Shift from pleasing others to confidently honoring yourself.
Online Therapy in California
I help anxious people pleasers who second-guess every decision, break free from guilt and the overthinking cycle so they can feel confident in who they are.
If you’re the one always keeping the peace, overthinking every text, and doubting yourself in your relationships, you’re in the right place.
Maybe you feel…
Inadequate, inferior, and not good enough.
Like you can’t trust in yourself to have your own opinion, belief, or make a decision you feel good about.
Overwhelmed by intrusive thoughts that keep you from falling asleep or feeling in control.
Fearful of trusting others, worrying they may reject, abandon, or judge you.
Like you walk on eggshells around others, scared to say the wrong thing so you shut down and don’t speak up.
Uncomfortable to disagree with others so you “keep the peace” instead of protecting your own peace.
I want to help you finally stop abandoning yourself, learn to trust your gut, speak your truth without spiraling, and feel like you in your relationships again.
Hi, I’m Alexa
I’m a psychotherapist who specializes in helping people pleasers and anxious over thinkers, stuck in toxic or one-sided relationships. Together, we will work on setting boundaries without guilt, breaking free from the fear of disappointing others, and learn how to speak up without spiraling.
As someone who personally understands what anxiety feels like and how much it can harm relationships, I recognize the hard and very important work in getting back in control of your life.
My approach is relational, compassionate, and trauma-informed. Whether you struggle with anxiety, low self-worth, or staying in relationships that drain you, I help you reconnect with your voice and your needs to feel more confident and secure.
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I am trained in a variety of therapy methods, which allow me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
-Psychodynamic Therapy
-Attachment Theory
-Trauma Informed Therapy
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I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona, and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
I am Currently licensed in the state of California as an LMFT #130043.
My clinical experience includes providing therapy for children, adolescents and their families in a community mental health setting, as well as therapy for adults and couples in private practice.
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Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) from The Academy of Cognitive Therapy in 2021.
My Specialties
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Anxiety
Anxiety can be detrimental in that we can overthink, doubt ourselves, freeze up, or not speak up when we need to. Let’s identify the sources of your anxiety so you can learn healthier ways to cope.
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Codependency
Disconnection from yourself and others can leave you feeling lost. I want to empower you to learn how you can value yourself without the guilt, anxiety, and stress.
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Relationship Issues
We tend to repeat patterns in our relationships that reflect on areas within ourselves that need tending to. While relationships can be healing, they can also create challenges.
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Trauma
Trauma can activate stress in the brain and body in response to a stressor. Through building trust and collaboration I will empower you to increase safety within yourself and your world.
Let'‘s get started.
Ready to take the first step toward creating the life you truly want? Schedule a free consultation with me—I’ll learn more about you, I’ll answer your questions and we can decide together if we are a good fit. I will respond within at least 24 hours.
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