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Does this sound familiar?

•You’re so focused on meeting others’ needs that you forget to care for yourself.
•You often say “yes” when you wish you could say “no,” just to keep others happy.
•You feel guilty for being assertive, or, conversely, you criticize yourself for not taking a stand.
•Your high expectations leave you feeling like you’re constantly falling short.
•When you disappoint those you care about, your self-worth takes a hit.
•You’re stuck in a cycle of feeling like you’re never good enough.

Do you find yourself feeling anxious, overextended, and burned out? Outwardly, you might seem generous and caring, always anticipating the needs of others. But inwardly, you feel overwhelmed and resentful. Therapy offers a space to explore what’s causing your emotional pain. Perhaps someone important in your life—maybe a parent or another influential figure—has been dismissive of your needs or shown love conditionally, leaving you feeling exhausted and vulnerable. While it can be difficult, learning to slow down, acknowledge your feelings, and set healthy boundaries is essential for your well-being.

Together, we’ll work through the guilt, anxiety, and self-doubt that hold you back from embracing your worth and advocating for yourself. Despite the fear of alienating others, you’ll come to see how self-compassion and setting boundaries can create deeper, more genuine relationships with both yourself and those around you. To schedule your free 20-minute consultation, reach out today.

I can also help with:
Stress, anxiety, and burnout
Life transitions
Relationship challenges
Trauma
Grief and loss
Goal setting and follow-through
Self-esteem
Personal growth

I was interviewed by the San Francisco Chronicle’s Annie Vainshtein for an advice column called “Pandemic Problems.” Check out the debut article, Should I travel to visit my partner’s anti-mask family in Southern California?

“If you don’t feel safe, that’s reason enough not to go. We’re living in a time when very little feels in our control — the pandemic, wildfires, financial crises. ‘On a macro scale, we can feel so helpless, but on an individual scale, we have the power to set boundaries,’ he said.”

I believe everyone is creative, whether your passion lies in the arts, sciences, or sports—each of these requires creativity. One of humanity’s greatest gifts is our innate creativity. And before you say, “I’m not creative; I can’t even draw a stick figure,” think back to childhood, when creativity wasn’t a label but simply the joy of smearing finger paint on paper.

We are all born creative, naturally tapping into our abilities as children. Sadly, as we grow older, our creativity can become stifled by messages that make us ashamed of the parts of ourselves that don’t conform or aren’t “good enough.” Yet, that spark of creativity never truly disappears. It holds a deep wisdom that can guide us to reconnect with ourselves, feel more alive, and engage with the world from a place of wonder and curiosity.

In therapy, I can help you rediscover that creative spark (no finger paints required), explore beyond your comfort zone, and find solid ground on your journey toward personal and creative growth. To learn more about therapy for creatives, follow the link below.