online therapy for ambitious women in la & across california
Modern Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Los Angeles
Support for anxiety, relationship struggles, attachment trauma, and the quarter/mid-life crisis.
Therapy for ambitious women in Los Angeles who are trying to balance it all. Whether you’re building your career, navigating relationships, or moving through a life transition, therapy is your space to finally exhale and prioritize yourself.
Being a career-driven woman in Los Angeles can be exhilarating, but it’s also intense. In a city where ambition runs high and success is constantly on display, it’s easy to feel the constant pressure to keep up.
I work with high-achieving women in Los Angeles who often appear confident, capable, and successful on the outside but are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected internally.
Maybe you’re leaving a long day in Century City, wrapping up meetings in Downtown Los Angeles, or shutting your laptop after hours of back-to-back calls in Santa Monica. On the outside, life looks “good” (like your career and the life you’ve built), but internally, it feels anything but.
Therapy is your space to slow down and actually find some relief. Together, we’ll understand what patterns are no longer serving you, and how you can create a life that actually feels genuine to who you are. Because your life shouldn’t just look successful - it should actually feel meaningful and aligned.
Support for women in Los Angeles navigating anxiety, relationship patterns, identity, and the quarter/mid-life crisis.
Change is possible, and with the right support, you can begin to understand yourself more deeply, break unhealthy patterns, and move through your life with intention instead of anxiety.
The high-achieving women I work with are used to “white knuckling their way through life” and holding it all together, often abandoning themselves in the process. Therapy is a space where you can exhale and actually begin to prioritize yourself.
My approach blends relational therapy, existential exploration, and evidence-based tools. My style is collaborative, warm, and gently challenging.
Therapy with me isn’t just about coping—it’s about real transformation. Together, we’ll slow things down, explore what feels misaligned, break patterns that no longer serve you, and redefine success in a way that actually feels true to who you are.
online therapy in los angeles, california for:
Hi, I’m Abby, An existential therapist for women in los angeles.
I help high-achieving women feel more connected to themselves and more confident in the life they’re building.
Whether you’re building a career, navigating relationships, or questioning the path you’re on, therapy offers space to slow down and understand what actually feels meaningful. Together, we begin to understand who you are beneath expectations, while making sense of patterns shaped long before now.
I work with women who are navigating:
If you find yourself feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unsure of what’s next, therapy is your space to slow down, gain clarity, and reconnect with yourself in a more intentional way.
My core values
authenticity
I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change. I show up authentically so we can build a genuine, trusting connection where you feel seen, supported, and never judged.
humanistic approach
I’m interested in more than symptom relief. Together, we explore the deeper roots of your experience, so change feels lasting, not just temporary.
phenomenology
I don’t rush to assumptions or interpretations. Instead, I approach your experience with curiosity and openness, seeking to understand your world as you live and feel it.
Compassion
I offer nonjudgmental presence. You don’t have to filter yourself here. Everything you share is met with care and respect.
online therapy across los angeles for women navigating:
Anxiety & Perfectionism →
Find relief from overwhelm, overthinking, and constant pressure.
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Relationship Struggles →
Know your worth. Rediscover balance in relationships.
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Relationship Trauma →
Resolve past wounds and find a new way of experiencing relationships.
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Quarter/Mid-Life / Identity & Purpose→
Reconnect with who you are—not who you’ve been told to be.
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Specialized therapy in Los Angeles for women who are ready to move through life with intention and a deeper sense of authenticity, especially with the pressure of living in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, Silver Lake, or Beverly Hills.
Together, we’ll slow things down and untangle what feels misaligned—creating space that can feel hard to come by in a city shaped by traffic, ambition, and the pull to always be doing more. We’ll explore the patterns that no longer serve you and reconnect with what it means to live in a way that feels genuinely true to who you are, beyond expectations, image, or the pressure to keep up.
What Our Work Together Might Look Like —
Whether we look at your relationships, emotional impulses, values, or sense of self, we’ll do so from a holistic view. Together, we may explore:
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We’ll clarify what matters most to you—your values, priorities, and the kind of life you actually want to be living—and use that as a compass for decision-making and boundaries.
Instead of constantly second-guessing yourself or trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, you’ll have a clearer sense of what aligns with you.
From there, it becomes easier to make choices, set limits, and build a life in Los Angeles that feels more intentional and authentic.
