In-person + online anxiety therapy in Hermosa Beach
A Brighter Side of Therapy
Wellness for Anxious Over-Thinkers
Therapy doesn’t need to feel dark and scary.
Anxiety can pull you into a dark spiral, but therapy helps you turn on the light.
Sound familiar?
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You find yourself constantly overthinking and spiraling. Logically know everything is ok, but you can’t seem to stop worrying and obsessing.
You’ve listened to mental health podcasts, read books, and watched countless tik toks trying to solve the problem but nothing works long term. You’re ready to try something new.
You worry you’re “too self aware” for therapy because you already understand “why” you feel the way you do. The problem is, something still feels off.
You feel things more deeply than people around you, and you’ve been called “the sensitive one”. Sometimes it makes you feel like you’re not handling things the way you “should” be.
If you’ve been impacted by systemic oppression, trauma, or high expectations, asking for support might feel undeserved.
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You might think, “Things could be worse,” and feel like starting therapy is indulgent or unnecessary.
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Hi, I’m Tori.
I believe that your feelings deserve to be taken seriously.
I can assure you that no matter what you bring into therapy, there is nothing broken about you. In our work together, we’ll explore the roots of your anxiety- how it developed over time to try to protect you, especially in a world that often feels unsafe for so many. We’ll learn to listen to these feelings in a new way so that you can respond with clarity and confidence.
My practice is rooted in the belief that healing is not just personal, it’s also political. Together, we’ll honor the ways your mind and body have adapted to navigate systems of oppression, intergenerational trauma, and chronic stress. This work is guided by a commitment to social justice, where your full identity is seen, valued, and centered. You’ll build a deeper understanding that your body isn’t working against you, it’s trying to survive. And now, we’ll give it the safety it needs to thrive.
Emotions and sensations are your body’s way of communicating with you. They tell you about your needs, your boundaries, and how you're responding to what's happening in your life. Instead of labeling them as 'good' or 'bad,' we’ll work on seeing them as messages, each one offering valuable information about what’s going on inside you.
How I Can Help
How it Works
What you need now is ease. I’m here to help you simplify the process as you begin your journey.
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Get in touch.
Fill out the form on my contact page letting me know you’re interested in getting started! From there we’ll schedule a 20-minute call to answer all of your questions and set up our first appointment.
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Begin your journey.
Show up to our appointment (in person or virtually), make yourself a cup of tea, and appreciate the steps you’ve taken for yourself. We’ll meet weekly to dig deep into the parts of your life that are causing stress and dysregulation.
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Rediscover yourself.
We’ll build skills that soothe your nervous system and create a sense of safety and confidence. By digging deep into your life experiences, behavior patterns, and stressors, we’ll discover the underlying patterns that keep you in the same cycles.
Testimonials
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I've been working with Tori for 10 months, and she has been my favorite therapist thus far. She provides a nonjudgmental, compassionate space to process whatever it is that I need processing. Rather than give direct advice or solutions (which I'm quite averse to), she listens and helps talk through issues, and gives ideas for me to try. I've felt much safer and braver with her within a few months of working with her than I had of years working with my previous counselor. Highly recommend!!
Client Testimonial
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Tori is a deeply empathic and professional clinician, well versed in her areas of expertise and extremely helpful to her clients. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a skilled and approachable therapist.
Abby Hacohen, PsyD
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Tori is an incredibly compassionate, knowledgable, and skilled therapist. She is kind and patient with her clients, while also challenging and motivating positive change in an authentic and genuine way. I admire the holistic-focused work that she does with somatic experiencing, brainspotting, anxiety, and trauma. I am lucky to have worked with and learned from Tori over the years and can't recommend her enough.
Rachel Daggett, LMFT
Ready to embrace change?
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage- change is scary! As you begin your work in therapy, you'll start to feel clarity, peace, and alignment. I am so excited to work with you.
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