Trauma + Anxiety Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Santa Monica, CA
Helping high-achieving women heal anxiety, overthinking, and people-pleasing through EMDR therapy and emotional intelligence throughout California
Does This Sound Familiar?
You’ve spent your life trying to be enough:
You work hard and show up for everyone else
You pride yourself on being dependable, the one everyone can count on. But lately, it’s starting to feel like there’s no space left for you.
You keep it all together
On the outside: your calm, capable, and collected. On the Inside: your tired of pretending its all fine. You wonder when someone will finally notice how much you’re holding.
Inside you feel anxious, unseen and disconnected
You’ve checked every box, done everything “right”, yet there’s still this ache…maybe its the quiet fear that maybe peace isn’t meant for you.
You’ve mastered being the high-achiever or the dependable one, yet no matter how much you achieve or give, it never feels like enough.
You’re so good at holding it all together that people assume you’re fine. But you’re exhausted from surviving and are ready to feel something deeper than “fine”.
If you nodded “yes” to even one of these, your not broken, you’re just exhausted of surviving alone. Let’s change that together.
I’m Olivia, & I Get It!
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Certified Therapist & Certified Wellness Coach
You’ve been stuck in survival mode, constantly overthinking, over-giving, or trying to be perfect just to feel loved. You keep it all together for everyone else, but inside you feel anxious, misunderstood, and never quite enough.
Through trauma-informed therapy and EMDR in California, I help high-achieving women and men slow down the mental noise, release emotional pressure, and finally feel safe in their own bodies.
You’ve probably gotten really good at:
Saying “I’m fine” while silently overthinking every interaction
Holding yourself to impossible standards of perfection.
Feeling guilty when you try to rest.
Putting everyone else’s needs before your own
The truth is: nothing is wrong with you. It’s that your nervous system learned long ago that survival meant doing more, being perfect, and staying in control.
But now, those strategies (people-pleasing, perfectionism, overthinking) are no longer serving you.
Through trauma therapy and EMDR in Santa Monica and across California, I help you gently reconnect with your nervous system to feel safe again, so you can stop surviving and start feeling grounded, calm, and connected to yourself.
If You’re Experiencing Trauma + Anxiety…
You’re Not Alone
The Cost of Staying Stuck
When you don’t address the root, the symptoms multiply.
Anxiety that hums in the background, even on good days, keeping your nervous system on high alert.
Sleepless nights replaying the “what ifs,” wondering why your mind can’t shut off.
Burnout and emotional exhaustion that no amount of vacations or self-care hacks can fix.
Relationships where you give, give, give but still end up feeling unseen or misunderstood.
Guilt and shame when you slow down or say no.
When you’ve spent years in survival mode, your brain learns to protect you through overthinking, people-pleasing, and perfectionism, but those same patterns eventually leave you feeling disconnected and drained.
The truth is: healing isn’t about pushing harder, it’s about helping your nervous system feel safe enough to rest and let go of outdated belief systems.
Through trauma therapy and EMDR intensives in Santa Monica and across California, you can finally process what your body’s been carrying and find a sense of calm that lasts.
How Anxiety + Trauma in Santa Monica moves you to Hope
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Anxiety Therapy
When your mind won’t stop replaying conversations or future “what ifs,” anxiety therapy helps you slow down and breathe again.
We’ll work on grounding your body, understanding the root of your stress, and breaking the cycle of self-pressure and perfectionism that keeps you stuck in survival mode.
Learn More → about finding calm and balance again
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Trauma-Informed Therapy
You may look strong on the outside, but inside, you’re tired of holding it all together.
Trauma-informed therapy helps you heal the past you couldn’t control (whether from childhood wounds, emotional neglect, or painful relationships) so you can feel safe, seen, and enough in the present.
Learn More → about releasing what’s been too heavy to carry
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EMDR Intensives
If you’ve already done years of talk therapy but still feel like something’s missing, EMDR Intensives can help you finally release what your body has been holding.
Through a focused, immersive approach supported by From Head to Heart Workbook you’ll process emotional pain at your own pace and experience lasting relief.
Learn More → about how reprocessing can bring lasting relief
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Grief & Loss Therapy
Grief shows up after heartbreak, divorce, miscarriage, family estrangement, or even the loss of the life you thought you’d have.
