Areas of Focus

Therapy for High-Achieving, Anxious, and Highly Sensitive Women

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Stress and anxiety rarely show up on their own—they’re usually tied to deeper patterns like perfectionism, overthinking, self-doubt, burnout, or people-pleasing.

I specialize in helping women explore what’s going on beneath the surface so they can untangle those patterns and feel more grounded, calm, and connected.

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If you find yourself nodding along to any of the sections below, you’re in the right place.

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Anxiety, Worry & Stress Reduction

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You're constantly in your head, overthinking everything, expecting the worst, and running on empty. Maybe you feel it in your body—tension, restlessness, fatigue—but you keep pushing through. You want relief, but also clarity on why this keeps happening.

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In therapy, we’ll explore how stress and anxiety show up for you mentally, emotionally, and physically. You’ll learn how to quiet your nervous system, challenge negative thinking patterns, and build coping skills that actually help—not just distract. This is a space to slow down, breathe, and reset.

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Topics we might cover:

• Anxiety in the body + nervous system overload

• Fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fix responses

• Overfunctioning, perfectionism, and procrastination

• Avoidance cycles + negative thought loops

• Stress vs. burnout vs. moral injury

• Cognitive distortions + black-and-white thinking

• Effective coping that fits your life

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Communication, Boundaries & Self-Expression

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You have wants and needs—but expressing them feels hard. Maybe you say “yes” when you mean “no,” or you worry about letting people down if you speak up. You might even struggle to identify what your boundaries are in the first place.

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In therapy, we’ll get clear on your needs, build your confidence in expressing them, and explore how to set (and hold) boundaries without guilt. We’ll also talk about how your communication style may have been shaped by family dynamics, social conditioning, or fear of conflict.

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Topics we might cover:

• What healthy boundaries actually look like

• Saying “no” without guilt or over-explaining

• Honoring your limits + recognizing emotional bandwidth

• Fear of disappointing others

• Assertive vs. passive or people-pleasing styles

• Social media boundaries + digital burnout

• Self-advocacy and self-empowerment

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Self-Esteem, Confidence & Self-Acceptance

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You’re your own worst critic. Even when others praise you, you question if you’re really “enough.” You might constantly compare yourself to others or feel like an imposter in your own life. Sound familiar?

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Together, we’ll gently unpack the internalized beliefs, fears, and shame that drive these patterns. We'll work toward building a relationship with yourself based on compassion, not criticism—so you can stop shrinking and start showing up fully.

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Topics we might cover:

• People-pleasing + fear of judgment

• Imposter syndrome + comparison traps

• Insecurity, shame spirals, and not feeling “good enough”

• Inner critic vs. inner nurturer

• Personal strengths + core values

• Emotional neglect + self-compassion practices

• Inner child work + healing old narratives

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Relationships & Social Connection

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You crave deeper connection, but relationships often feel draining or unbalanced. You may find yourself avoiding conflict, shrinking your needs, or feeling alone—even in a crowded room. Maybe you’re navigating family tension, friendship shifts, or struggles with intimacy.

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Therapy is a place to explore your patterns in relationships and how they’ve been shaped over time. Whether you want to deepen current connections or build new ones, we’ll work on creating relationships that feel safe, reciprocal, and aligned with your values.

Topics we might cover:

• Loneliness vs. solitude

• Relationship and family dynamics

• Boundaries + emotional safety in connection

• Conflict avoidance + resolution skills

• Attachment styles + intimacy issues

• Communication styles (including the MN nice kind!)

• Support systems + asking for help

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Self-Care & Life Balance

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You want to take better care of yourself, but life is busy and the idea of “self-care” sometimes feels like just another task on your list. Maybe you spend more time zoning out than actually recharging, or you’re stuck in patterns of unhealthy coping.

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Let’s redefine what self-care means for you. We’ll look at your relationship with comfort, avoidance, productivity, and rest—and create space for routines that truly nourish your body, mind, and nervous system.

You don’t have to earn your right to rest.

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Topics we might cover:

• What effective self-care actually looks like

• Avoidance coping + mindless “checking out”

• Boundaries as a form of self-care

• Coping as a highly sensitive person

• Radical acceptance + emotional regulation

• Discomfort vs. growth mindset

• Creating balance that honors your whole self

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Ready to Get Started?

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If you're resonating with any (or all) of these areas, you're not alone—and you don’t have to keep pushing through on your own. Therapy can help you understand what’s really going on and give you tools that make a real difference in your day-to-day life.

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Want to learn more about my training and clinical expertise? Check out my Specialties page.