modern therapy for ambitious women
Therapy for High-Achieving Women in San Diego & Across California
If you are a California resident, compassionate therapy is within reach.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, attachment wounds, or looking to reconnect with yourself, therapy gives you space to understand who you are beneath expectations, while making sense of patterns that were shaped long before now.
Change is possible. With the right support, you can learn to understand yourself more deeply, break old patterns, and move through your life with intention rather than anxiety.
I help women explore what genuinely matters so you can live with more clarity, intention, and alignment.
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 transformative. Together, we’ll slow down, explore what feels misaligned, what patterns are no longer serving you, and what it means to live in a way that feels true to who you are.
therapy in san diego, california for:
therapy in san diego & throughout california for:
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Busy professionals balancing demanding careers.
Adults who live in areas with unpredictable weather conditions or heavy traffic.
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Those who feel more comfortable in their own space and prefer the convenience of online sessions.
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Online therapy in San Diego for high-functioning women who want a life that feels meaningful and authentic.
Hi, I’m Abby. An existential therapist specializing in relational trauma, anxiety, and the quarter-life crisis.
I specialize in working with anxious, high-achieving women who want to feel more confident in the life they’re building.
As an existential therapist, I work with women in their 20s and 30s who are introspective, motivated, and ready to understand themselves more deeply. Many of my clients seek therapy in San Diego (or across California) for:
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or quietly struggling while holding it all together on the outside, therapy can help you reconnect with yourself in a steady, supportive way.
What Our Work Together Might Look Like —
Whether we look at your relationships, emotional patterns, values, and 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 and use that as a compass for decisions and boundaries.
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We’ll identify patterns that spike anxiety and practice more grounded, realistic ways of responding.
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You’ll learn tools you can actually use in real life to regulate stress and build resilience.
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We’ll explore how old dynamics show up in current relationships, and we’ll work on how to shift them.
Learn about my approach to relationship therapy →
Learn about my approach to relationship trauma/attachment trauma therapy →
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We’ll strengthen confidence and create goals that match who you are (not who you “should” be).
Questions? I’ve got answers.
Frequently asked questions —
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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 also a process that takes time, consistency, and patience. Just like any meaningful change, it unfolds gradually. Some sessions may feel like big breakthroughs, while others might feel more subtle, but every step is part of the growth and healing journey.
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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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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Therapy is your space. You’re welcome to bring whatever feels most important. Oftentimes, clients talk about anxiety, relationships, work stress, identity questions, family dynamics, or life transitions. I’ll never push you to share before you’re ready, and we’ll move at a pace that feels supportive.
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To begin therapy, you can either contact me directly or book an appointment through my online calendar.
it’s okay if this feels like a big step —