RE(RE)DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE. CREATE YOUR STORY. LIVE YOUR LIFE.
Therapy for Existential Anxiety, Depression, & Grief
Serving Adults through Online Therapy in California
Does this sound familiar?
“Nothing really brings me joy anymore.”
“I feel so stuck.”
“Something must be wrong with me.”
“I can’t make any sense of this inherently chaotic and unpredictable world.”
It doesn’t matter whether you decided to make a change or life abruptly rerouted your direction…
Adapting to the changes has been excruciatingly hard.
You feel numb. Everything just seems harder to do now: managing relationships, keeping up with your work, maintaining your physical health, or completing the simplest day-to-day tasks. It’s even difficult to figure out what you should eat for dinner. Nothing you do feels like it’s worth doing anymore. But you’ve been managing life by being on autopilot, just to get things done and over with.
The people you love have said that you seem more “out of it” lately. Activities that you used to enjoy doing don’t bring the same joy anymore. Now, you find that you’re being consumed with guilt and worry as your mind wonders: Does what I do in life really matter? What if I had done things differently? Is there something wrong with me?
You don’t want to walk through life like a robot anymore… only going through the motions without truly living.
Take charge of your life.
Experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and periods of uncertainty can feel deeply painful and disorienting. Life changes—both significant and subtle—often bring us into deeper questions about identity, meaning, relationships, and how we want to live. In therapy, we’ll create space to slow down and explore what’s unfolding within you, rather than rushing to fix or resolve it. Together, we’ll look at the patterns, beliefs, and internal pressures that shape how you relate to yourself and your life, while also making room for new ways of understanding your experience. This work is not about having everything figured out, but about building a more connected and steady relationship with yourself as you move through uncertainty and change.
Believe me when I say, there is nothing is wrong with you.
HOW THERAPY FOR EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND GRIEF WORKS
When you enter therapy with me, I meet you where you are now and offer the compassionate grounding space for you to explore these uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Together, we’ll work on:
Being Curious
Explore the depths of your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Being Compassionate
Create a nurturing inner environment that supports your wellbeing and resilience in the face of challenges.
Being Empowered
Find clarity in your values and priorities. Take action and create positive change in various aspects of your life.
THERAPY FOR EXISTENTIAL ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND GRIEF CAN HELP YOU:
➴ Develop a new and meaningful sense of self
➴ Let go of guilt, shame, and the ‘what-ifs’
➴ Create a path forward that aligns with your values and beliefs
➴ Reconnect with the people you love
➴ Experience more simple moments of joy, gratitude, and connection in your everyday life
Let’s create the story that’s meant for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Existential anxiety can happen when an individual faces an existential crisis. An existential crisis, by definition, refers to the ensemble of feelings and questions we have to do with the meaning and purpose of our life. An existential crisis often occurs after major life events, such as:
➴ Death of a loved one,
➴ New responsibilities and big life changes such as marriage, moving, divorce, having children, career change, or a diagnosis of a serious or life-threatening illness
➴ Aging. As people age, they tend to review and reflect on their past accomplishments and wonder about what awaits them. It’s important to know that younger people are not immune to this process
➴ Losing a job or feeling stuck in a career you don’t like
➴ Experiencing a tragic or traumatic experience
➴ Anything that makes you question life’s meaning such as pandemics, terrorism, climate change, severe weather, and other significant life events can create existential anxiety, even if they do not happen to the person directly
Each person has a unique way of experiencing existential anxiety and there is no wrong way of experiencing it. Existential anxiety, depression, and grief can manifest as:
➴ Racing thoughts
➴ Constant irritability and skepticism
➴ Feeling overwhelmed
➴ Isolation from friends and loved ones
➴ Lack of motivation and energy
➴ Loneliness and emptiness
➴ A sense of negative self-worth
➴ Obsessive worry
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Grief involves coping with loss. Some examples of loss include, but are not limited to:
➴ Death
➴ Divorce/breakups
➴ Loss of a job
➴ Rejection
➴ Moving away
➴ Finding out you or someone you love has a terminal illness
Grief is a strong, sometimes overwhelming emotion for people. They might find themselves feeling numb and removed from daily life, unable to carry on with regular duties while saddled with their sense of loss.
Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss.
Therapy is a crucial support system for people dealing with grief. It offers a safe space to express emotions, thoughts, and memories. Grief therapy provides personalized techniques to process emotions, develop coping strategies, and find meaning in loss. Therapists guide individuals in understanding the various emotions tied to grief, aiding their healing and adjustment. Therapy also helps address unresolved issues, guilt, or regrets, promoting acceptance and resolution. Ultimately, therapy offers hope during tough times, reminding individuals they are not alone and healing is attainable.
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No. Therapy is a powerful tool that extends far beyond providing support for those who have experienced trauma or mental health crises. It is a misconception to believe that therapy is only beneficial for these individuals. In fact, therapy can be a transformative experience for anyone seeking personal growth, self-discovery, or even just a space to process life's challenges.
When you enter therapy with me, I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your emotions, gain insights into your patterns of thinking and behavior, and develop strategies to enhance your overall well-being. Therapy can help you improve your relationships, manage stress, strengthen self-esteem, navigate life transitions, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and fulfillment.
Regardless of whether an individual has experienced trauma or not, therapy can be a valuable resource for anyone striving to live a more meaningful and authentic life.
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Fill out the contact form and you will receive an email with a link to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation with me. I’ll answer any questions you have, discuss what led you to look for therapy for existential anxiety, depression, and grief. If we determine we’re a good fit, our first appointment will be scheduled. I look forward to hearing from you!