Identity & Relationship Stress Therapy in Richmond, VA
You’ve spent so much of your life adapting—fitting into roles, tending to other people’s needs, staying “likable.” But now? You’re tired. You feel lost in your relationships, unsure of who you are outside of being the fixer, the peacekeeper, the one who never rocks the boat. If you’re feeling stuck, invisible, or like you’re constantly performing just to keep the peace, you’re not alone.
I offer therapy for identity and relationship stress in Richmond, VA for women, queer folks, and anyone navigating the emotional toll of being everything to everyone—except yourself. Together, we can help you stop over-adapting and start reconnecting to what you want.
Reconnect With Who You Are (Not Who You’re Expected to Be)
What This Experience Often Feels Like
When your identity is built on keeping others happy or holding everything together, it’s no wonder you feel untethered when things start to unravel. You may recognize yourself in these experiences:
You say “yes” when you mean “no” and feel resentful afterward.
You’re constantly overthinking how you come across to others.
You crave closeness but often feel misunderstood or unseen.
You’re questioning your relationship, your career, or even your sense of self.
You feel like a stranger to your own needs, or worry you don’t even have any.
You long for rest, honesty, and deeper connection—but it feels risky to ask for more.
It’s not just you. These patterns often develop when you've had to prioritize safety, approval, or belonging over authenticity.
What Working Together Looks Like
Sessions are available virtually in Richmond, VA and across Virginia and Florida. You can expect:
A warm, nonjudgmental space where all parts of you are welcome
A creative, trauma-informed approach that allows you to go deeper (without feeling overwhelmed)
Affirming care for LGBTQ+ clients and folks unpacking the impact of family, culture, religion, or gender roles
An emphasis on insight and practical tools for real-life change
You don’t have to untangle your identity or your relationships alone.
How I Can Help
In therapy, we’ll work together to gently untangle the roles you’ve been stuck in—without shame or pressure to have it all figured out.
I integrate traditional talk therapy with expressive arts, somatic awareness, and parts work to help you move from performing to belonging. You’re allowed to:
Set boundaries that don’t come with guilt
Be in relationships that don’t require you to shrink
Explore your identity outside of who others expect you to be
Pause the overthinking and actually hear yourself again
This work is about coming home to yourself—softly, intentionally, and at your own pace.
Why I Specialize in This Work
I’ve seen how often high-achieving women and queer folks end up exhausted—not because they’re broken, but because they’ve been conditioned to disconnect from themselves just to be accepted. I care deeply about helping you unlearn those patterns and remember that you’re already whole.
Whether you’re navigating a major life transition, relationship stress, or questions about your identity, I’m here to help you feel more steady, clear, and confident in your truth.
Ready to come back to yourself?
You deserve relationships that don’t cost you your identity—and an identity that doesn’t feel defined by others. I offer therapy for identity and relationship stress online in Richmond, VA and across Virginia and Florida. Let’s talk.
Schedule your free 20-minute consultation and let’s begin the work of healing together.
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Anxiety
Anxiety often shows up as this constant buzzing that wont go away. It’s the tightness in your chest or the racing thoughts that take you out of the present moment and into the fear of the unknown.
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Life Transition/Self-Discovery
Navigating this journey called life, with all its twists and turns. Maybe this isn’t how you imagined life to be. Maybe you have a desire to start a new path or maybe you have a yearning to finally meet yourself for the first time.