The World Sees Your Strength—I See the Weight You Carry| Therapy for High-Achieving Women

Imagine a life where ‘no’ feels natural, rest feels deserved, and you show up as your full, unapologetic self—on your terms.

A woman with a shaved head wearing a loose pink button-up shirt, sitting on the floor leaning against a sofa with a laptop in hand. She rests her head on her hand looking drained, symbolizing the exhaustion of always being the strong friend.

The Weight of Always Being ‘Strong’ Is Getting Heavy| Counseling for the Strong Friend Who’s Exhausted

You’re the one everyone leans on—the strong friend, the fixer, the one who keeps it all together.

From the outside, you seem like you’re handling it all, but inside?

You’re exhausted. Overcommitted. Running on empty.

You’ve mastered the art of showing up for everyone else, but when it comes to your own needs, they always seem to fall to the bottom of the list.

You tell yourself to push through, that you should be able to handle it, but deep down, you’re tired of holding it all together alone.

You crave rest—not just sleep, but real, soul-deep rest.

You long to feel chosen the way you always choose others.

You want space to just exist without the weight of expectations.

Most of all, you want to know that you are enough—without over-giving, over-performing, or proving your worth.

I See You Because I’ve Been You. And Together, We’ll Rewrite the Story.

I know what it’s like to carry the weight of being the strong one. The one everyone turns to. The one who gets things done—no matter the cost.

I know because I’ve lived it.

For years, I wore the armor of productivity, self-sacrifice, and people-pleasing, believing my worth was tied to what I could do for others.

I poured out until I was empty, until I didn’t recognize myself anymore. And if you’re here, I know you might be feeling the same.

That’s why I do this work. Because I know firsthand what it takes to unravel the beliefs that have kept you exhausted, overcommitted, and unseen.

And I know the freedom that comes when you finally decide to reclaim yourself.

A Black woman in a black blazer and glasses sits at a modern desk, smiling while working on her laptop. The setting is warm and inviting, symbolizing the sanctuary of virtual therapy—a space for deep listening, reflection, and transformation.

This Space Is for You to Breathe, to Be Seen, and to Begin Again.

In our virtual sessions, you’ll find more than just therapy—you’ll find a sanctuary. A space where you don’t have to perform strength. A space where you can be honest about what’s weighing you down.

I listen—not just to what you say, but to what’s beneath the surface.

I help you name the forces that have shaped you—systemic oppression, cultural and familial conditioning, religious messaging that taught you self-denial was virtuous.

Together, we will confront these narratives and ask: Do they still serve you?

And if they don’t? We’ll rewrite them.

A joyful Black woman in a black leather jacket tilts her head back, smiling in the sunlight. Her expression radiates confidence and inner peace, symbolizing the freedom that comes from letting go of comparison and prioritizing personal wellness.

Your Capacity Is Sacred—And It’s Time to Honor It.

You’ve spent years pushing past your limits, measuring your worth by how much you can endure.

Maybe you’ve even looked around and thought, Why can’t I handle things like she does?

But here’s the truth: Comparison is a lie, and capacity is personal.

Your journey is yours—not hers, not theirs.

Just because you can push through doesn’t mean you should.

I’ll help you:
✅ Recognize and honor your own limits without guilt
✅ Release the shame of needing rest and stop glorifying burnout
✅ Let go of the comparison game that steals your joy and peace
✅ Redefine success in a way that aligns with you, not external expectations

A woman sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset, in a flowing white top. Her posture reflects deep reflection and peace, journeying from survival to thriving. This serene moment invites her to begin the transformative work of therapy.

You Deserve More Than Just Survival. You Deserve to Thrive.

Through our work, I’ll help you:
✅ Recognize and release the toxic narratives that have kept you over-functioning and unseen
✅ Learn to set boundaries without guilt and say no without fear
✅ Reconnect with yourself—your desires, your needs, your full humanity
✅ Step into a life where rest is not earned but essential
✅ Show up fully, unapologetically, and on your own terms

I am not here to judge you.

I am not here to push a quick fix.

I am here to walk with you—to help you hold what’s heavy, question what’s harmful, and build something new.

Because you deserve more than just getting through the day.

You deserve a life where you belong to yourself again.

It’s Time to Choose You.

You’ve spent so much of your life showing up for everyone else. Carrying burdens that weren’t yours to hold. Pouring into others while running on empty. But what if, for once, you chose you?

What if healing wasn’t something you put off until later?
What if rest wasn’t something you had to earn?
What if you finally stepped into a life where your needs mattered just as much as everyone else’s?

This is your invitation—to lay it all down. To stop proving. To stop performing. To finally be seen, heard, and held in the ways you’ve always deserved.

Therapy is your space to breathe again. To unlearn what no longer serves you. To rebuild on your terms. And you don’t have to do it alone.

I’m here. Ready when you are.

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EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

B.S., Biology, Grambling State University

M.S., Marriage & Family Therapy, Fuller Theological Seminary

M.S., Psychology, University of La Verne

Psy.D., Clinical-Community Psychology, University of La Verne

Licensed Psychologist in California (License: PSY29686)

Licensed Psychologist in Nevada (License: PY0728)

PSYPACT Provider in Participating States (APIT #18256)