SUPPORTING ADULTS ACROSS CALIFORNIA AND NEW YORK
Anxiety, Relationship, & LGBTQ+ Therapy in Lafayette, CA
You’ve gotten good at adapting, even when it means losing touch with yourself…
You find yourself overthinking, worrying, or preparing for worst-case scenarios, even when part of you knows it's exhausting.
You struggle to trust your own thoughts, feelings, or decisions and find yourself looking to other people for reassurance.
You notice the same relationship patterns showing up again and again, even though you want something different.
You have difficulty setting boundaries without guilt, fear, or second-guessing yourself afterward.
You're navigating what it means to live authentically as an LGBTQ+ person while balancing family expectations, important relationships, or a desire to feel more fully yourself.
Past relationships and experiences continue to shape how you see yourself, connect with others, or move through the world today.
I’m Dr. Erin Carpenter.
I'm here to help you feel more grounded in yourself and connected in your relationships.
I help adults navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, and LGBTQ+ identity better understand themselves, shift patterns that are keeping them stuck, and create meaningful change in their lives and relationships.
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and relational. Together, we'll make sense of the experiences and relationships that have shaped you while helping you develop greater trust in yourself and clarity about how you want to move forward.
Anxiety
Anxiety can leave you questioning yourself, anticipating what might go wrong, or feeling like your mind and body are always on alert. Therapy can help you understand the patterns underneath your anxiety, develop greater trust in yourself, and find more steadiness in your everyday life.
Relationship Issues
Relationships can bring up some of our deepest patterns around closeness, trust, boundaries, and vulnerability. Therapy can help you understand what keeps repeating, stay connected to yourself within your relationships, and build connections that feel more secure and fulfilling.
LGBTQ+ Therapy
LGBTQ+ therapy can be a space to explore dating, relationships, family dynamics, identity development, or other experiences that feel important to you. Together, we'll consider the broader context of your experiences and help you build a life and relationships that feel connected to your values and fully your own.
Ready to get started together?
Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, relationship challenges, LGBTQ+ identity, or simply want to better understand yourself, therapy can offer an opportunity to make sense of what's been keeping you stuck and begin moving forward in ways that feel meaningful to you.
Finding the right therapist matters. A brief phone consultation gives us the opportunity to talk about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions, and see whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you'd like to connect, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation and would be happy to learn more about what you're looking for.