Helping Ambitious Women Quiet Their Inner Critic and Trust Their Own Read on Situations
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re holding it all together on the outside while your mind runs nonstop on the inside. Maybe you can’t turn your brain off, no matter how tired you are. Maybe you need your friends’ opinions before you make even a small decision. Or maybe you worry that if you finally put yourself first, people will like you less.
I work with ambitious women, the perfectionists, overachievers, and people-pleasers who are tired of carrying it all alone. I'm also child-free by choice, so if that's part of your story too, you won't have to explain it here. But more than that, this is a place where you don't have to perform, apologize, or manage anyone else's reaction to who you are.
You deserve to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected to yourself, and therapy can be where that starts.
If Any of This Sounds Familiar, You're in the Right Place
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Maybe you reread a text five times before sending it, or you're still turning over a coworker's two-word reply from this morning. It isn't that you feel a little guilty. It's that you need to know for sure you didn't mess up, and the checking never fully settles it. This is one of the most common things I work on and one of the least talked about. We'll work on building your tolerance for not knowing for certain, so your afternoon stops getting hijacked by it.
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Maybe it's a big career change, a tough breakup, family pressure, or a friendship that's shifted in a way you didn't expect. Whatever has happened, I'm here to help you process what's coming up and give you tools to feel grounded again, instead of stuck in the same cycle of overthinking and self-doubt.
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If you feel like you’re constantly editing yourself to keep the peace, saying “yes” when you mean “no,” or leaving conversations replaying what you should have said, you’re not alone. Together, we’ll practice ways to communicate clearly, set boundaries with confidence, and stop carrying the guilt that comes with putting your own needs first.
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You probably give everyone else in your life patience and kindness, but when it comes to yourself, that voice can be relentless. I’ll help you quiet that critic and learn how to treat yourself with the same compassion you give others. Using mindful self-compassion and CBT tools, we’ll build a softer, kinder inner voice so you feel more supported from the inside out.
Most people hesitate here, because they credit that voice with their whole track record and worry that softening it will make them lazy. The drive stays. What changes is what's fueling it.
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It’s exhausting to field questions about when you’ll “finally” have kids or feel like your choices make you the odd one out among friends and family. Whether you’re confident in your decision to be child-free or still sorting through it, therapy gives you a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. Together, we’ll work on letting go of guilt, trusting your own voice, and finding confidence in the life you’re creating.
Hi, I’m Kylie!
Background & Approach
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master’s in Social Work from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Duquesne University. I’ve been working in the mental health field since 2015, supporting adolescents, adults, and families in both group and one-on-one therapy. In 2022, I opened my private practice to focus on what I love most, helping ambitious Millennial and Gen Z women trust their own judgment and quiet the voice telling them they got it wrong.
I use a blend of evidence-based approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindful self-compassion, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). I choose based on what you’re stuck on that week, not a fixed program. If you’re rereading a text or rehearsing a hard conversation, that’s usually CBT. If the rules you hold yourself to run your day, that’s ACT. If the same pattern keeps running even after you understand it, that’s AEDP or IFS.
State Licenses:
North Carolina, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, C011145
South Carolina, Registered Telehealth Provider, TLS 1870 CP
Florida, Registered Telehealth Provider, TPSW5428
A little about me
Growing up, I was often told I was “too sensitive,” and I came to believe my emotions were too much for other people to handle. When I finally went to therapy as a teenager, it was the first time I felt validated and safe showing up as myself. That’s why I became a therapist.
Outside of sessions, you’ll find me lifting weights, working on a DIY project at home, or curled up with a hockey romance or a thriller. I’m a sports fan, I catch every Taylor Swift lyric drop, and I love planning the next trip with my husband. Sundays are for rest, movement, a good meal, and a sweet treat. Therapy with me gets honest, and it has room for joy and a joke.
What to Expect When We Work Together
In our first session, we talk through what brought you in and what the last few weeks have looked like, and you don’t need to have it organized. I’m direct and collaborative, so I’ll tell you what I’m noticing instead of only reflecting it back, and every session ends with something specific for you to try that week. You can read more about sessions, fees, and insurance on my Fees & Insurance page.
Therapy with me is 100% online, so you can skip the commute and show up from wherever you feel most comfortable. Whether you’re in your living room, at your desk, or still in your cozy clothes, virtual sessions make it easy to fit therapy into your real life.
I offer 60-minute telehealth sessions for women in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. All you need is a stable internet connection and a device, and I’ll take care of the rest! Together, we’ll create a safe, supportive space where you can breathe, reflect, and start making the changes you want most.
