The Therapy Process

offered virtually throughout California

Online Telehealth Therapy in CA for Anxiety

Inside Our Therapy Room

We will begin by focusing on what feels most urgent to you, helping you regain stability and feel grounded as we build a strong foundation for change. From there, we will look at the patterns and rigid rules that keep you stuck in cycles of anxiety, uncover what fuels these struggles, and create space for insight, self-compassion, and growth.

I see therapy as a collaborative process where your experiences, values, and goals guide the work we do together. It is not a cookie cutter experience because what we focus on will be shaped by your unique needs and what matters most to you. Because authenticity matters, I welcome humor, memes, and yes, even fancy curse words. My goal is for therapy to feel like a safe and refreshing space where you can explore, learn, and leave each session with clarity and steps that feel doable.

Evidence-Based Practices and Perspectives That Guide My Work:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

    I incorporate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients build a new relationship with their thoughts and emotions, making space for difficult feelings instead of avoiding them, while staying grounded in the present. Together, we’ll identify core beliefs and rigid rules that keep you stuck, unhook from unhelpful thoughts, and create actionable steps toward a life guided by your values rather than fear. This process fosters resilience, authenticity, and freedom, with small shifts over time leading to a more meaningful and purposeful life.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy

    I often draw from DBT to help clients develop grounding skills for moments when emotions feel overwhelming, bringing the body and mind back to the present and creating steadiness when things feel out of control. Grounding may involve engaging the five senses, practicing paced breathing, or using distress tolerance tools to ride out intense waves of emotion without reacting impulsively. I also integrate DBT to support relationship skill building, including setting and holding boundaries, communicating more effectively, and navigating conflict without losing connection.

  • Person-in-Environment

    My style emphasizes a person-in-environment lens to explore not only your internal experiences but also how your surroundings, relationships, and daily environments impact your well-being. This perspective helps us balance inner work with outer context, building coping skills for what you can’t change while also making changes where possible—like setting boundaries, creating supportive routines, or finding nourishing communities. This approach keeps therapy grounded in the reality that growth doesn’t happen in isolation, and together we’ll work to create conditions where you can thrive.

  • Strength-Based

    I practice from a strength-based perspective to help clients recognize and build on the resilience, values, and skills they already carry, shifting the focus from what feels “wrong” to the inner resources that have helped them survive and adapt. Together, we’ll uncover and amplify these strengths, using them as building blocks for change and growth. I believe each client brings their own wisdom into therapy, and part of my role is to highlight that power and help you develop new strengths, creating lasting confidence and momentum well beyond our sessions.

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  • We work on relating differently to your thoughts and emotions, practicing grounding skills to steady your body, and uncovering the patterns and environments that keep you stuck. We also build on the strengths you already have so that instead of being defined by anxiety, you feel more confident and equipped to handle life’s challenges.

  • We work on slowing down and recognizing the signals your body gives before emotions boil over. Together we practice grounding and regulation skills so you can respond instead of react. We also explore the deeper patterns, triggers, and environments that fuel anger, while strengthening your ability to communicate needs and set boundaries in healthier ways. Over time, anger shifts from feeling out of control to becoming a signal you can understand and manage.

  • We work on exploring the patterns that keep you putting others first at the expense of your own needs. Together we untangle the guilt, fear of conflict, and self-criticism that drive these cycles, while building skills to set boundaries with confidence and compassion. The focus is on helping you stay connected to others without losing yourself, so you can show up authentically and honor what truly matters to you.

  • We work on understanding the rigid standards and self-critical thoughts that keep you caught in cycles of perfectionism. Together we practice loosening the grip of unrealistic expectations, building self-compassion, and finding flexibility in how you approach goals. The focus is on creating space to grow, make mistakes, and still feel worthy so you can pursue what matters without being driven by constant pressure.

  • We work on understanding the patterns that show up in your relationships, whether it is conflict, difficulty with communication, or losing yourself while trying to keep the peace. Together we practice skills for setting boundaries, expressing needs clearly, and navigating differences without shutting down or escalating. The focus is on building healthier, more authentic connections where you can feel both secure and true to yourself.

  • We work on navigating the uncertainty and stress that come with major life transitions, whether it is a new relationship, career shift, parenthood, or other big change. Together we explore the mix of emotions that arise, strengthen grounding and coping skills, and clarify the values that can guide you through the transition. The focus is on helping you adjust with resilience and move forward in a way that feels intentional and authentic to you.

Let’s work together.

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