In-person in L.A. and online across CA
Therapy for Women
Specializing in anxiety, depression, and burnout
Are you “doing it all” with no signs of stopping?
Women have an extraordinary amount of mental, emotional, and physical burden upon them, what is often called “invisible labor,” the unpaid work women are expected to do. It is often not seen or noticed. You feel like if you don’t do it, nobody else will; for instance, making sure that the house is well stocked with food and supplies, organizing birthday parties and vacations, scheduling and being responsible for medical appointments for each member of the family including the pets, and providing emotional support for everyone in the home.
It’s the constant thinking.
It doesn’t just stop at home. At work, women are expected to not only perform well at their jobs but provide emotional support to others. Men are expected to be confident and competent only, while women are expected to be those things in addition to being empathetic and understanding.
You’ve been running on empty for so long. You are surprised that you haven’t physically collapsed. It feels unsustainable. Yet you go on. This uncompensated work is underappreciated at best and often unnoticed.
No wonder you’re burned out.
As a result of all this additional responsibility on women:
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Maybe you snap at your spouse or kids and don’t understand why you’re so angry all the time. Perhaps you're not sleeping well worrying about all the things yet to do on your list. You isolate yourself from others as you have no time or energy for maintaining friendships. You’re sick of hearing yourself complaining about how challenging things have been, but you feel insincere pasting on a smile.
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Maybe you’re surviving on protein bars to get you through the day, overeating due to stress, or not eating at all. You may have gained too much weight or lost weight due to overbearing stress. You know you should work out, but there is barely any time to use the bathroom let alone exercise. You’ve made sure the kids get their annual physicals, but yours is long overdue.
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You’ve been so busy making sure there is toilet paper under each sink, you purchased the Little League snacks for this week’s game, took the dog to the vet for an updated Rabies shot so you can board him, do laundry, and pack for the whole family for this weekend’s getaway that you planned and will likely not be restful in the least! That last sentence alone is a hard-to-read run-on sentence that makes you feel breathless. It’s a great metaphor for the “Go Go Go” of your life and the inevitable exhaustion.
Who are you under the weight of this heavy to-do list?
It doesn’t have to be like this.
Life feels overwhelming. There seems to be no time at all, let alone for therapy, which may feel like “one more thing” on your never-ending list. I offer flexible scheduling where you can meet in person if you want to get away or we can meet virtually at your convenience in the comfort of your own space–when the kids are napping, during your lunch break, or after dinner. This is your time to create more space for you and your needs.
When we sit down together, you never have to worry that I will minimize what you’re going through because I get it. My intent is that you feel seen, heard, and understood.
Together, we will work toward your goals with small, accessible steps that will help you experience more joy and balance in life.
Therapy for women can help you…
Prioritize and effectively communicate your needs
Identify what fills your cup and learn to set healthy boundaries
Gain insight into your authentic self outside of your roles
Stop equating self-compassion and self-care with selfishness.
Take actionable steps to improve your overall health
Identify and practice new coping skills such as mindfulness
Feel more overall life satisfaction
You are important. Your needs matter. You are not meant to be a bottomless vessel for pouring.
You have permission to fill your cup.
By replenishing yourself, you will inevitably replenish the relationships in your life and your overall health.
you have permission to fill your cup
Questions?
Frequently asked questions about therapy for women
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I work with women who feel weighed down by the “invisible load” that comes with juggling caregiving responsibilities at work and home, while often being the one managing the daily household needs. This constant mental, emotional, and physical labor can leave women feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and burned out, which negatively impacts their overall health and relationships.
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I am trained in both EMDR levels 1 and 2 and Internal Family Systems, but my main theoretical approach continues to be Person-Centered theory where the client is an expert in their own life and the therapist supports by offering “unconditional positive regard.” Research tells us that the therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in positive change. When clients are given unconditional acceptance with a therapist they can trust, they are able to initiate and sustain improvements in their lives. In addition to using tools from the aforementioned trainings, I also incorporate interventions from mindfulness, CBT, DBT and Solution Focused Therapy. I am committed to expanding my knowledge to better support my clients.
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I am not a couples therapist. I am happy to provide referrals for couples therapists upon request. My focus is on supporting women with their burnout heavy roles. However, positive changes in your life may benefit your relationship with your partner and other relationships in your life.