THIS IS YOUR SPACE TO TAKE UP SPACE.
Personalized therapy for women healing from trauma, anxiety, and perfectionism in Sacramento & online across California.
Find Self-Trust, Balance, & Gentleness with Yourself.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time, and that’s pretty exhausting, isn’t it? Maybe you’re struggling with never feeling good enough, feeling trapped by anxiety, or battling intrusive thoughts. Perhaps you find yourself overwhelmed by self-doubt, perfectionism, and the pressure to do it all. You don’t have to navigate these challenges alone.
MEET LAUREN
Welcome! My name is Lauren, and I’m a licensed psychotherapist in Sacramento, California. I specialize in helping women heal from childhood trauma, navigate anxiety & improve self-esteem, and find balance as highly sensitive individuals. Whether you’re looking for therapy in Sacramento, CA, or prefer the convenience of virtual sessions anywhere in California, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I started Living Gently Therapy because I am a strong advocate for taking space to rest and pause with intention. My hope is to come alongside you to create a foundation that nourishes rather than drains you, allowing you to pursue your goals and passions in more sustainable and fulfilling ways.
Here, I invite you to be gentle with yourself. To approach yourself with curiosity and extend kindness towards yourself amidst challenges. This is where the healing begins– in understanding self-compassion is essential for personal growth and resilience.
Life doesn’t have to feel like endless striving only to keep feeling like you’re never good enough. Step into self-confidence.
SPECIALTY AREAS:
Difficulty separating self-worth from performance
High-achievers struggling with anxiety and low self-esteem
Adult children of alcoholics & navigating relationships with addiction
Grief & loss (e.g. loss of a loved one, the future you imagined, or the relationship you hoped for)
Burnout from caregiving role(s)
People-pleasing & difficulty finding your own voice
Adult children of emotionally immature parents
Are You Always “The Responsible One"?
You’re the one everyone relies on—the planner, the fixer, the one who always seems to have it together. But inside, it’s a different story.
You feel overwhelmed, finding yourself people-pleasing and putting others’ needs first, leaving no room for your own.
You keep getting stuck stuck in loops of overthinking, and feeling held back by the belief that, despite outward success, it’s never enough.
Sound familiar? These patterns may have roots in early experiences where your emotional needs were overlooked or unmet, and being responsible felt like the only way to cope.
Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, and tend to the parts of you that feel unseen or unheard, helping you develop a stronger sense of self-worth—one that isn’t tied to how much you do for others. You’ll learn tools to regulate your emotions, manage intrusive thoughts, set boundaries without guilt, and voice your needs with confidence. This is your opportunity to step out of the cycle of overwhelm, people-pleasing, and perfectionism and start prioritizing you.
Therapy can help you:
Therapy with me is an invitation for you to step back from exhaustion and extend yourself the kindness, grace and space that you so readily create for others.
Begin your journey towards healing and confidence.
Reach out today for a complimentary 20-minute consultation.
