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A Brighter Side of Therapy

Wellness for Anxious Over-Thinkers in California

Therapy doesn’t need to feel dark and scary.

Yes, the experiences and emotions we process may be challenging, but a lens of curiosity will help us illuminate the right steps forward.

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You find yourself constantly overthinking and spiraling. Logically know everything is ok, but you can’t seem to stop worrying and obsessing.

You’ve listened to mental health podcasts, read books, and watched countless tik toks trying to solve the problem but nothing works long term. You’re ready to try something new.

You worry you’re “too self aware” for therapy because you already understand “why” you feel the way you do. The problem is, something still feels off.

You feel things more deeply than people around you, and you’ve been called “the sensitive one”. Sometimes it makes you feel like you’re not handling things the way you “should” be.

Hi, I’m Tori. 

I believe that your feelings deserve to be taken seriously.

I can assure you that no matter what you bring into therapy, there is nothing broken about you. In our work together we’ll explore the roots of your anxiety and how it developed over time to try to warn you of danger. We’ll learn to listen to these feelings in a new way so that you can respond with confidence. You’ll build an understanding that your mind and body are trying to work for you, not against you.

Emotions and sensations are your body’s way of communicating with you. They tell you about your needs, your boundaries, and how you're responding to what's happening in your life. Instead of labeling them as 'good' or 'bad,' we’ll work on seeing them as messages, each one offering valuable information about what’s going on inside you.

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How I Can Help

  • Somatic Therapy

    Somatic therapy is a “bottom-up“ approach that can help you process and move through trauma by focusing on physical sensations and breath to re-wire neural pathways and regulate your nervous system.

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  • People Pleasers

    You grew up in a family where there wasn’t much room to talk about feelings. Because you weren’t shown how to set boundaries or have honest conversations, you find it difficult to be honest or say ‘no’ as an adult.

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  • Highly Sensitive People

    You process information deeply and are often more attuned to the emotions and needs of others. You may feel overstimulated in busy environments or feel easily irritated by sensory experiences.

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  • Over Achievers

    Feeling content with where you’re at is an unfamiliar concept. You were taught that if you’re not grinding, you’re lazy. You don’t want to lose your work ethic but you wonder when you’ll finally find ease.

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  • People Pleasers

    You grew up in a family where there wasn’t much room to talk about feelings. Because you weren’t shown how to set boundaries or have honest conversations, you find it difficult to be honest or say ‘no’ as an adult.

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  • College and Grad Students

    College can be a time of high stress, with pressures from academics, social life, and future career plans. These stressors can leave you feeling overwhelmed and isolated.

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How it Works

What you need now is ease. I’m here to help you simplify the process as you begin your journey.

1

Get in touch.

Fill out the form on my contact page letting me know you’re interested in getting started! From there we’ll schedule a 20-minute call to answer all of your questions and set up our first appointment. You can reach out to me here.

2

Begin your journey.

Show up to our appointment (in person or virtually), make yourself a cup of tea, and appreciate the steps you’ve taken for yourself. We’ll meet weekly to dig deep into the parts of your life that are causing stress and dysregulation.

3

Rediscover yourself.

We’ll build skills that soothe your nervous system and create a sense of safety and confidence. By digging deep into your life experiences, behavior patterns, and stressors, we’ll discover the underlying patterns that keep you in the same cycles.

Ready to embrace change?

Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage- change is scary! As you begin your work in therapy, you'll start to feel clarity, peace, and alignment. I am so excited for you.