You’ve been holding it together for everyone else.

It’s time for you to feel steady and supported, too.

Therapy for Women coping with Anxiety, Stress, and Perfectionism in MA, NH & CT

Currently Accepting New Clients!

In-person appointments in Reading, MA or virtually for the states of MA, CT & NH

You might be wondering why it’s so hard to just feel ok.

You want peace and happiness, but instead, you:

  • wake up already anxious and spend the day with your thoughts spiraling

  • struggle to prioritize tasks, or your own needs, because you are always there for everyone else

  • Constantly overthink what you said, apologize too much, or try to keep the peace to avoid conflict

  • Fell misunderstood, judged, or just… exhausted from holding it all together

You may even question: “Will I ever feel better — or is this just who I am now?”

It doesn’t have to stay this way.

Whether your anxiety built slowly over time or hit hard after a major life change, one thing is clear: You’re doing everything you can — but it still doesn’t feel like enough.

You’re overwhelmed. You’re tired of overthinking every interaction. You’re ready for something to shift.

Emily Harlan, LICSW | Anxiety & Perinatal Therapist online in MA, NH & CT

Hi, I’m Emily.

I help busy women find relief from the pressure to do it all and do it right.

Using a combo of coping strategies backed by science along with my human touch of kindness and humor, I’ll help you:

  • Calm those spiraling thoughts

  • Stop doubting yourself at every turn

  • Build confidence in who you are and what you need

  • Feel more like you again, without the pressure to be perfect

How I Can Help

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    Young Adults Coping with Anxiety & Perfectionism

    For women who are overwhelmed by pressure, overthinking, and big life transitions.

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    Therapy for New Parents

    For parents navigating postpartum stress, identity shifts, and emotional overload.

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    Rebuilding Self-Worth & Boundaries

    For women who are ready to stop people-pleasing and start trusting themselves again.

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    DBT for Women Who Feel Deeply & React Intensely

    Improving the ways you regulate emotions so you can feel more stable, connected and in control of your life.

Giving you the practical tools to make meaningful change and
help you feel more grounded—and more like yourself again.

1. Start with a free consultation

We’ll talk though what you’re facing and see if we’re a good fit. No pressure — just a real conversation.

2. Build tools that bring relief

From the start, you’ll learn strategies to reduce anxiety and feel more in control.

3. Go deeper when you’re ready

Once you’re feeling more grounded, we’ll get curious about what contributed to how you got here — and help you get clear about how you want to move forward with confidence.

What Working Together Looks Like

You don’t have to keep wondering if it will always feel this way.

Let’s work together to help you feel calm, confident, and clear again.