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Come Back to Yourself.
Reconnect with What Matters.
Therapy for emotionally overwhelmed high achievers who feel weighed down by constant pressure—so you can find ease, clarity, and a life that feels like your own again.
You keep it all together—but inside, it doesn’t feel like it’s enough
Every day feels like a balancing act—keeping up at work, showing up in relationships, trying to stay healthy, and somehow still making sure everything else gets done. You’re always juggling, always moving, yet it rarely feels like enough.
What others don’t see is how heavy it feels. The constant rushing, the pressure to hold everything together, and the fear of falling behind—it takes a toll. Weeks can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions—one day you’re pushing through, the next you’re drained, caught in self-doubt, or weighed down by anxiety. Even in quiet moments, your mind doesn’t rest—you replay conversations, second-guess decisions, and wonder when it will finally feel easier.
It’s exhausting to live this way. And you don’t have to keep doing it.
It’s time for things to feel different
You’ve spent so long pushing through—holding it together, putting others first, telling yourself you “should” be able to handle it all. Maybe those ways of coping once helped you succeed or feel accepted. But now, they leave you exhausted, disconnected, and doubting yourself at every turn.
Instead of peace or fulfillment, you’re left with tension, overthinking, and the weight of never feeling good enough. The longer this cycle continues, the further you feel from the life you want—one where you can feel steady, supported, and at ease with who you are.
Therapy can help you break free from these patterns, quiet the self-doubt, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve been putting last.
Does this sound familiar?
Your thoughts spiral, leaving you jumping from one worry to the next without ever finding an answer or solution
Criticizing or beating yourself up— over everything
Saying no feels impossible without guilt or fear of letting someone down
Your achievements and successes never feel like enough to make you happy
Avoiding tasks, conversations, or decisions because the fear of something going wrong feels like too much
You hold back your feelings to avoid conflict, then feel resentful later
You’re the one carrying the emotional weight in relationships, while your own needs go unseen
You compare yourself to others and always feel like you’re falling behind
Changing or molding yourself to be what other’s want
You’ve lost touch with what you actually need to feel calm, cared for, and whole
Hi, I’M TERRA.
I’m a therapist who shows up with warmth, curiosity, and zero pressure. I believe healing starts when we stop trying to “fix” ourselves—and start listening instead.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from who they are. They’re smart, capable, and doing so much—yet inside, they feel restless and unsure of how to feel better. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you. It’s about making space to understand what’s really going on, get out of survival mode, and finally feel like yourself again. You don’t have to perform, hold it all together, or be anything other than human.
We’ll work at your pace, with compassion and curiosity—not pressure or perfection. You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be ready for change. You’re allowed to want more ease. More clarity. More you.
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Here’s how I can help
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You might feel constantly on edge, easily overstimulated, or stuck in your head—always anticipating what could go wrong. Together, we’ll explore what’s fueling your anxiety, build practical tools to help you feel more grounded, and bring a sense of calm to your day-to-day life.
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No matter how much you accomplish, you still feel like you’re falling short. You doubt yourself, question your decisions, and struggle to feel “good enough.” Therapy can help you shift the way you relate to yourself—so you can feel more confident and secure in who you are.
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You hold yourself to impossible standards and feel guilty when you can’t meet everyone’s expectations. You’re always doing, achieving, pleasing—but it never feels like enough. In therapy, we’ll work on softening the inner critic, breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking, and creating space for self-compassion and rest.
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You may be carrying wounds from relationships, family dynamics, or painful experiences that left you feeling unseen, unsafe, or unworthy. Whether it’s childhood trauma, relationship abuse, or patterns that still echo today, we’ll work gently to process what’s been held inside and reconnect with your strength, your boundaries, and your sense of self.
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You care deeply about others—but sometimes that means losing sight of yourself. Maybe you overextend, avoid conflict, or feel stuck in cycles that leave you drained. Therapy can help you build more authentic, mutual connections by honoring your voice, your needs, and your emotional safety.
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Some experiences stay stuck in your body and mind—no matter how much you try to think your way through them. ART is a gentle, structured therapy that helps your brain process distressing memories, emotions, or beliefs using eye movements and visualization. You don’t have to relive everything in detail to feel relief. Many clients feel lighter, calmer, and more at ease—often in just 1-2 sessions.
You’ve been dealing with a lot already.
Let’s make therapy simple.
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Reach out
Schedule a free consultation where we can talk about what you’re struggling with and what you’re looking for in therapy. But most importantly - for you to decide if we’ll be a good fit!
If we decide to move forward together, we’ll take the next step and schedule your first appointment.
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Get to work
We’ll start meeting and you’ll start to gain insight and the tools that will help you address what you’re struggling with. I’ll be there to support you every step of the way.
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See change
Through our work and time together, you’ll start to see meaningful and sustainable changes. You’ll start to feel confident in yourself and your ability to create a rich, vibrant life.
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