CONFIDENCE & EASE
Find your way there with the right support.
Effective Online Social Anxiety Therapy for Adults in California.
You’ve built a life that reflects your intelligence, your effort, your discipline.
You’ve done what was asked of you—and more.
You show up. You perform. You carry a lot.
So what’s getting in the way?
Social Anxiety.
Do you ever find yourself thinking:
“What’s wrong with me?”
“Why can’t I just relax?”
“I should be better at this by now.”
“I’m overthinking everything.”
“I’m not coming across the way I want to.”
You want to feel more at ease,
more confident, and more like yourself.
We can begin that work here.
Likely, you’ve done therapy before and understand this as “nerves.”
Maybe that insight opened the door to different supports—medication, breathwork, or other approaches.
But you’re ready to work in a way that feels more natural, more integrated.
To slow things down and allow a different kind of response to take shape.
It’s not either/or—but together, we can:
Reduce the intensity of your internal response in social and performance settings
Expand your capacity to stay present in real time
Strengthen internal regulation
Shift patterns that lead to over-monitoring or self-doubt
Help you feel more natural and at ease—not just prepared
This May Be a Good Fit If:
You’re able to show up and perform—but it takes more effort than it should.
You find yourself thinking ahead, managing how you’ll come across, or reviewing interactions after the fact.
You’ve developed ways to cope—but they don’t fully change how it feels in the moment.
You want more than strategies—you’re looking for a shift in how you experience yourself in real time.
About the Work
You’ve already done meaningful inner work—understanding your patterns, building insight, and making sense of your experiences. And you’re looking for a different kind of shift.
My approach draws from cognitive and behavioral therapies—including exposure-based methods—alongside mind-body frameworks such as Brainspotting, and relational insight.
This isn’t about pushing through discomfort or performing differently.
It’s about developing a way of being with yourself that allows for more steadiness, flexibility, and choice.
I’m Dr. Pipkins, a licensed clinical psychologist, specializing in mind-body-based care.
Next Steps
If this feels like the right direction, you’re welcome to reach out.
We’ll start with a brief consultation to get a sense of what you’re looking for and whether this work is a good fit.
Frequently Asked Questions.
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Exposure therapy doesn’t mean being pushed into overwhelming situations.
In this work, it’s approached gradually and collaboratively—at a pace that allows you to stay present and engaged. Often, we’re working with smaller moments or internal experiences rather than jumping straight into high-pressure situations.
The goal isn’t to force anything, but to help your system respond differently over time.
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No. Medication can be a helpful part of treatment, and you’re not expected to stop.
This work can complement what you’re already doing. Some people continue medication, some adjust over time in consultation with their prescribing provider, and some choose not to change anything at all.
We focus on expanding your options—not replacing one approach with another.
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Brainspotting is a mind-body approach that helps process experiences at a deeper level than talk therapy alone.
You’re never required to use any specific method. We can talk through different options and decide together what feels most useful and appropriate for you.
The work is always collaborative and tailored to your comfort and goals