Online Therapy for Highly Sensitive People in the Bay Area SF
If you’re a highly sensitive person, you’ve probably been told you’re “too emotional,” “too intense,” or that you “need to toughen up.” You might absorb the mood of a room without trying, feel exhausted by constant stimulation, or find yourself overwhelmed by the weight of your inner world. And while your sensitivity gives you remarkable empathy and intuition, it can also make day-to-day life feel like too much.
I offer online therapy specifically designed for highly sensitive people in the Bay Area SF, so you can find relief without leaving your comfort zone. In our sessions, you don’t have to justify why certain things affect you more deeply. You’ll be understood, not judged.
About Me
I’m Kristin Young, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 19 years of experience helping highly sensitive people move from overwhelm to empowerment. As someone who identifies as highly sensitive myself, I know firsthand what it’s like to navigate a world that often feels like it wasn’t built for you.
My approach is intuitive, compassionate, and deeply tailored to each person. I combine trauma-informed care with skills-focused techniques that help you feel more grounded and resilient. Therapy with me is a collaborative space where your sensitivity is seen not as a flaw, but as a strength we can harness together.
What Highly Sensitive Clients Often Struggle With
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling emotionally raw, anxious, or drained, especially after masking their sensitivity for years. You may be:
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Struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing
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Feeling misunderstood in your relationships or isolated in your experiences
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Carrying childhood wounds that left you feeling “too much”
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Burnt out from constantly giving and rarely receiving
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Desperate for rest, but unable to switch off your busy mind
Therapy offers a space to explore these patterns gently and with purpose. If you're seeking online therapy for highly sensitive people in the Bay Area SF, you’re not alone, this space is for you.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
Our work together begins with a thoughtful conversation about your lived experience. From there, we create a treatment plan that fits your emotional rhythms, energy levels, and goals.
Sessions may include:
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Skills to manage emotional intensity without shutting down
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Gentle exploration of past experiences that shaped your inner world
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Mind-body awareness to regulate overwhelm
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Communication tools to navigate relationships more confidently
My therapeutic style is warm and steady, offering you the space to breathe, reflect, and grow. Whether you’re new to therapy or returning with fresh needs, we’ll move at your pace.
How Therapy Can Help
You don’t need to change who you are, just the way you relate to the world around you. Over time, many clients experience:
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More ease in managing emotions
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Stronger boundaries in personal and professional relationships
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A renewed sense of clarity and self-trust
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Relief from anxiety and emotional burnout
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A deeper appreciation of their sensitivity as a source of insight and strength
Online sessions make it easy to access support from anywhere in the Bay Area, whether you're in San Francisco, Oakland, or nestled somewhere quieter that feels like home.
Take the First Step
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s okay to ask for help, this is it. Your sensitivity deserves care, not criticism. Therapy can be a space where you finally feel understood and begin to understand yourself more fully.
I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation so we can explore whether we’re a good fit. I offer online therapy for highly sensitive people in the Bay Area SF, and I would be honored to walk with you on your path toward healing.