Therapy for High-Achieving, Anxious Women in Santa Monica, CA
Over-Achievers | Attachment Wounds | Intimacy & Relationship Issues
You’re used to being the strong one.
You’re capable, independent, and used to handling things on your own. From the outside, it may seem like you have it all together. But underneath the surface, you might be struggling with anxiety, overthinking, perfectionism, relationship patterns, or the pressure to constantly be better, do more, and hold everything together.
But who takes care of you?
Maybe you’re exhausted from being the strong one. Maybe you second-guess yourself more than you’d like to admit. Or maybe you keep finding yourself in relationships that leave you questioning what you want, what you deserve, or whether you can really trust someone.
You don’t have to keep operating this way.
Therapy can be a space to step out of survival mode and start understanding what’s underneath these patterns — so you can feel more grounded, confident, connected, and at ease without having to give up the ambition and independence that make you who you are.
You've built a life that looks good on paper. So why doesn't it feel that way?
I specialize in working with high-achieving women who are used to holding it all together, but privately feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break.
My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and honest. I want you to feel understood and supported, but I also want to help you see the patterns, beliefs, and blind spots that may be keeping you from feeling the way you want to feel.
Together, we’ll work toward something different: a deeper understanding of yourself, healthier relationships, and a greater sense of confidence and ease in your everyday life.
Because therapy isn’t just about understanding why you feel the way you do. It’s about creating meaningful change in how you live, how you relate to others, and how you show up for yourself.
Welcome!
I’m Laurel Salmon, LMFT
How I Can Help:
Therapy that meets you where you are — and helps you move forward.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, working through past experiences, or struggling with patterns in your relationships, therapy can help you better understand yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
You may be used to pushing through, overthinking everything, or holding yourself to impossibly high standards. Therapy can help you quiet your inner critic, build self-trust, and feel more grounded without losing the drive that makes you who you are.
Anxiety Therapy
Past experiences can shape how you see yourself, navigate relationships, and respond to the world around you. Therapy can help you work through what you’ve been carrying, understand old patterns, and feel safer and more connected to yourself.
Trauma Therapy
If you find yourself second-guessing your relationships, struggling to trust, or repeating patterns that leave you feeling disconnected, you’re not alone. Therapy can help you understand your relationship patterns, build healthier connections, and feel more secure in how you show up with others.
Relationship Therapy
Getting Started is Simple
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. I want the process to feel as comfortable and straightforward as possible, from our first conversation to your first session.
Here’s what working together looks like:
Fill out my contact form to request a free 20-minute phone consultation. Share a little about what brings you to therapy and what you’re looking for, and I’ll be in touch to find a time that works for you.
01. Reach Out
During our consultation, we’ll talk about what you’re navigating, what you’re hoping to get out of therapy, and any questions you have about working together. It’s an opportunity for us to get to know each other, see if we feel like a good fit, and make sure you feel comfortable taking the next step.
02. Let’s Connect
If we decide to move forward, we’ll schedule your initial intake session. This is where we’ll explore your history, get a better understanding of what you’re experiencing, and begin identifying what you’d like to work toward. From there, we’ll develop a plan that feels right for you and begin working toward meaningful, lasting change.
03. Begin Your Work
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin. We’ll take it one step at a time.
Have Questions?
Send me a note and let’s figure things out together.