Therapy for High-Achieving Women in Richmond, VA
You’ve built a life that looks successful from the outside — the career, the commitments, the reputation for being the one who can handle anything.
But inside? You’re exhausted, second-guessing yourself, and carrying a mental load that never seems to end. You keep telling yourself to “just push through,” but the thought of slowing down feels impossible… and maybe a little scary.
I offer therapy for high-achieving women in Richmond, VA who are tired of living in constant overdrive, struggling with burnout, people-pleasing, and the pressure to never drop the ball. Together, we’ll create space for you to breathe, notice your own needs, and build a way forward that isn’t powered by anxiety, guilt or fear — but by trust in yourself and a life you actually enjoy.
You Don’t Have to Hold It All Together Alone
What This Experience Often Feels Like
Many of my clients in Richmond describe a version of the same story: they’ve done everything “right,” but somehow it still feels like it’s never enough. If that’s you, you might recognize yourself here:
You’re the one everyone leans on — at work, at home, in your relationships — and it’s wearing you down.
You feel guilty or “selfish” if you prioritize yourself, even for small things.
Rest doesn’t feel restful, because your mind keeps running through the next to-do list.
You overthink decisions, worrying what others will think or if you’ve made a mistake.
You find yourself feeling resentful or disconnected, even from the people you care about most.
If you’ve been wondering “Why can’t I just handle this better?” — it’s not because you’re failing. It’s because you’ve been over-adapting for far too long. Therapy for high-achieving women is where we start undoing that pattern.
What Working Together Looks Like
We’ll meet one-on-one, virtually (so you can squeeze it into your already busy schedule). Our sessions are tailored to you — some weeks we might focus on untangling a specific challenge, other weeks we might explore the deeper patterns that keep you stuck in overwhelm.
I work from a trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirming, and inclusive lens. That means I’ll meet you with warmth, honesty, and zero judgment — and I’ll offer gentle challenges when needed to help you step out of old habits and into the life you actually want.
How I Can Help
Therapy for high-achieving women in Richmond, VA is a space where you don’t have to perform, fix, or please. Here, you get to take off the mask of “I’ve got it all together” and be real about how much you’re holding.
Our work together may include:
Noticing and honoring your feelings (before burnout makes them impossible to ignore)
Gently loosening the grip of people-pleasing and perfectionism
Exploring patterns with curiosity and compassion — not criticism
Using creative or somatic tools to reconnect with your body’s cues and inner wisdom
You’re allowed to want more than survival mode. You’re allowed to want peace, rest, and joy — and to have them without earning them first.
Why I Specialize in This Work
I’ve worked with many high-achieving women who’ve been quietly falling apart while keeping up the appearance of “fine.” I know how lonely and relentless that role can feel — and how hard it is to admit you’re struggling when everyone expects you to be the strong one.
I believe therapy for high-achieving women can be the place where you no longer have to prove yourself — where you can lay it all down and start living in a way that feels aligned, sustainable, and deeply yours.
Ready to stop holding it all in?
Let’s talk. I offer therapy for high-achieving women online in Richmond, VA and would love to support you in feeling more steady, self-trusting, and free. 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.