Therapy for Women Who Are Holding It All Together - But Ready for Something Different.
In-person in Palo Alto, CA &
virtual sessions throughout California
You don't have
to figure out
This next chapter
On your own.
Life changes shape us in ways we rarely expect. Whether you're navigating a divorce, an empty nest, a shifting sense of self, or simply a life that no longer fits - therapy can be a place to find your footing again.
— You may be feeling
Something has shifted
—
and you're not sure
who you are now.
You've reached a milestone you thought you wanted - and now feel strangely empty, lost, or without direction.
You keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, with yourself, or in how you show up - and you're tired of it.
You're holding everything together on the outside while quietly overwhelmed, anxious, or grieving something inside.
You sense that this season of change could mean something - if only you had a clearer space to process it.
Support shaped around
your Situation
Every woman's story is different. Where would you like to begin?
Anxiety
For the woman whose mind won't quiet. The "what ifs" that loop late at night, the inner critic that never softens, the steady hum of feeling dysregulated even when nothing's technically wrong. Together, we'll work toward a calmer, steadier inside - one that doesn't depend on getting everything right.
Relationships
For the woman caught in familiar dynamics - saying yes when she means no, shrinking to keep the peace, or quietly wondering why connection keeps feeling so hard. We'll explore the patterns underneath and help you show up with more clarity, more choice, and more of yourself.
Life Transitions
For the woman in the middle of something big - a divorce, an empty nest, a career change, or the quieter sense that the life you've built no longer fits. Space to grieve what's ending, sort through what you actually want next, and figure out who you are on the other side.
Hi! I’m Lissa.
A therapist who
meets you where you are
I work with adult women who are in the middle of something - a life that's changing, a relationship that's shifted, a version of themselves they've outgrown. My approach is warm, direct, and deeply curious.
Whether you're in crisis or simply sensing that something needs to change, I'd love to talk about what's going on.
Lissa Dutton, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #122200 Trained in IFS & Somatic IFS · In-person in Palo Alto · Virtual sessions across California
Ready to begin?
Your next chapter
starts with one call.
A free 15-minute consultation - no commitment, no pressure. Just a conversation to see if we're a good fit.
In-person & virtual sessions available