Therapy for High Achievers, Anxiety, and Perfectionism

Sound familiar?

You’re a hard worker, you have high expectations for yourself, and you strive for the ideal. From the outside, it looks like you have everything together, and others see no need for concern.

But…

Despite your successes, you’re still plagued by self doubt.

You struggle to make the “right” decisions, and often second guess your choices.

You’re highly critical of yourself; your mind is not a forgiving place.

You still feel like you’re not doing enough, and often compare yourself to others.

You have trouble staying present; your mind is always working.

You’re terrified of making a mistake, being criticized, or failing.

You’re able to think circles around your problems, yet you still find yourself lacking clarity.

If you don’t know how to solve a problem right away, you remain in a state of overthinking until you know exactly how to do so.

You are quick to support others, but find it difficult to let others support you.

You feel exhausted, burned out, and overwhelmed by life.

My practice

My name is Annie, and I’m an associate marriage and family therapist. My specialties include:

  • Teens/Young Adults

  • High Achievers

  • Perfectionism

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Anxiety

In my practice, I welcome and value people of all races, religions, gender orientations, sexual orientations and intersectionalities.

In our work together, we’ll cultivate:

🔮 Clarity

Learn to listen to the wisdom of your intuition, and use this as a guide

🔎 Curiosity

Before making a judgement, learn to get curious about what might really be going on

🔒 Boundaries

Learn to advocate for your needs, say no, and occasionally disappoint others

❤️ Self-Compassion

Start to act as an ally to yourself, rather than an adversary

✨ Authenticity

Connect with your true desires and your deepest values

😌 Acceptance

Cultivate a deep connection to your uniqueness and your own path

💪 Confidence

Confront your limiting beliefs, and recognize your worth

✊ Self-Trust

Trust that you will be able to figure out and handle life’s challenges

🪢 Connection

Cultivate reciprocal relationships and learn to ask for support as needed

FAQs

  • Yes!

  • My current rate is $170 per 50 minute session. I have a limited number of sliding scale slots available.

  • I do not accept insurance, but I can provide monthly superbills (itemized medical bills) that can be submitted to your insurance provider for reimbursement. Please reach out to your insurance provider to confirm whether your plan includes out-of-network mental health benefits. I am happy to talk more with you about this process.

  • Both! I provide in-person therapy in Oakland, but I also provide therapy online throughout California.

  • I provide 50 minute therapy sessions on a weekly basis (I believe therapy works best when it is consistent).