High-Functioning Anxiety & Overthinking
The Struggle: On the outside, you may look like you have it all together—but inside, your mind rarely slows down. You’re constantly thinking ahead, replaying conversations, anticipating what could go wrong, or putting pressure on yourself to do everything “right.” Setting boundaries can feel uncomfortable, and slowing down often comes with guilt.
How We Help: We help you understand the patterns keeping you stuck in anxiety and overthinking while building practical tools to feel more grounded and in control. Using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), we’ll work together to challenge anxious thought patterns, reduce perfectionism, strengthen boundaries, and create more space for you to actually enjoy your life, not just manage it.
Burnout, Stress & Life Transitions
The Struggle: Some seasons of life ask more of you than you feel like you have to give. Maybe you’re emotionally exhausted, easily overwhelmed, more irritable than usual, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore. Work, relationships, parenting, caregiving, or a major life change may have left you feeling stretched thin and wondering how long you can keep going at this pace.
How We Help: Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, we help you slow down and make sense of what’s no longer working. Therapy can help you manage stress more effectively, navigate change, reconnect with what matters to you, and create boundaries and coping strategies that are actually sustainable. The goal isn’t to help you become better at carrying too much—it’s to help you build a life where you don’t have to.
Teen Anxiety, Mood Changes & Self-Esteem
The Struggle: Being a teenager can feel like a lot. You might be dealing with pressure from school, friendships, family, relationships, sports, or figuring out who you are, all while feeling like everyone expects you to have it together. Maybe you overthink everything, compare yourself to other people, feel anxious about disappointing others, or have days when you just want to shut everyone out. Sometimes you may not even know why you’re feeling the way you do, you just know you don’t feel like yourself.
Our Approach: Therapy gives you a space where you can be yourself without feeling judged, lectured, or told how you should feel. Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), we’ll help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface, manage overwhelming thoughts and emotions, build confidence, and find healthier ways to handle stress, relationships, and everyday life. You don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to therapy, that’s part of what we’re here to help with.
Relationship & Attachment Patterns
The Struggle: Dating and relationships can bring up a lot, especially when you find yourself repeating the same patterns with different people. Maybe you overthink texts, worry about being rejected, pull away when someone gets too close, stay longer than you know you should, or struggle to ask for what you actually need. Past relationships, family dynamics, and old experiences can shape the way you connect with others, even when you’re ready for something different.
Our Approach: Therapy can help you understand your attachment patterns and where they come from without blaming yourself or the people in your past. Using attachment-based therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), CBT, and ACT, we’ll explore the patterns showing up in your relationships, strengthen boundaries and communication, and help you feel more secure in yourself and your connections with others. The goal isn’t to have perfect relationships, it’s to build healthier ones without losing yourself in the process.
Therapy that actually meets you where you are.
You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. We work with teens and adults across California who are tired of just getting by, and who are ready to feel like themselves again.
You might be in the right place if…
Your brain runs at full speed even when everything looks fine on the outside.
You're the one who holds it together — for your family, your friends, your team — but quietly, you're exhausted.
You know something's off, but you can't quite name it. Or maybe you can name it perfectly and just haven't had anywhere safe to say it out loud.
You've been thinking about therapy for a while. You're not sure where to start. You're a little nervous about what you might uncover.
That's exactly where we come in.
What We Treat & How We Help
A California-based group practice offering online therapy for teens & adults
Rates & Insurance Transparency
Using Health Insurance
We are proudly In-Network with Aetna and United Healthcare (UHC).
How it works: Our intake coordinator will verify your benefits before your very first session.
Your cost: You are only responsible for your standard network copay or deductible.
Out-of-Pocket / Cash Pay Options
We believe high-quality, modern therapy should be accessible. We offer a transparent, tiered pricing structure based on clinical experience to fit different budgets:
LCSW Care ($150 / hour session): Work with our fully Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Ideal for individuals looking for senior clinicians with extensive specialized experience.
ASW Care ($80 / hour session): Work with our highly skilled Associate Clinical Social Workers. Our associates are fully registered professionals who provide exceptional, modern care under the direct clinical supervision of our licensed directors. This is an excellent, budget-friendly option for high-quality therapy.
Meet Our Team
Hi, I’m Carissa! I enjoy working with teens and young adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, family stress, emotional overwhelm, and the pressure that can come with school, college, work, and figuring out what adulthood is supposed to look like. My goal is to create a space where you can talk about what’s actually going on without worrying about being judged, dismissed, or told how you should feel.
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and practical. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns. Together, we can work on managing overwhelming emotions, quieting anxious thoughts, building healthier coping skills, setting boundaries, and feeling more confident in yourself and your decisions.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating or like someone is trying to “fix” you. Sometimes it starts with having a space that is completely yours—a place to feel understood, sort through the messy parts of life, and learn how to handle them differently. If you’re ready to understand yourself better and make meaningful changes in your life, I’d be honored to support you.
Carissa Pope, ASW # 145354 Associate Clinical Social Worker
Hi, I’m Brigetta Alexander an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW #130788)passionate about supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges with compassion and empathy, cultural awareness, and a trauma-informed approach. I bring experience from a variety of clinical settings, including outpatient mental health, foster care, transitional housing, community-based programs, and corrections. I have provided services to children, teens, and adults navigating complex emotional, social, and systemic barriers.
My practice is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care. I have supported clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and family challenges. I’ve also worked alongside those involved in the foster care and justice systems, offering therapeutic support to help them navigate complex circumstances and build toward stability and healing.
Whether helping clients work through anxiety, trauma, family dynamics, or life transitions, I understand that healing looks different for everyone, and I strive to create a supportive, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered, regardless of where they are in their journey. Healing happens in relationships and in environments that foster trust and dignity.
Outside of my clinical work, I believe in the power of balance and self-care. You’ll often find me at the gym, watching movies, cheering on my favorite sports teams, or spending quality time with my family. I believe that taking care of ourselves, mind, body, and soul, is essential not just for therapists but for everyone.
Brigetta (Shay) Alexander, ASW #130788 Associate Clinical Social Worker
Hello, my name is Kimberly Robertson (ASW #132714), and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, I especially enjoy working with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationships, family dynamics, identity, and major life transitions. Whether you’re trying to survive high school, adjusting to college or adulthood, struggling with expectations from others, or simply feeling stuck, my goal is to help you better understand yourself, build confidence, and develop tools that actually feel useful in your everyday life.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches while helping clients build emotional awareness, healthier coping skills, boundaries, and stronger relationships. Therapy with me isn’t about being judged or told what you “should” do—it’s about having someone in your corner while you figure out what works for you.
I am also bilingual in English and Spanish and value creating a space where clients from different backgrounds, cultures, and family experiences feel understood and respected. If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you where you are and help you navigate what comes next, I’d be honored to support you.
Kimberly Robertson, ASW #132714 Associate Social Worker · Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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