If you've been putting everyone else's needs before your own, you're not alone. As a therapist and a parent myself, I know how easy it is to keep telling yourself you'll focus on your own mental health "when life slows down." The truth is, for many of us, that time never seems to come. That's one of the reasons I created Therapy Turtle, Inc. I wanted to build a practice that makes therapy feel more accessible and realistic for busy lives. In addition to offering virtual therapy throughout California, I also provide in-person therapy in Carlsbad, CA with optional on-site childcare through a community partnership with The Cove. My hope is that one less barrier means one more parent gets the support they deserve. I work with teens, adults and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting, life transitions, and perinatal and postpartum mental health. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are, without judgment. A place where we work together to better understand what's keeping you stuck, while building practical tools for lasting change.