Therapy for Women

Anxiety and Depression in Women: It's Not Just In Your Head

You move through life appearing composed, yet inside, you feel like you’re unraveling. Mornings begin with a tight knot of anxiety, a quiet dread of the day ahead. You function—because you have to—but beneath the surface, you wonder: Is this all there is? Life feels overwhelming, and loneliness presses in.

Many women carry a deep sense of disconnection, shaped by a world that taught us to silence our needs, to shrink ourselves, to measure our worth by beauty, motherhood, or service to others. We internalized messages that told us we were “too much” or “too sensitive.” We learned to distrust our emotions and second-guess our pain.

Feminist Depth Psychotherapy: Empowerment for Women

As a feminist depth psychotherapist in Oakland, CA, I work with women seeking to reclaim their power, heal from trauma, and reconnect with their authentic selves. This is not just about symptom relief—it’s about transformation.

Patriarchy and violence against women have been woven into the fabric of our society for centuries. Whether through direct trauma—rape, assault, childhood violations—or the relentless microaggressions of everyday sexism, these experiences shape how we see ourselves and the world. The wounds may be deep, but they are not irreversible.

Through depth psychotherapy, we explore the unconscious beliefs and patterns that keep you feeling stuck. We examine the stories you inherited about your worth, your body, your relationships, and your power. Healing requires looking inward, confronting internalized oppression, and learning to trust yourself again.

I specialize in working with women navigating:

• Anxiety & depression

• Exhaustion & burnout

• Perfectionism & self-doubt

• Relationship challenges

• Trauma & complex trauma

• Codependency & boundary issues

• Sexual violence & misogyny

• Body image struggles

• Childlessness, & societal expectations

Healing the Mother Wound

Our earliest relationships shape our deepest wounds. For many women, the mother-daughter bond carries pain—whether through absence, emotional neglect, or a mother’s own unhealed trauma. As infants, we absorb the emotional states of our caregivers; if they were anxious, depressed, or emotionally unavailable, we may grow up feeling unsafe, unworthy, or unseen.

The healing journey begins by learning to mother yourself in the way you were never mothered. Grieving what you didn’t receive is painful, but necessary. The therapy relationship itself becomes a space for deep repair—a place where you can be witnessed, understood, and gently guided toward a more secure, empowered sense of self.

Reclaim Your Power

Depth psychotherapy is not just about coping—it’s about becoming. It’s about breaking free from the unconscious patterns that keep you small and stepping into a fuller, more authentic version of yourself. Healing is possible, and you don’t have to do it alone.

If this resonates with you, I would love to hear from you.

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