For women who’ve spent their lives putting everyone else first. This is the space to finally put yourself first.

Anxiety & Relationship Therapist — New York City

Female therapist for anxiety

What we don’t say out loud — but we carry every day

You’ve done everything “right.” You’re driven, capable, successful on paper…. yet inside, you feel anxious, overwhelmed, and are constantly questioning yourself…. including in your relationships and dating life.

I have been there and I get it.. together we will unpack the anxiety beneath the achievement and release the pressure so you can breathe again and show up in your relationships in a way that feels more secure, aligned, and clear.

I work with high-achieving women of color who look successful on the outside but feel anxious, stuck, or lost on the inside in their lives, relationships, and dating experiences.

If you….

Struggle to acknowledge your accomplishments and feel proud of yourself

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Struggle to feel close and connected in your relationships

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Feel constant pressure to please the people around you

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Often say “I’m fine” when you’re really not

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Find yourself putting the needs of your partner above your own

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Relationship and anxiety therapist

Meet Your Next Therapist Kaela in New York City

My work focuses on helping you understand the roots of your anxiety… not just manage the symptoms. So you can stop living on autopilot and start living in alignment with who you actually are, including how you choose partners, navigate dating, and show up in your relationships.

I am a licensed mental health counselor in New York State as well as a high achieving women of color, because of my clinical skills as well as lived experience I understand where my clients are coming from and understand why they are thinking in certain perspectives.

Together, we unpack core beliefs, cultural conditioning, and lived experiences that have taught you to shrink, over perform, or put yourself last especially in the ways you show up in relationships, dating, and emotional connections with others.

In therapy, we work on setting boundaries without guilt, prioritizing yourself without fear, and building a relationship with yourself that feels honest, confident, and secure so your relationships with others can feel more aligned, reciprocal, and fulfilling.

You don’t need to become someone new. You get to come home to yourself.

I believe women deserve to take up space without apology

Therapy for High Achieving Women with Anxiety in NYC

  • Individual therapy for High Achieving women

    Individual Therapy for High Achieving Women

    You look successful on the outside, but inside you feel anxious. Therapy focuses on slowing your nervous system and helps you prioritize yourself.

  • Women of color thinking and anxious

    Anxiety Therapy

    For women who are constantly in their heads. Together, we explore the root of your anxiety and build tools so your emotions don’t run your life.

  • Therapist supporting client

    Trauma-Informed Therapy

    Past experiences don’t stay in the past. They show up in your body, relationships, and self worth. Therapy helps you understand your trauma and supports you in creating safety.

  • Women of color showing self love

    People-Pleasing & Boundary Work

    If your struggle to say no this space is for you. Therapy helps you set boundaries and choose yourself without over-explaning.

  • Women of color smiling

    Therapy for Women of Color

    Culturally responsive therapy that acknowledges the impact of generational trauma, cultural expectations, and systemic stress. You don’t have to explain your identity here.

  • Therapist for anxiety comforting client

    Relationship & Attachment Therapy

    For women who find themselves stuck in unhealthy dynamics, over giving, or anxious attachment. We work on healing attachment wounds to build safe and honest relationships.

What People Are Saying:

  • I can’t recommend Kaela enough for her work with WOC who are looking to step into their power. She integrates her own lived experience with strong clinical skills and cultural awareness. Kaela is authentic, empowering, and truly an inspiration to women who are ready to break the stigma and reach their highest potential.

    —Donnie Newman, LMHC

  • Working with Kaela was a transformative experience for me. As a high-achieving female, I often felt overwhelmed by expectations and self-doubt, but she helped me gain clarity, confidence, and balance. She listened without judgment and offered guidance that was both compassionate and practical. I always felt seen and supported, and I’m in a much healthier, more grounded place because of her. I can’t recommend Kaela enough!

    —Former Client

  • Kaela is a go to referral source for WOC struggling to manage cultural expectations while simultaneously working toward personal fulfillment and balancing rest/recovery. She is insightful, real + deeply intuitive.

    —Irene Koutsidis-Martelli LCSW

  • I had an incredibly positive and meaningful experience with Kaela. From the very beginning, she created a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where I felt truly seen and comfortable opening up. She listens with genuine care, asks thoughtful questions, and gently helps shift perspectives in ways that feel empowering rather than overwhelming. I am deeply grateful for the progress I’ve been able to make with her support and I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking empathetic, insightful, and truly caring therapy.

    —Former Client

Wanna Start? I’ll tell you how:

Start your healing, together- Therapy is where we unpack old patterns, build boundaries, and help you feel grounded in yourself. The goal isn’t to “fix” you, the goal is help you feel more like you again.

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Schedule your first session-If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session. We’ll go over logistics together and find a time that works for your life, so you feel supported and clear going forward.

Step 1

Book a FREE consult call- Schedule a free 15-minute call by clicking here. This is a low-pressure space to ask questions, share whats been coming up for you, and see if we’re a good fit. No commitment..just clarity.

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