I'm Dr. Jessica Arneson, a licensed therapist in California with a doctorate in psychology. I specialize in helping highly sensitive, high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-criticism, and relationship challenges.

You may be the person everyone else relies on—the one who gets things done, anticipates everyone's needs, and holds everything together—while privately struggling to give yourself the same compassion you offer others. Perhaps you overthink, struggle to set boundaries, feel responsible for other people's emotions, or find yourself repeating painful relationship patterns. You deserve support that goes beyond simply getting through the day.

My approach integrates evidence-based practices, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and self-compassion, with an individualized, compassionate understanding of your experiences and relationship patterns. Together, we'll work to strengthen your self-worth, develop healthier boundaries, improve emotional regulation, and help you feel more grounded and connected to yourself.

Therapy with me is a space where you don't have to perform, prove your worth, or have everything figured out. You can show up as you are, explore what's beneath the patterns that keep you stuck, and build a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and fulfilling.

You don't have to keep abandoning yourself to keep everyone else happy. Let's work toward a healthier relationship with yourself and the life you want to live.