Heal without endless and heavy talking.
Through gentle, creative play and attention to what feels right in your body, therapy can help you reconnect with your own voice and find your calm—and yes, a little laughter too
WITH KAREN YU, LMFT
STRUGGLING TO STAY AFLOAT FROM OVERWHELM? You’ve done everything right- so why does something still feel off or not fulfilling?
You’re capable, driven, and getting things done—but your mind never powers down. You carry the responsibility, meet the expectations, and show up for everyone, all while feeling lost and confused. Beneath the productivity, there’s exhaustion, irritability, and a quiet longing for relief.
Therapy can help you clear the mental clutter, regain focus, and feel grounded again—without stepping away from the life you’ve built.
In therapy, we’ll work on helping you reconnect with yourself—not just the productive, polished version, but the real you underneath the hustle. Together, we’ll dial down the mental noise, quiet that relentless inner critic, and make space for peace, clarity, and maybe even joy (yes, you’re allowed).
Clients often tell me they feel truly seen in our work together—validated, understood, and not judged for needing a break from being the strong one. I bring a calm, grounded presence to therapy, and I believe a little humor (and the occasional ‘80s power anthem) can go a long way. If you’re curious whether we’d be a good fit, feel free to reach out. We can turn down the pressure without losing your edge.
Here’s a testimonial from a past client:
“You are very calm and professional to work with. You treated my vulnerable material with care and your variety of therapy approaches was very helpful.”
Meet Karen Yu, LMFT
WELLNESS AND ANXIETY EXPERT
I've been a therapist for over a decade, and am committed to helping people transform their lives with therapy that goes deeper than just talking.
I am passionate about working with professionals in the fields of medicine, education and technology—specifically those from Asian American immigrant families, as I come from one myself and understand firsthand the pressure to be successful and the difficulty of releasing the heavy burden around feeling guilty when your needs clash with a family member.
Do you find yourself feeling stuck due to the following:
Overburdened, overworked, and flat-out exhausted with no time to enjoy life
Afraid you earned your dream job, but it doesn’t live up to your expectations
Unhappy with your love life or afraid to get involved in one at all
Pain of dealing with loneliness
Having difficulty balancing your career and delaying a gratifying life
Chronic physical pain and afraid that it won’t get better
Worried brain that doesn’t stop overthinking
Communication breakdown with loved ones.
You don’t have to hold any of these alone.
My experience of working with clients for over a decade has shown me that shame is what keeps people from changing and believing they cannot overcome their struggles.
SHAME. Yes, shame is like a four letter word. The only problem is that most people don’t know they are carrying shame because it goes under the radar in your inner thoughts.
When. you work with me, you will learn to shift how you talk to yourself. You’ll turn your critical voice into a kinder and gentler tone.
