THERAPY FOR WOMEN HOLDING EVERYTHING TOGETHER

IN SEATTLE & WASHINGTON

Everyone sees what you’re managing. Few people see what it’s costing you.

I work with women who are exhausted from constantly managing, anticipating, and staying ahead.

You’re the one others rely on, keeping things moving, handling what needs to get done, and rarely letting anything fall apart.

From the outside, it looks like you have it together.

But underneath, it’s exhausting. You may feel anxious, emotionally drained, irritable, disconnected from yourself, or worn down in a way that rest alone doesn’t fix.

Constantly pushing through can eventually lead to burnout and make life start to feel less sustainable.

Therapy gives you a place to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to feel more like yourself again.

Lightbulb moments that make life more joyful

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Lightbulb moments that make life more joyful 🤍

Therapy for Overwhelmed Women in Seattle & Washington

Therapy gives you a place to sort through the noise and come back to yourself.

Together, we work to better understand the perfectionism, over-responsibility, and internal pressure that keep life feeling so mentally overloaded.

Our conversations often explore how these patterns show up in your work, relationships, self-image and daily life. We discuss how to begin creating more space, clarity, and balance moving forward.

  • Therapy may be a good fit for you if you’re navigating:

    Anxiety

    Burnout and feeling constantly overwhelmed

    Struggling to balance work and life

    Relationship stress

    Feeling pressure to do it all

Clients often tell me:

”I didn’t realize how disconnected I’d become from myself.”

”I didn’t notice how often I put my needs last.”

”I thought I just needed to try harder or be more organized.”

”I didn't realize how much pressure I put on myself all the time.”

“I thought feeling emotionally exhausted was just part of being responsible.”

Providing kind and candid support while you do the hard work

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Providing kind and candid support while you do the hard work 🤍

“Kirsten is a kind, approachable, and non-judgmental therapist and just a great human being, and I cannot speak highly enough of her work!”

What We Focus on in Sessions Together

  • We talk about what's currently feeling overwhelming in your life and begin to identify practical ways to create more support in your day-to-day.

  • We explore how perfectionism, people-pleasing, chronic stress, and relationship patterns have shaped the way you respond to pressure today.

  • We connect present day stress with earlier experiences, relationships, and roles that still influence how you manage expectations and demands.

  • We slow things down so you can notice what you're feeling and begin making choices that feel more sustainable.

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  • "My sessions with Kirsten have been absolutely transformative for me. I highly recommend that you reach out!"

  • "KJ is a thoughtful, straightforward counselor who has an exceptional ability to make connections and draw out important behaviors and patterns."

Frequently Asked Questions about Anxiety and Burnout Therapy

  • Anxiety does not always look like panic or feeling unable to function. For many women, it shows up as constant worry, overthinking, perfectionism, difficulty relaxing, irritability, or feeling like they always need to be prepared for what comes next.

  • Many women feel like they’re constantly trying to catch up, no matter how much they get done. Therapy can help you understand why you feel this way and make changes that leave you feeling calmer, moe confident, and less overwhelmed.

  • Therapy can help you identify what is draining you, reconnect with your needs, and create healthier patterns around boundaries, relationships, and self-care. The goal is to move beyond simply coping and create a more sustainable way of living.

  • Overthinking is often caused by anxiety, perfectionism, or the pressure to make the “right” decision. Therapy can help you quiet the mental noise and approach life with more ease.

  • If your mind keeps racing or you feel guilty from slowing down, it may be a sign that your nervous system has been under stress for a long time. Therapy can help you understand these patterns and learn how to truly rest and recharge.

  • Yes. Many women I work with are caring, responsible, and used to meeting everyone else’s needs. Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.

Interested in learning more about how therapy can help you feel more like yourself again?

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