Online therapy for anxiety & burnout

Let’s create a calmer, more livable everyday life for you.

I work with adults in their mid-20s to late-30s who live at a fast pace and feel drained by anxiety, burnout, and constant self-criticism. Together, we build a safe, online space that fits your real life — not an ideal version of it.

  • Based in Seattle, WA
  • Adults in their 20s & 30s
  • CBT • Mindfulness-based • Trauma-informed
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About me

I’m a US-based psychologist specializing in anxiety, burnout, and relationship stress in adults who juggle demanding careers, remote work, or big life transitions. My work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and a trauma-informed lens, so you can feel both understood and safe.

In our sessions, we move at your pace. We explore what you’re going through, make sense of patterns that keep repeating, and turn insight into small, realistic shifts that can actually fit into your everyday life.

  • M.A. in Clinical Psychology – University of Washington, Seattle
  • Experience with clients across multiple US time zones
  • Ongoing training in CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care
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“Therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating a space where you’re allowed to show up exactly as you are — and not be alone with it.”

Who I work with

I primarily work with adults in their mid-20s to late-30s who feel like they’re “holding it together” on the outside, but are running on empty underneath.

Young professional

Young professionals & remote workers

If your days are full of meetings, messages, and deadlines, but very little space for you, we’ll work on boundaries, people-pleasing, and the fear that you’re never quite “enough” — even when you’re exhausted.

Anxiety & overthinking

Anxiety, overthinking & inner pressure

For people who replay conversations in their head, spiral into worst-case scenarios, and feel like their mind never switches off. We’ll learn to separate facts from fears, and build a kinder, more grounded relationship with your thoughts.

Relationships & boundaries

Relationships, boundaries & repeating patterns

If you often put other people’s needs first and end up feeling resentful, invisible, or drained, we’ll explore the patterns underneath and work toward more equal, honest, and sustainable connections — without losing yourself in the process.

How I can help

All sessions are held online, through secure video. We work on a consistent weekly basis, with clear focus and room to adjust as your life shifts.

Individual therapy for adults

Deeper, ongoing work focusing on anxiety, self-worth, trauma, and recurring patterns in relationships and work.

  • 50-minute sessions, once a week
  • CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed approaches
  • Practical tools you can take into daily life

Counseling for stress & burnout

More focused support around work stress, burnout, and redefining what “success” looks like for you — without collapsing.

  • Short-term, structured work (8–12 sessions)
  • Mindfulness and nervous-system regulation skills
  • Exploring beliefs about productivity & self-worth

Short-term online support

For transitional seasons (a move, new role, breakup) when you don’t necessarily need long-term therapy, but you don’t want to navigate it all alone.

  • Packages of 4–6 sessions
  • Clear focus around one main area
  • Brief email check-ins between sessions when needed

What working together looks like

My style is structured but human. We move between reflection and practical steps, always with respect for your pace and nervous system — not just your to-do list.

  1. 1

    Short intro call (15 minutes)

    We’ll briefly talk about what brings you to therapy, I’ll answer questions about how I work, and we’ll see if it feels like a good fit.

  2. 2

    Clarifying your focus & goals

    In the first sessions, we map out what’s going on and name specific, realistic goals. These guide our work, so you know what we’re moving toward.

  3. 3

    Consistent weekly sessions

    Through conversation, gentle challenge, and small experiments in your everyday life, we create more room for you — not just for what everyone else needs from you.

  4. 4

    Reviewing progress & closing a chapter

    When it feels like a chapter is complete, we review what has shifted, what you’re taking with you, and how you can support yourself going forward — with the option to return if life changes again.

How clients describe our work together

The quotes below are anonymized and adapted for privacy. They are meant to illustrate the tone of the work, not to promote guarantees or specific outcomes.

“For the first time I felt like someone wasn’t rushing to give me advice, but was actually trying to understand how my life feels from the inside. Little by little, the way I talk to myself has softened.”

Woman, early 30s

“Work stress had become this constant background noise. Through our sessions I learned to set boundaries without feeling like I was letting everyone down.”

Man, mid-30s

“I was worried I’d be judged. Instead, I felt like I had a space where I could say things out loud for the first time and not have to pretend I was okay.”

Woman, late 20s

Frequently asked questions

How long is a session and how often do we meet?

Most sessions are 50 minutes and take place once a week, on the same day and time. In some cases we may adjust the frequency based on your needs and what’s clinically appropriate.

How do online sessions work in practice?

Sessions are held via secure video, similar to a video call. You’ll need a stable internet connection, a private space where you feel comfortable speaking openly, and headphones if that helps you feel more focused or discreet.

Do you take insurance? What about fees?

This demo website does not represent real clinical services, so specific fee and insurance information is not provided. In a real practice, this section would clearly outline session fees, whether insurance is accepted (in-network or out-of-network), and any options for superbills or sliding-scale rates.

How long does therapy usually last?

It depends on what you’re working on and how deep you’d like to go. Some people come for a focused 8–12 session block around a specific issue, while others choose longer-term work to explore patterns and identity on a deeper level.

Book your first session

Share a few details below and you’ll receive a follow-up email within 1–2 business days with suggested times and next steps.

Sending this form does not lock you into long-term therapy. The first session is a chance to see how it feels and whether working together is the right fit for you.

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