Therapy for Highly Senstive People (HSP in Pasadena, california
Are you often overwhelmed by the emotions of others, deeply affected by the world around you?
Or you’re exhausted from taking on more than you can handle.
If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may find yourself feeling deeply attuned to your surroundings, whether it’s the emotions of others, the sensory overload of busy environments, or the weight of everyday life. While sensitivity can be a strength, it can also feel draining and isolating, especially in a world that often values "toughness" over tenderness.
As a therapist, I specialize in working with highly sensitive people who feel like they’re carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders. Together, we’ll create a space for you to honor your sensitivity, find grounding, and develop coping tools that help you thrive rather than feel overwhelmed.
How Therapy Can Support Highly Sensitive People
→ Help you Understand Your Sensitivity
→ Soothes your nervous system
→ Build boundaries & Self-Care
→ Heal from Emotional Burnout
→ Navigate Relationships
→Cultivates self-compassion, builds self-esteem
→Release tension and stress stored in the body through somatic work
What Does It Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person?
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) have a unique nervous system that processes sensory input, emotions, and social interactions at a deeper level. This means that HSPs often feel more affected by the world around them, both positively and negatively, than others. It’s not a disorder, but a biological trait that affects roughly 15-20% of the population.
As an HSP, you may identify with some of these characteristics:
Emotional intensity- You may feel emotions more deeply than those around you.
Overstimulation - The world around you may feel overwhelming at times—bright lights, loud sounds, and crowds can leave you drained or anxious.
Empathy & Absorption - You may be highly attuned to the emotions and energies of others, often feeling what they feel
Sensitivity to Stress: You may find it harder to cope with stress or difficult situations, leading to emotional burnout or physical exhaustion.
Need for Alone Time - You likely need periods of quiet and solitude to recharge. Being alone can help you process emotions and avoid overstimulation.
Intuition & Deep Thinking - You may have a strong sense of intuition, with a knack for picking up on subtle cues and making connections that others miss.
My approach to working with Highly Sensitive People
As a highly sensitive person myself, I deeply understand the complexities and gifts that come with this trait. Living with heightened sensitivity can feel like both a superpower and a struggle, especially in a world that often feels too fast, too loud, or just too much. In my work with highly sensitive people (HSPs), I offer a space where your sensitivity is not only honored, but supported and explored.
I take a gentle, validating approach grounded in trauma-informed care, parts work, and nervous system regulation. Many highly sensitive clients have experienced developmental trauma, enmeshment, or early emotional neglect, even if their lives looked “fine” from the outside.
In therapy, we’ll work at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system. You won’t be pushed or pathologized. We’ll explore the roots of your sensitivity, the messages you internalized, and how to create more space in your life for rest, connection, and self-trust.
I often integrate:
Parts work / inner child work to help you understand your emotional landscape
EMDR therapy for past experiences that still feel stuck in your body or mind
Attachment-focused therapy to support healing from relational wounds
Somatic awareness to help you feel more grounded and less overstimulated.
You don’t need to toughen up. You just need space to soften
If you’re an HSP looking for a therapist who truly understands your sensitivity, not as a flaw, but as a gift. I’d be honored to support you.