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Online Therapy for High-Achieving Women In Santa Monica & Across California

If you’re searching for therapy in Santa Monica because the overthinking, anxiety, or past trauma feels too heavy, you’re in the right place. With EMDR therapy, we’ll work together to release what’s been stuck, so you can rest, reset, and start living with more ease.

Why Online Therapy in Santa Monica, CA ?

Santa Monica is a city of ambition and beauty, but also of pressure. The fast pace, high cost of living, and constant performance culture can take a toll. Online therapy provides a safe, convenient, and private way to get the support you need without adding more stress.

  • Convenience: Access therapy from home, your office, or even your car between commitments.

  • Privacy: No waiting rooms, no commuting, no running into someone you know on Montana Avenue.

  • Flexibility: Therapy that fits into your schedule, whether you’re a student, professional, or parent.

For many of my clients, the real challenge isn’t just scheduling therapy, it’s learning how to feel safe slowing down. In this blog about anxiety as an alarm, I explain why your nervous system may stay on high alert even when life looks calm on the outside.

Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Santa Monica

Many of my Santa Monica clients describe feeling like they’re living two lives:

  • The one others see — polished, competent, capable.

  • The one inside — anxious, overextended, and exhausted from constantly performing.

You might find yourself:

  • Trying to meet impossible standards in your career or family life.

  • Overthinking every decision until you’re paralyzed.

  • Saying “yes” to everyone else but “no” to yourself.

  • Carrying old pain from childhood or relationships that still shapes how you show up today.

Therapy is the space where you don’t have to keep it together. Where you can explore what you’ve been carrying, and begin to release it with compassion and support.

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Our sessions aren’t about forcing change or performing healing. They’re about creating space for your nervous system to feel safe enough to let go.

You don’t need to prepare a script or have the “right” answers. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels supportive. With EMDR therapy and trauma-informed care, you’ll learn to:

  • Release the old beliefs driving your burnout.

  • Create new ways of relating to yourself and others.

  • Build nervous system safety so rest doesn’t feel like failure.

If you’d like a clear picture of what this process actually looks like, explore my What to Expect in EMDR blog.

What Online Therapy Feels Like

What We Can Work On Together

With my Santa Monica clients and women across California we often work through:

  • You’ve learned to measure your worth by what you accomplish… grades, deadlines, promotions, how much you do for others. While that drive has helped you succeed, it also leaves you feeling like it’s never enough. In therapy, we’ll work on untangling those perfectionistic patterns so you can reconnect with your value as a whole person. With EMDR therapy, we’ll explore where that belief took root and release it, so achievement no longer feels tied to your worth.

  • Anxiety isn’t just “in your head” it lives in your body. Maybe it shows up as racing thoughts before bed, tension in your chest, or a constant hum of “what if” scenarios. Together, we’ll use trauma-informed strategies and EMDR therapy to calm your nervous system and process the memories or beliefs that keep your mind on high alert. Over time, anxiety becomes less of a constant alarm and more of a signal you know how to respond to with confidence.

  • You’ve been taught that keeping others happy keeps you safe, but it often leaves you exhausted, resentful, and disconnected from yourself. In therapy, we’ll explore the roots of your people-pleasing and practice building boundaries that feel safe, not scary. With EMDR, we’ll address the deeper fears behind saying “no” so you can show up in relationships with authenticity and balance instead of guilt.

  • Old experiences don’t disappear just because you grew up. If you felt abandoned, criticized, or unseen as a child, those wounds may still shape your relationships today in trust issues, fear of rejection, or struggles with self-worth. Together, we’ll gently uncover those patterns and begin healing them at the root. EMDR therapy gives your nervous system the chance to finally release what’s been carried for years, opening space for more connection, ease, and self-compassion.

Too Busy for Therapy?

You’re always on the go, making sure work, family, and responsibilities get done… yet your own needs stay at the bottom of the list. The truth is, high-functioning anxiety and burnout don’t go away just because you push harder.

That’s why I offer flexible online therapy in Santa Monica designed for people with full schedules. Through EMDR therapy, we can uncover the root of why slowing down feels unsafe, and help your nervous system finally relax.

And if therapy feels like too big a step right now, you don’t have to wait to start feeling relief. My Inner Glow Emotional Intelligence Workbook is a guided tool you can use at home to reconnect with yourself, even in the middle of a busy week.

Not sure what EMDR looks like in practice? You can read more in my blog on what to expect in an EMDR session.

Why Work With Me Online

I specialize in helping high-achieving women in Westwood and across California who are tired of carrying everything on their shoulders. My approach combines trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, and emotional intelligence skills, so we can get to the root of your struggles instead of just managing symptoms.

With online therapy, you can:

  • Access the same transformative EMDR work we’d do in person, without leaving Westwood.

  • Build real tools for nervous system regulation, confidence, and boundaries.

  • Heal from perfectionism, overthinking, and emotional exhaustion while staying in your safe space.

For clients ready to dive deeper, I also offer EMDR Intensives — extended sessions that help you process more in less time.

What I Offer Online

  • Free Consultation Call

    Offering a free 15-minute phone call or zoom to explore your desires and challenges and to see if it’s a good fit.

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  • Individual Therapy (50 Minutes)

    Weekly support for long-term healing and growth.

    Learn More About Individual Therapy

  • EMDR Intensives

    Extended sessions for faster breakthrough’s when weekly therapy isn’t enough.

    Learn More About EMDR Intensives
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Communities I Serve Near Santa Monica

While many of my clients live or work in Santa Monica, I also support women and professionals across the Westside and beyond.

  • Venice – Many of my Venice clients are creatives, entrepreneurs, and wellness professionals who love the community’s energy but struggle with burnout and perfectionism.

  • Brentwood – In Brentwood, I often work with women balancing demanding careers and family life, navigating the pressure to do it all.

  • Pacific Palisades – Clients here often describe carrying the weight of high expectations and wanting therapy that goes deeper than surface-level coping.

  • Malibu – Many Malibu clients reach out for support with stress, anxiety, and family dynamics while seeking a private, secure space for therapy.

  • Westwood / UCLA – Students and professionals in Westwood often come to me for help with overthinking, people-pleasing, and the stress of high achievement.

  • Culver City – My Culver City clients are often professionals in tech, media, or start-ups dealing with fast-paced work environments and difficulty slowing down.

If you’re located anywhere in California, you can access online EMDR and therapy with me — no commute required.

FAQs about Online Therapy

If you have more questions have a look at the FAQ page or reach out.

  • Yes. Research shows online therapy can be just as impactful as in-person sessions, especially when you feel safe and seen.

    My clients say they appreciate having a familiar, private space to open up from home. No commute, no waiting room and no pressure to “look okay.”

  • A quiet, private space, a strong Wi-Fi connection, and a phone, tablet, or computer. Headphones are helpful, especially if we’re doing EMDR or deeper nervous system work.

  • That’s completely normal at first. Many clients start off unsure, but quickly feel comfortable once they realize this space is here for them. You can show up in a hoodie, on your couch, no small talk required. This space is about you, not performing.

  • Absolutely. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to start.

    Whether you’re grieving, burned out, or navigating a life shift, online therapy gives you the space to feel without needing to explain or justify it all.

  • You can book a free 20-minute consultation right away. We’ll talk about what you’re carrying, what you need, and if working together feels like a good fit. From there, we’ll find a time that works for your schedule.