Therapy in Boston, Anywhere in Massachusetts, & Florida

FOR WHEN YOU’RE ANXIOUS, STUCK, AND FEELING LIKE SHIT ABOUT YOURSELF.

If you’re stuck thinking yourself in circles, we’ll work together to find relief and build tools that really help.

Let’s be honest—it sucks to feel like this.

If you’re looking for therapy in Boston, anywhere across Massachusetts, or Florida, you’re in the right place!

Maybe you’re stuck in your head, overanalyzing every little thing, wondering what’s wrong with you. Some days, you feel like you’re too much. Other days, like you’re not enough. And no matter what you do, it feels like you’re falling short—at work, in your relationships, or just in being yourself.

You’ve tried to figure it out on your own. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, replayed the moments in your head, trying to piece it all together. But the same patterns keep showing up. And it’s exhausting.

Does This Sound Familiar?

Emotional Overwhelm:

  • Anxiety and stress feel overwhelming. It’s like they’re running your life, leaving little room for anything else.

  • You push down your emotions. Just to get through the day, but they always come back stronger.

  • You’re either on edge or shutting down. There’s no middle ground, and both feel exhausting.

Relationship Problems:

  • You replay every conversation. Wondering if you upset someone or said the wrong thing.

  • Conflict feels impossible. You either avoid it completely or react in ways that don’t feel good, leaving you full of guilt.

  • It’s hard to show the real you. You hold back, like you’re only showing others a filtered version of yourself.

Unsure of Yourself:

  • You feel unworthy deep down. Thoughts like “I’m bad” or “I don’t deserve good things” won’t let up.

  • It feels like you’re always behind everyone else. No matter how hard you try, you’re always falling short.

  • You’re stuck questioning yourself. “Why am I like this? Why can’t I just get it together?”

What You Want to Feel Instead

You’re searching for a way out of these cycles. You want:

  • Relief from anxiety, self-doubt, and the constant spiral of overthinking.

  • Better relationships where you can set boundaries, handle conflict, and feel seen for who you are.

  • A deeper understanding of yourself—and to stop feeling like you’re always falling short.

You just want a little breathing room and to stop feeling like everything is so high-stakes all the time.

Here’s How Therapy Can Help

Therapy Helps You Untangle the Overwhelm.

It’s not about fixing you—you’re not broken. It’s about understanding why these patterns show up and learning how to respond in ways that feel better.

Whether you’re looking for therapy in Boston or anywhere across Massachusetts and Florida, we’ll work together to untangle the overwhelm and build tools that really help

Together, we’ll:

  • Unpack the “why”: Explore the beliefs and experiences that shaped the way you think, feel, and act.

  • Learn tools that actually work: Practice skills for managing emotions, setting boundaries, and handling conflict.

  • Reconnect with who you are: Shift away from self-blame and finally see yourself with more compassion.

Imagine This…

  • You feel steady in your emotions. When things get hard, you know how to pause and handle it without shutting down or snapping.

  • You trust yourself more. No more replaying every conversation or second-guessing every decision.

  • Your relationships feel lighter. You show up without the guilt, resentment, or constant fear of getting it wrong.

It doesn’t have to feel this hard forever. Whether you’re seeking therapy in Boston or anywhere in Massachusetts and Florida, therapy gives you the space to sort through the chaos, figure out what’s not working, and start building something better.

Therapy for When You’re Ready to Break the Cycle

You’ve tried to figure it out on your own, and you’ve come this far. Now, it’s time to take the next step.

Taking the first step can feel daunting, but scheduling a consultation is simple. We’ll chat about what you’re looking for and see if we’re a good fit.

Let’s work together to untangle the overwhelm, ease the self-doubt, and create the life you’ve been searching for.

🌈 LGBTQ+

For LGBTQ+ folks, anxious overthinking can make it even harder to navigate relationships, self-expression, and authenticity. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and create space for the relationships you deserve.

Relationship Issues

Individual therapy for relationship issues. Create better relationships, starting with you. If you feel stuck in cycles of conflict or withdrawal with your partner, therapy can help. We’ll explore the patterns keeping you stuck and create a clear path forward.

EMDR

EMDR helps you process and move past painful memories, negative beliefs, or overwhelming emotions that may be keeping you stuck. It can help you feel more grounded and free to move forward without the weight of the past holding you back.

Anxiety

Anxiety can leave you stuck in overthinking, overwhelmed by details, and constantly second-guessing yourself. Therapy can help you find clarity, calm, and tools to manage the overwhelm. Together, we’ll unpack what’s keeping you stuck.

Kim O'Brien, Boston therapist, smiling with long blonde wavy hair. She is sitting on a green couch holding a cup of tea and wearing dark wash skinny jeans, a maroon velvet top, and a beige sweater. Kim offers therapy in Boston.

I’m Kim.

I’m here to help.

I specialize in helping anxious overthinkers move from overwhelm to clarity and meaningful connection. You’ve likely noticed the patterns that keep showing up in your thoughts, relationships, and decisions. Together, we’ll explore these patterns and create practical steps toward the connection and confidence you deserve.

Therapy with me is a place to open up, connect the dots, and feel supported as you create the change you’ve been searching for.

My hope is that therapy becomes one of many places where you feel safe to be yourself—unfiltered and unguarded.

A space to pause, reflect, and grow.