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Therapy for Young Women

Anxiety + Perfectionism | Virtual Across Virginia

Living in Overdrive, Longing for Relief

You’re carrying so much—expectations, pressure, and a constant inner dialogue that rarely lets up. The harshest voice is often your own, whispering “I should have done better” or warning “Don’t even try, you’ll mess it up.”

Your mind races before the day even starts, leaving you drained before your feet hit the floor. Tension lives in your body like a coiled spring, and sometimes it snaps—at others, or at yourself. You want connection, but social situations leave you tangled in self-doubt, overanalyzing every interaction with a chorus of “Did that come off okay?” or “Why did I say that?” If this feels familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep doing it all alone either.

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College life and early adulthood come with unique challenges

Pressures from school, work, relationships, and figuring out your place in the world can feel overwhelming.

Stepping into a space where you can truly open up can feel intimidating, especially when you’ve already spent so much internal energy beating yourself up over your worries, mistakes, or challenges. Here, I want you to know this space is for your whole self to bloom. Together, we’ll explore your full story—including your strengths, laughter, and all the joyful bits that make you you.

I can relate to this!
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So why counseling?

You likely have tried: 

  •  talking with your friends or mom

  • learning from your favorite content creators 

  • listening to podcasts and reading self-development books  

  • figuring it out on your own

Each of these have a place, but what is missing is a knowledgeable, neutral relationship to help you process all that you’ve learned and apply it to you and your life.

I will help you SEE yourself in ways that often you can’t quite get to on your own.

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You seek a vibe that “just clicks”.

Because it puts you at ease to show up just as you are and really open up about the self-doubt and not feeling enough.

In our time together, you’ll feel supported in a way that’s conversational, relatable, and collaborative.

We’ll tackle tough moments, but we’ll also celebrate your wins, big and small.

We’ll uncover what’s already working for you  and build on those strengths as you step out of your comfort zone and grow.

Counseling isn’t about “fixing” you.

You are not broken; rather, I hope to be a resource as we work together to move you to inner peace, self-acceptance, and freedom.

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You’re Not Too Much—You’re Just Ready for a Different Way to Feel

If any part of this sounds like your story, I’d be honored to support you as you untangle the pressure, reconnect with who you are, and find some breathing room again.

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