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We’ll identify the patterns, pressures, and situations that tend to spike your anxiety—whether that’s perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, or constantly feeling like you have to hold everything together.
Together, we’ll slow those moments down so you can understand what’s happening beneath the surface. From there, we’ll practice more grounded and realistic ways of responding, so anxiety no longer has to run the show.
Over time, you’ll build the ability to respond to stress with more clarity, self-trust, and emotional steadiness.
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You’ll learn practical tools you can actually use in real life to regulate stress and navigate the pressures of work, relationships, and everyday responsibilities.
Together, we’ll focus on strategies that help you slow down racing thoughts, manage overwhelm, and respond to challenges in a more grounded way.
Over time, these tools help you build real resilience—so stress doesn’t knock you off course as easily and you feel more capable of handling whatever life or your career throws your way.
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We’ll explore how old dynamics—like people-pleasing, overfunctioning, fear of conflict, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions—can show up in your current relationships.
Often these patterns developed for a reason earlier in life, but they can start to create resentment or disconnection in adulthood.
Together, we’ll slow those moments down and look at what’s really happening underneath. From there, we’ll work on shifting these relational patterns so you can communicate more directly, set healthier boundaries, and build relationships that feel more balanced, supportive, and authentic.
Learn about my approach to relationship therapy →
Learn about my approach to relationship trauma/attachment trauma therapy →
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We’ll work on strengthening your confidence from the inside out, so it’s not just based on achievement or external validation. Together, we’ll explore the expectations, pressures, and “shoulds” that may have shaped your path so far.
We’ll begin clarifying what you actually want—what feels meaningful, fulfilling, and aligned with who you are now. From there, we’ll create goals that reflect your real values and priorities, not just what looks good on paper or what others expect of you.
This process helps you move forward with more clarity, self-trust, and a sense that the life you’re building genuinely fits you.
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Therapy is your space to talk about anything and everything. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re ready for, but it’s often helpful for me to understand your past experiences so I can best support you in the present.
In our first few sessions, we’ll focus on your background, current challenges, and goals for therapy. As we continue, you’re welcome to bring in whatever is on your mind, whether that’s anxiety, relationship struggles, work stress, life transitions, body image, sexuality, or anything else that feels relevant. Nothing is off the table in therapy.
Therapy is a process that takes time, consistency, and patience. You can expect a collaborative experience with a balance of compassion, curiosity, and honest feedback designed to help you grow, heal, and create lasting change in your life.
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Online therapy is just like in-person therapy, but you meet from the comfort of your own space using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Before our appointment, you’ll receive a private link to join. At your scheduled time, just click the link and you’ll be connected.
Try to find a quiet, comfortable space where you can speak freely and focus on yourself. I also recommend setting your device to “Do Not Disturb” to help minimize any interruptions.
You can join from a laptop, iPad, or smartphone — whatever is most convenient for you.
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Like most specialty providers, I am out of network. I’m happy to provide a superbill (receipt) you can submit to your insurance provider for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Many clients are able to receive partial reimbursement this way. You may also use HSA/FSA funds to pay for therapy sessions.
For more information about my fee, please see my FAQ page here.
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I find that I work best with clients who are motivated for therapy and feel ready to create meaningful change in their lives. My approach tends to resonate most with people who are interested in exploring the root cause of patterns rather than seeking a quick fix or surface-level solutions.
You’ll likely get the most out of our work together if you’re open to exploration, feedback, and self-reflection, and if you’re committed to showing up consistently for yourself and the process.
My approach is also very relational, meaning I see our relationship as the foundation for healing and growth. This is why therapeutic fit is so important.
If you feel ready to invest in your personal growth and commit to the process, there’s a good chance we’ll be a great fit. I’ll bring my full presence and care to our sessions, and I ask that you come equally invested in your own growth journey.
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Yes! I’m licensed in both California and Texas, which means I’m able to work with clients throughout each state.
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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, or if you’d like to connect before scheduling, feel free to reach out through my contact form →
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
Serving clients in Los Angeles via telehealth
Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Los Angeles
Exclusive online therapy for high-performing women throughout California and Los Angeles, including:
Beverly Hills • Silver Lake • West Hollywood • Santa Monica • Bel-Air • Newport Beach • Brentwood • Pacific Palisades • Malibu • Sherman Oaks • University Park • Hancock Park • West Hills • Sherman Oaks
Also serving San Diego, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA
627 N. Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004
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