depth Therapy for Residents of
Kensington

Kensington draws people who care deeply—about integrity, about education, about building a meaningful life. Tucked into the hillside above Berkeley, it’s a place where people often strive to live with intention. But even in a community like this, where things appear thoughtful and well-ordered, you may still find yourself feeling disconnected. This can be especially true if you’ve spent years keeping everything together on the outside, only to realize that something inside still feels out of sync.

The Emotional Cost of accommodating

Maybe you’ve always been responsible, conscientious, high-achieving. Maybe you’re the one others turn to—at work, in your family, in your neighborhood. But lately, something feels off.

You may feel disconnected, out of touch with your inner compass, uncertain which way to turn. You might find yourself wondering what’s beneath the version of yourself you’ve learned to present. Or feeling more like a shape-shifter than someone rooted in their own sense of self. You’re functioning, but you don’t feel fully seen—even by those closest to you.

For some, this inner disorientation builds slowly. You start to notice how often you defer, how hard it is to name your own preferences or feelings. You might feel emotionally invisible in your relationships or unclear on where your boundaries begin and end. Vital parts of you—your creativity, your sensitivity, your sense of purpose—can feel buried or far away. It’s painful, but also hard to put into words.

Depth Therapy for Loss of Self

If you recognize these feelings—being unseen, uncertain, or disconnected from yourself—individual psychotherapy can be a place to begin finding your way inward. Not everyone feels like they’re returning to something familiar; for many, it’s about discovering a sense of self they’ve never fully known. Instead of offering quick fixes, depth therapy in Kensington provides a thoughtful, relational space where what’s been overlooked or pushed aside can finally be acknowledged. Together, we’ll make room for the parts of you that may have never had permission to take shape.

These experiences don’t exist in a vacuum. For many people, the absence of a stable internal sense of self gives rise to anxiety—sometimes a constant undercurrent, sometimes a sudden wave. When you’re unsure of who you are or what you need, even ordinary choices can feel fraught. Living with that kind of uncertainty takes a toll.

Depth therapy can help you slow down enough to understand where that anxiety comes from and what it may be protecting you from. Over time, you may begin to experience greater clarity, emotional steadiness, and a more rooted sense of who you are—not as a performance, but as something genuine and lived.

This kind of healing takes time and patience, but it can also be deeply freeing. You may discover parts of yourself that have been waiting to be heard, and learn new ways to navigate life’s challenges with more confidence and authenticity.

Psychotherapy for Kensington Residents and Beyond

I work with individuals from Kensington and throughout the East Bay, including Albany, Rockridge, Montclair, Orinda, and Alameda. My office is located in San Francisco’s Cow Hollow, where I offer in-person sessions, and I also provide online therapy for clients across California. If you’re looking for psychotherapy in Kensington CA, and these themes resonate with you, I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to navigate this alone.