The waves of sadness, anger, guilt, or numbness can make you feel disconnected from yourself and others. Together we’ll honor your pain and rebuild connection after loss.
Learn More → about healing through compassion and connection
Here’s How Anxiety + Trauma Help Throughout California
If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, constantly overthinking, over-giving, or feeling like you have to be perfect to be loved, you’re not alone. Through trauma therapy and EMDR in California, I help high-achievers like you slow down the mental noise, release emotional pressure, and finally feel safe in your own body.
We’ll go beyond surface-level coping. Using a blend of trauma + anxiety therapy, nervous system regulation, and emotional intelligence coaching, I’ll help you:
Calm your racing thoughts and reduce anxiety so your body can rest.
Reprocess old memories that still trigger shame, fear, or guilt.
Set boundaries without feeling selfish or afraid of conflict.
Break free from perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns that drain you.
Reconnect with your emotions and learn to trust yourself again.
Together, we’ll help your body and mind learn a new rhythm. One that feels grounded, confident, and at peace.
Whether you’re in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, or anywhere across California, I offer online trauma therapy designed to meet you where you are and help you move from surviving to living.
Ways To Work Together
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Free Consultation
A gentle space to ask questions, share what’s been heavy, and see if we’re a good fit. Together we’ll clarify your goals and outline your next steps
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Anxiety + Trauma Therapy
Weekly Therapy offers a steady, supportive space to work through overthinking, perfectionism, and anxiety. You’ll learn to calm your nervous system, set boundaries without guilt, and feel more present in your relationships.
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EMDR Intensives
When you’re ready for deeper, faster results, intensives offer extended time to process trauma and release old triggers. In just a few hours, you’ll experience focused, breakthrough healing that helps you feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel confusing.
My Anxiety + Trauma therapy process is designed to meet you where you are, my approach is clear, simple, and paced with your nervous system in mind. And if you’re not ready yet, explore my Treasure Talks Blog for practical, trauma-informed insights you can use right away.
Reach out.
We’ll talk for 15 minutes to gently explore what’s been heavy, what you’re hoping for, and what would help you feel safe to begin.Schedule Your Intake.
If it feels right, we’ll set up your first session. I’ll send a welcome email with everything you need so you can arrive feeling prepared, not pressured.Work At Your Pace.
Whether it’s weekly therapy or an EMDR Intensive, we’ll find a rhythm that supports your nervous system and your goals. Every step is guided by what feels steady and doable for you.Feel like you.
Over time, you’ll notice yourself feeling clearer, calmer, and more connected without needing to perform, apologize, or carry everyone else’s weight.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re ready for EMDR intensives, trauma therapy, or weekly anxiety sessions in California, I’ll help you find the right path forward. Book a free consultation call and we’ll talk through your needs and find the best path forward together.
"Emotions are messengers. We suffer when we silence them."
LET’S MAKE THIS EASY
Frequently Asked Questions
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I specialize in helping high-achieving women who feel anxious, emotionally exhausted, or never “enough.” Many of my clients struggle with overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and unresolved childhood wounds that still shape how they show up in relationships, work, and daily life.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps your brain heal from past experiences that still trigger emotional or physical reactions. It’s especially effective for anxiety, trauma, burnout, and deep-rooted self-worth issues.
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If you’ve talked about your struggles but still feel stuck, EMDR may help your body and mind release what traditional talk therapy alone can’t reach. I also blend EMDR with trauma-informed talk therapy and emotional intelligence coaching to meet you where you are.
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Weekly EMDR offers steady progress over time, while intensives are a focused deep-dive to help you heal specific issues in a shorter period. Both are designed for people who are ready to stop surviving and start living with calm, confidence, and connection.
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I’m considered an out-of-network provider, which means you pay directly at the time of your session.
If your insurance plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, I can provide you with a superbill which is a detailed receipt you submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.To find out if your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits, contact your insurance provider directly. Many clients receive reimbursement for a portion of their session fees, usually between 50–80% depending on their plan and deductible.
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My current rate is $250 per 60-minute session. EMDR Intensives (3, 6, or 9 hours) are also available for clients seeking faster progress and deeper emotional relief. I don’t want finances to be the reason you can’t start. If you’re interested, we can explore options that fit your needs.