Reclaiming Your Peace
Relational Anxiety & Regulation.
$150 per 50-minute session | In-Network with Aetna, Anthem, & Blue Shield of CA
Clinical Focus Areas
Changing your family narrative often comes with a persistent internal pressure. You may find yourself in a cycle of over-responsibility, always scanning for the next crisis because you have been conditioned to be the emotional anchor for those around you. We focus on slowing down this internal noise and regulating your nervous system so you can show up fully without the constant feeling of being on edge.
Relational Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up most clearly in your closest connections as a constant fear of being "too much" or "not enough." We use Gottman and EFT informed principles to identify the cycles of withdrawal that keep you feeling isolated. By understanding your attachment patterns, you learn how to communicate your needs with clarity and build a secure foundation that survives the ups and downs of life.
The Body
Persistent worry is a physical state of the nervous system that keeps you feeling perpetually unsafe, even when there is no immediate threat. I help you identify how your body holds stress through restlessness, a racing heart, or a body that refuses to turn off. Together, we use somatic awareness to reclaim a sense of physical ease and a steady presence in your daily movements.
Cycle Breaking Stress
For many, anxiety is the emotional byproduct of choosing a different path than the one modeled by your family. This surfaces as a deep-seated guilt or a fear of "betraying" the system when you prioritize your own well-being. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we navigate these feelings so you can remain anchored in your values while establishing the boundaries required for your peace.
Emotional Flexibility
Managing anxiety requires practical tools that allow you to move through overwhelm without being consumed by it. We focus on ACT and DBT-informed skills to help you stay present when your mind tries to pull you into a future of "what ifs." You will learn to observe your thoughts with curiosity rather than judgment, creating the space needed to make intentional, authentic choices.
Our Clinical Roadmap
We move beyond the habit of just talking about symptoms to actively shift how you relate to your internal world. This process focuses on building psychological flexibility rather than simply "managing" daily stress.
Phase 01: Openness (Finding Flexibility)
Dropping the internal defensive armor that keeps you feeling misunderstood. We work on unhooking from self-doubt and moving out of a state of constant threat.
Phase 02: Awareness (Slowing Down)
Noticing the physical tension that drives the pressure to manage everyone else's emotions. We identify which "family scripts" belong to you and which belong to your history.
Phase 03: Engagement (Building Legacy)
Taking purposeful action to build a life consistent with your values. Every choice becomes an intentional step toward a life that is entirely of your own design.