Empathy Without Overload
Some people don’t just notice others’ emotions — they absorb them.
If you’re highly sensitive or used to being the steady one, your nervous system is always scanning for tension. You catch every shift in tone, every unspoken concern, every bit of pressure in the room.
Because you care, your body responds. It leans in. It braces. It tries to stabilize things — often taking on stress that isn’t yours.
Maybe you learned early that staying attuned kept the peace. That made you perceptive and reliable. It also trained you to carry more than your share.
There’s nothing wrong with you.
This is a learned nervous-system pattern — and it can change.
You can stay connected without absorbing. You can support others without carrying their stress.
If you’re ready to break this cycle and feel more grounded and in control of your emotional energy, I can help.
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My work focuses on helping people who absorb others’ stress learn how to stay connected without carrying what isn’t theirs. If you’re highly perceptive, emotionally attuned, or used to being the steady one, your nervous system may be stuck in a constant state of monitoring and bracing.
In therapy, we work directly with these patterns. You’ll learn how your body learned to take on tension, how that shows up in your relationships and daily life, and how to interrupt it in real time. The goal isn’t to become less caring — it’s to respond without over-functioning or collapsing.
I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a powerful, evidence-based therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences, anxiety, and emotional distress.
I offer telehealth therapy, professional, compassionate mental health care that is 100% online, so you can access support wherever you are, without the commute, the waiting room, or the stress.
Whether you’re at home, on a break at work, or living in a remote area, quality therapy is just a click away.
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