You Feel Deeply—And That’s Your Strength
The world can feel overwhelming when you absorb so much around you. But your sensitivity isn’t a weakness—it’s a gift. With the right support, you can navigate life with greater ease and confidence.
Are you a Highly Sensitive Person?
Some people experience the world more deeply. If loud noises, strong emotions, or social settings often overwhelm you, you may be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).
HSPs make up 20% of the population. This is a trait, not a disorder. When embraced, this trait can be a powerful strength.
Symptoms may include:
Overwhelm and overstimulation
Anxiety and depression
Shyness or social anxiety
Dislike of superficial relationships
Intense emotions, both positive and negative
Difficulty with change and decision-making
Feeling misunderstood or isolated
Stress from work or school
Striving for perfection
Challenges setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care
Your Sensitivity is a Strength—When Managed Well
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Strengths
Deep Emotional Awareness - You feel & process emotions profoundly.
Heightened Creativity - You notice details and connections others miss.
Strong Empathy & Intuition - You understand others on a deep level.
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Challenges
Overstimulation - Noise, crowds, and busy environments feel overwhelming.
Emotional Exhaustion - You absorb other’s emotions and energy.
Difficulty Setting Boundaries - Saying “no” can feel impossible.
How Therapy Helps HSPs: Learn to Thrive, Not Just Cope
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Turn Sensitivity into a Strength
Learn how to embrace your unique traits.
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Manage Overwhelm in Your Life
Gain tools to manage overstimulation.
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Develop Healthy Boundaries
Protect your energy without the guilt.
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Find Balance & Confidence
Live life on your terms, without stress.
Meet Our HSP Expert Therapists
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Lisa Chen, LMFT
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Lisa Newman, LMFT
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Jessica Slavin, AMFT
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Gabriel Gilbert-Lurie, AMFT
Mastering Life as an HSP: Tools & Insights to Thrive
What are the signs and symptoms of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
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A Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) is someone with a heightened nervous system response to stimuli. About 20% of the population falls into this category, experiencing deep emotions, strong empathy, and sensitivity to sounds, lights, and social interactions.
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If you often feel overwhelmed by sensory input, deeply process emotions, or need extra time to recover from social interactions, you may be an HSP. You can take an [HSP quiz] (link) to explore your sensitivity levels.
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No. While many HSPs are introverted, about 30% of HSPs are extroverted. HSPs are more sensitive to environmental and emotional stimuli, whereas introverts prefer solitude and anxious individuals experience excessive worry.
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Absolutely! Sensitivity is a strength, not a weakness. With the right tools—such as therapy, boundary-setting, and mindfulness—HSPs can excel in relationships, careers, and personal well-being.
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Therapy provides a space to:
Understand & embrace your sensitivity
Develop coping strategies for overstimulation & emotional overwhelm
Improve relationships by setting healthy boundaries
Build resilience and prevent burnout
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At our Los Angeles-based and online therapy practice, we use approaches tailored to HSPs, including:
EMDR Therapy – for emotional processing & healing past sensitivities
Mindfulness-Based Therapy – to reduce overstimulation
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – to work through emotional depth
Attachment-Based Therapy – for deep relational work
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Not every HSP needs therapy, but if overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, or sensitivity-related challenges affect your daily life, therapy can help you navigate life with greater ease and confidence.
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Here are some practical strategies:
Create a calming routine (daily quiet time, deep breathing)
Use noise-canceling headphones in overstimulating environments
Set clear boundaries to protect your energy
Engage in grounding activities (nature walks, meditation)
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Yes! HSPs are deeply caring and intuitive partners. Therapy can help you set boundaries, communicate needs effectively, and prevent emotional burnout in relationships.
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Yes! Our therapy practice specializes in working with HSPs, deep feelers, and highly intuitive individuals. We offer individual and couples therapy to help HSPs thrive.
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We are an out-of-network practice, meaning we do not bill insurance directly. However, we can provide superbills for potential reimbursement.
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