online therapy in california, texas, & florida
Existential Therapy for Life Transitions, Self-Loss, & the Quarter/Mid-Life Crisis
Existential therapy supports you in building a life that actually feels intentional, meaningful, and authentic.
Existential therapy is for anyone experiencing self-loss, identity struggles, an existential crisis, or uncertainty around the choices they’ve made (or are making) in their life.
Maybe you’ve been successful in certain areas, which has led to external validation, but find yourself asking questions like, “is this it? is this really what I want for my life?”.
Many people going through an existential crisis or experiencing self-loss feel disconnected from their inner truth and have made choices primarily based on societal, familial, or cultural expectations.
This often leads to a life that lacks clarity, self-trust, or authenticity. A life that doesn’t feel aligned is one where we’re not living out our true values, and for many people, the therapeutic work begins with understanding what their values actually are.
In existential therapy, we explore how to make authentic choices in order to live a life that feels meaningful. We understand any instinctual, unhealthy coping mechanisms that may have been formed to protect you, but have kept you in a state of survival or reactivity. We’ll develop new ways of intentionally responding to life so that you can live from a place that’s rooted in your freedom and authenticity, rather than automatic reactions.
Existential therapy is a philosophical approach that focuses on finding meaning and living a life that truly feels like your own. It helps us dig deep, understand what’s no longer resonating with you in your life, and work towards taking responsibility to create meaningful, lasting change.
If you’re also noticing relationship struggles or attachment issues showing up during this time, those experiences may be connected, and we can explore them all together.
You’re ready to stop feeling…
Anxious and uncertain about your decisions
Disconnected from yourself and others
The pain of self-abandonment or the weight of self-doubt
Confusion around whether you’re choices reflect the life you want for yourself
how existential therapy works
Existential therapy helps us understand what’s needed to live our most fulfilling life.
Are your decisions leading you in a direction that actually feels meaningful and genuine?
Existential therapy emphasizes freedom, personal responsibility, authenticity, and meaning. It encourages active participation in one’s life through an ongoing dialogue with one’s values, self, others, and the world.
In existential therapy, we address how you can live with more meaning and agency by taking ownership over your life and making decisions that truly resonate with you. We often look at automatic coping reactions (such as avoidance, overactivity, or reactivity), your relationship to yourself, others, and life, and what actionable steps you can take that will lead to more meaning in your life.
By integrating our feelings, values, inner truth, and the practicalities, we understand how to step into our choices with more confidence and courage—while considering the bigger picture and the direction we want our life to go in.
Hi, I’m Abby, An existential therapist for women in california, texas, & florida.
I help high-functioning adults feel more connected to themselves and more confident in the life they’re building.
Whether you're building a career, strengthening relationships, or rethinking the path you're on, existential therapy helps you slow down and get honest about what it means to live intentionally.
I work with adults who are navigating:
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or unfulfilled, existential therapy help you make sense of your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and build a life that integrates your values, authenticity, and freedom.
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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Existential therapy helps you explore the deeper meaning behind your thoughts, feelings, and patterns. Rather than focusing only on quick fixes, we look at how identity, relationships, beliefs, and past experiences shape the challenges you’re facing and what’s needed to create meaningful, lasting change.
Therapy becomes a space for curiosity and self-discovery. Often, we can’t shift what we haven’t yet noticed. If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your path, therapy can help you reconnect with your values and make choices that reflect who you truly are. This can help remove the voice of fear, habit, or expectation.
In a supportive, nonjudgmental space, I’ll guide gentle reflection, help you build awareness, and support you as you create a life that feels intentional, aligned, and deeply yours. Together, we’ll navigate uncertainty and explore ways to create a more fulfilling, values-driven life.
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I believe therapy can benefit anyone at any stage of life. It’s a space for growth, support, and self-understanding.
Many people believe the misconception that therapy is only for those in crisis. However, many clients begin therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because they feel disconnected, unsure, or misaligned. Therapy offers support exploring who they are and what they want.
If you’re unsure whether therapy is right for you, I invite you to start with a free 15-minute consultation. This gives you a chance to ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and together we can explore if we’re a good fit.
Starting therapy is a personal decision, and it’s completely normal to feel unsure or anxious about the process. Ultimately, only you can decide when the time is right to begin.
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You’ll never be pressured to discuss anything you’re not comfortable with or that doesn’t feel relevant. That said, exploring some of your relationship history can provide valuable insight into your overall story and help me support you more effectively.
My approach is tailored to your unique needs, and I don’t believe therapy needs to focus primarily on the past. Together, we’ll focus on what feels most helpful for you in the present.
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Yes. Along with existential therapy, I support clients through anxiety therapy, relationship therapy, relational trauma therapy, therapy for young adults, and online therapy throughout California, Texas, and Florida. Many of these therapeutic approaches overlap, and it’s normal for clients to explore more than one area during our work together. We’ll discuss your goals and I’ll integrate the modalities that best fit your needs.
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If you’re ready to begin therapy, I recommend booking an appointment directly through my online calendar here. Once your appointment is confirmed, you’ll receive your new client intake forms. Please review and sign them at least 48 hours before your scheduled session to avoid an auto-cancellation.
If you’ve read through my FAQ’s and the information doesn’t answer your questions, feel free to reach out through my contact form →