Therapy in California for Women Facing Anxiety, Grief, and Life Transitions
Reclaim your voice. Rewrite your story. Rise fully as you are.
You’ve spent years holding it all together. Now you’re wondering… what about me?
You’ve been the steady one. The strong one. The one everyone turns to.
You’ve done the work — maybe therapy, self-help books, podcasts, journaling — and you've gained insight. You know why you people-please, why you shrink, why certain relationships hurt more than they help. But the insight hasn’t brought the kind of relief you were hoping for.
You still feel stuck. Still overwhelmed. Still carrying something heavy you can’t quite name.
This season of life can bring up questions you thought you’d already answered. Shifting roles — at home, at work, in your relationships — stir up old patterns in new ways. Grief you thought you’d moved through reappears in quieter, deeper layers. You may feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you want, or even guilty for wanting more.
“Healing may not be so much about getting better, as about letting go of everything that isn’t you – all of the expectations, all of the beliefs – and becoming who you are”
Does any of this feel familiar?
Do you feel like life keeps moving, but you’re stuck in survival mode—just going through the motions, trying to hold it all together?
Is there a quiet sense that something needs to shift, but you can’t quite name what’s wrong—or how to begin?
Even in your closest relationships, do you sometimes feel invisible, disconnected, or like you’re always the one doing the emotional heavy lifting?
Have self-doubt and overthinking become so familiar that even small decisions leave you drained?
Do you ever wonder if you’ve missed your window—if it’s too late to reclaim the life or version of yourself you once imagined?
Has the weight of expectations, grief, or uncertainty left you frozen, shut down, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn?
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Therapy can offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore these feelings at your own pace, and in your own way. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, connection, and a deeper sense of safety in your own skin.
Hi, I’m Kathy and
I’m so glad you are here.
Let me start by saying this: You’re not broken—and you’re not doing it wrong.
Being human, especially in a world that often asks you to override your own needs, is hard. And when you’ve lived through relational wounds, life transitions, or long-term stress, it can feel like your mind, body, and emotions are pulling in different directions. That’s not failure—that’s adaptation.
So many of us were never taught how to navigate emotions safely, how to feel at home in our bodies, or how to stay connected in relationships that feel complicated. You may have internal parts that work hard to keep you safe—through perfectionism, numbing, people-pleasing, or constant overthinking—even if those strategies are no longer serving you.
In our work together, we’ll gently bring curiosity and compassion to the parts of you that carry old pain or protective roles. We’ll listen not just to your thoughts, but to your nervous system—learning how your body holds your story, and how to create safety from the inside out.
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about coming home to yourself—with more choice, more connection, and more room to breathe.
Learn more about working with me >
Anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic—it can look like overthinking, perfectionism, or always feeling “on.” I help midlife women slow down the racing thoughts, reconnect with their inner voice, and feel more grounded in their bodies. Together, we’ll gently unwind old patterns so you can move through the world with more calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Grief
Grief takes many forms — not just the loss of a loved one, but also the quiet ache of identity shifts, unmet childhood needs, or the life you thought you'd have. Whether your grief is fresh or decades old, clear or complicated, our work can help you make sense of what you’re carrying, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with compassion. You don’t have to grieve alone.
Life Transitions
Life transitions can stir up more than just change—they can awaken old grief, shake your sense of identity, and leave you feeling unmoored. Whether you're navigating shifts in career, relationships, motherhood, aging, or purpose, therapy can offer a grounded space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with your inner wisdom. You don’t have to move through it alone.
Workshops & Retreats
A place to explore self-growth and soul discovery with other like minded women. Utilizing creative arts and the research of Dr. Brene Brown and The Daring Way curriculum we gather to deepen our connection to ourselves and our relationships.
HOW I WORK
I believe therapy should be simple.
Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation to decide if I’m a good fit for you. If we are, great! We’ll schedule your first appointment and begin mapping out a path to your goals.
If not, no problem. I’ll refer to you to another talented therapist in my network who can help.
You want to be seen and heard…