When You Always Feel on Edge
You may feel braced for the next interruption, tense without knowing why or unable to relax when the day finally slows down. That experience can be difficult to explain, especially if other people think things look fine.
This page cannot determine the cause. Shoreline offers anxiety and stress support, and a consultation can help you discuss whether that service fits what you are experiencing.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You feel ready for the next problem.
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Quiet moments do not feel restful.
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Tension affects your everyday routines.
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You want an assessment of what support fits.
01 · Understand
Describe what you notice
You can talk about when the feeling appears, what it is like and how it affects daily life. You do not need to choose the right clinical words. A few concrete examples can give the clinician a starting point for asking further questions.
Some concerns may need other forms of assessment or care. Be open about relevant information through the practice's approved intake process so the clinician can consider suitability rather than assume every experience has the same explanation.
02 · Practice
Ask about pace and approach
The anxiety and stress team includes different approaches to understanding patterns and responding to them. You can ask what sessions involve, how goals are set and how your feedback is used.
You should not have to promise that you will feel calm on a particular schedule. The purpose of the consultation is to learn about fit and next steps. Ongoing work can include checking what is useful and what needs to change, rather than treating a method name as a guarantee.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
Choose a clinician and a workable next step
Holly Whitmore, Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg, Nicola Loretto, Dina Abdelaal and Aidé Merito are listed for anxiety and stress support. Their approaches include different combinations of IFS, CBT, attachment-informed and somatic work. Ask the particular clinician to explain how they work.
A consultation can address availability, fit and the practical details of California telehealth. You do not need to diagnose yourself in order to inquire, and no result is guaranteed by choosing a method.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Holly Whitmore
MA, LMFT
Gottman couples therapy and IFS
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Emily Chen
AMFT
EFT, attachment and inner child work
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Misty Goldenberg
AMFT
EMDR, perinatal and couples work
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Nicola Loretto
MA, AMFT
Grief, identity and Gottman couples work
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Dina Abdelaal
AMFT
Trauma and PTSD, in English and Spanish
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Aidé Merito
AMFT, APCC
Teens, identity and trauma, in English and Spanish
View profileFees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Can a webpage tell me why I feel this way?
No. Similar descriptions can have different explanations. A qualified professional can consider your circumstances directly and discuss appropriate assessment or care.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
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Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.