Veronica Daniel, LCSW

Women’s therapy in California. Specializing in anxiety, self-esteem, and highly sensitive people (HSP).

Hi, I’m Veronica. I believe that life feels best when we prioritize taking care of ourselves. Maybe you’ve been running on “auto-pilot” mode for so long that you’ve lost touch with your authentic identity; who am I really and is it okay to be that person? I’m here to help you get reacquainted with yourself by changing thought and behavior patterns that have been taking you farther away from who you want to be and the life you really want. If you’re ready to explore a new path that leads to greater insight and increased joy and self-confidence, then I would love to work together!

Does this sound like you?
You’re someone who struggles with saying no to others, which leads to overextending yourself and you set unrealistic expectations for yourself that are impossible to meet. Maybe you also…
-seek validation and approval from others and question your own judgment and decisions
-feel like a bother or burden to others when you share your real thoughts and feelings
-often feel worried about things that “could happen” or the “what ifs” of what could go wrong

Or maybe this?
You need time alone to recover after socializing with others and get flustered when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time. You might not be sure why this happens and you may also:
-feel easily overwhelmed by loud noise, crowds of people, bright lights, strong smells, etc
-experience strong emotions that feel intense and difficult to manage
-believe that you’ll only fit in with others when you hide parts of yourself

You may have talked to other therapists (or friends) who didn’t understand your sensitivity or who you felt judged by. I offer a safe space free of judgment and full of empathy. As a highly sensitive person myself, I understand firsthand the struggles that women who feel deeply encounter. I live it myself on a daily basis! I’ve also been in the client chair and know how difficult it is to be vulnerable with a therapist who just doesn’t seem to “get it.” In our sessions, you won’t just get a trained therapist; you’ll get someone who truly understands what you are going through.

Clients describe me as down-to-earth, friendly, comforting, and helpful. I focus on forming a genuine human connection first and foremost so that therapy feels less intimidating, creating a space where your best healing can occur. Our sessions can be a mixture of discussing recent life events, processing past experiences, and learning new skills to apply to your present life. I’ll mix in some light humor so those hard conversations will feel less heavy too!

If you’re an open-minded woman who is ready to rediscover yourself with the help of a nurturing, supportive therapist, then you’re in the right place. My goal is to get you feeling like yourself again! We’ll work together to identify goals and changes you want to experience from this process and I'll help you get there by using a variety of proven techniques (including CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness Techniques). I take a collaborative approach where we are a team and I tailor the treatment to your specific needs. No one size fits all therapy here!

It isn’t too late to create a life you love! You may have been thinking about starting therapy for awhile now but keep putting it off because “I’m too busy,” “things aren’t that bad,” or “nothing will change anyways.” The longer you wait to start therapy, the longer it’ll take to start feeling better. Isn’t it time to start feeling better now? I understand how hard it can be to take that first step, I’m here to make it as comfortable and smooth as possible. Reach out and you won’t have to be alone in this journey.