinder to yourself, learning to quiet the harsh inner critic that’s been weighing you down. In our work together, we’ll explore challenging emotions, discover your inner strengths, and embrace meaningful transformation. This is a place where real change—the kind you’ve been searching for—begins.
Turn ruminating thoughts into empowering affirmations.
“No one understands my pain.”
→ “I can be understood and supported by someone who really listens.”
“I don’t want to burden people with my problems.”
→ “I have a safe place to share without feeling like I’m a burden.”
“I can’t do this alone anymore.”
→ “I don’t have to. I have support and someone to help me through it.”
“I don’t feel excited about life.”
→ “I can rediscover joy and find things that make me feel alive again.”
“I can’t ever relax or slow down.”
→ “I can find ways to slow down and give myself permission to rest.”
Frequently asked questions
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AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy) focuses on healing trauma through emotional processing, while Somatic therapy addresses how your body holds stress and anxiety. Together, they help you reconnect with yourself and build resilience. Learn more about how I work here. Learn more.
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Yes, therapy can help you understand why you’re feeling disconnected and guide you toward feeling more present and engaged in life. We’ll work on reconnecting you with your emotions and the things that once brought you joy.Learn more.
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Anxiety often manifests in the body, causing tension, restlessness, and other physical symptoms. Through Somatic therapy, you’ll learn techniques to calm your nervous system and relieve physical discomfort associated with anxiety. Learn more.
