Therapy for REAL Change
Online therapy for highly sensitive people experiencing anxiety or trauma in Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas
Therapy for Highly Sensitive People—Helping You Find Calm, Confidence, and Emotional Balance.
You feel deeply. You care deeply. But lately, your sensitivity feels more like a burden than a strength.
I help highly sensitive people like you understand your emotions, feel empowered in your relationships, and build the tools you need to navigate life with more ease and self-compassion—without guilt or overwhelm.
Even if therapy has felt ineffective or surface-level in the past, this space is different. Together, we’ll explore how your emotions and your experiences shape your story—honoring your unique identity with care, and with an understanding of your lived experience.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. Let’s explore how you can feel more at ease and in control.
Virtual therapy for Texas, North Carolina, and in PsyPact States
Get in touch to schedule a free consultation. This is a chance for us both to see if we are a good fit to work together. Fit is one of the best predictors of success in therapy. So if that’s not me, I’ll let you know and help you figure out what you need. It matters to me, just as it does to you, that we work well together so that you grow and heal.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You leave social events feeling emotionally drained instead of connected.
You replay conversations for days, worrying you said the wrong thing.
In groups, you overextend yourself trying to keep everyone happy, but miss out on enjoying the moment.
When overwhelmed, you withdraw, feeling guilty for not “being stronger.”
You often feel like you’re either not doing enough or being too sensitive—and you’re exhausted from overthinking it all.
It feels like no matter how hard you try, you can’t shake the feeling that you’re somehow falling short.
But what if your sensitivity wasn’t the problem?
What if the issue was how you’ve been made to doubt yourself in a world that often overlooks emotional depth?
What if you could feel differently?
Imagine waking up with a sense of calm, feeling grounded even on challenging days.
You enjoy social moments without overthinking every word you said afterward.
You feel comfortable expressing your needs in relationships without guilt.
You understand your emotions instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
You trust yourself to handle difficult situations with self-compassion and clarity.
Hi, I’m Annie, a therapist who specializes in helping highly sensitive people just like you.
I understand how overwhelming it can feel when your emotions seem too intense or are misunderstood.
But let’s be clear: You are not the problem.
The problem is often how the world responds to sensitivity—often portraying it as a weakness while overlooking the incredible value of emotional depth and wisdom.
I’m committed to creating a space where your full self is honored. Together, we’ll explore the patterns holding you back and help you build skills to manage emotions, strengthen relationships, and feel more in control of your life—all while honoring your values, culture, and lived experiences. Let’s help you thrive in this world that doesn’t always value what you have to offer.
You don’t have to keep feeling this way.
What if your sensitivity felt like a strength, not a struggle?
Imagine a life where:
You feel confident setting boundaries in your relationships.
You can move through tough emotions without shutting down or withdrawing.
You stop blaming yourself for feeling deeply.
You trust yourself to handle life’s challenges without overwhelm or guilt.
This life is possible. And it can start with one conversation.
If you’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t feel like a good fit—or it didn’t go deep enough—you’re not alone.
Maybe you felt like you made progress in previous therapy, but then hit a ceiling. Or maybe you feel ready to go a little deeper this time. It may be that you felt like your whole self - including cultural expectations and how the world treats you - weren’t taken into account.
You might be asking yourself:
“What if therapy won’t get to the root of why I feel this way?”
“What if I’ve just been too sensitive my whole life?”
“What if my emotions always feel overwhelming?”
It’s completely understandable to feel this way.
But here’s the truth: You are not broken.
You don’t need to "fix" your sensitivity. You need a space where your emotions are validated and your experiences are understood completely and complexly. A place where you can learn tools to reclaim yourself on your terms.
I specialize in working with highly sensitive people just like you, using a compassionate approach that respects your whole story—not just your symptoms.
Here’s how I can support you:
Emotional Clarity: I’ll help you understand your emotions and why they feel so intense.
Self-Compassion: Together, we’ll work on building the skill of self-compassion so you can stop blaming yourself for feeling deeply.
Managing Overwhelm: I’ll teach you tools to reduce emotional burnout and create more balance in your life.
Unlearning Old Patterns: We’ll explore and shift patterns like people-pleasing, over-explaining, or self-blame.
Living by Your Values: I’ll help you identify what truly matters so you can make choices that reflect your values, not societal expectations.
This work isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about healing and claiming your space in the world.
You might be wondering…
“What if therapy hasn’t worked for me before?”
It’s not about whether you’re too sensitive—it’s about finding the right fit and approach. I focus on deep emotional work, not surface-level fixes.
“What if my emotions are just too intense?”
Your emotions aren’t the problem. They’re signals, not weaknesses. Therapy will help you understand them and use them as guides instead of liabilities.
“Is this really worth the investment?”
Your emotional wellness matters - it is your path to relationships that feel good, work that is satisfying, and a comfort with yourself that makes life full of joy. Therapy can help you break free from patterns of self-doubt and overwhelm—so you can feel more at peace in all areas of your life.
This is for you if:
You feel deeply and want to embrace your sensitivity as a strength.
You’re ready to feel more ease in your life and relationships.
You want tools for managing intense emotions with compassion.
You want to explore how identity, culture, and systemic pressures are impacting you.
Imagine six months from now…
Still feeling drained and overwhelmed by your emotions.
Still replaying every conversation and struggling to express yourself.
Still feeling like your sensitivity is something to hide instead of honor.
Now imagine…
Waking up feeling calm and confident, fully embracing your emotions.
Feeling at peace with who you are, without constantly overthinking.
Knowing your sensitivity makes you strong, not fragile.
You deserve to feel confident, connected, and at peace with your sensitivity.
Therapy can help you move from overwhelm to clarity, from guilt to self-compassion, and from self-doubt to confidence—without losing the emotional depth that makes you you. Even if it’s not with me, find your support. Choose to live life differently.
I’m here to support you every step of the way.