Online across California · In person in North Lake TahoeIndividual therapy for adults
For ambitious, creative, sensitive adults who feel stuck and are ready for a meaningful change they can feel day to day. Depth-oriented therapy for people-pleasing, overthinking, emotional swings, restlessness, and the gap between what you want to do and what you actually do.
Nurture your nature ·
Nurture your nature ·
Who it's forAdults and adolescents who are full of ideas but struggle with follow through, people-pleasing, overthinking, rumination, trouble slowing down or sleeping, or the ADHD, OCD, and high sensitivity intersection.
What it isWeekly or biweekly individual therapy that blends meaningful depth oriented therapy with practical evidence based skills.
WhereOnline across California, in person in North Lake Tahoe. Walking sessions available.
How to startA free 15-minute consultation.
You might recognize this
You have a million ideas. Following through on them is another story.
You start strong, lose steam, and end up with a graveyard of half-finished projects.
You say yes when you mean no, then resent it later.
Slowing down feels almost impossible — even when you're exhausted, some part of you keeps moving.
You can’t seem to start even when it’s something you really want to do.
You're wildly creative, but structure and follow-through are where things fall apart.
Your emotions swing hard — up, down, and back again — sometimes on the same day.
Your brain won't quiet down at night, even when your body's ready for sleep.
You have issues with confidence, self-esteem and obsessional doubt.
None of this means something's wrong with you. It means the way you're wired needs a different kind of support than “just make a list” or “think positive”.
How we work together
We identify your goals.
We move towards what feels most meaningful, important, and alive; whether that is setting boundaries with friends and family, expressing yourself, creating your art, finding a job or a relationship that actually excites you.
We go deep.
Using mindfulness and somatics - curiosity and compassion we explore what sits below the surface and uncover your innate and natural wisdom.
We get practical.
Walking sessions and time outside give a wired-up system somewhere to land. Tailored meditations help connect you to your inner and outer nature.
I draw on EMDR, somatic therapy, and ecotherapy, blending depth-oriented and evidence-based care with clients across California and in North Lake Tahoe. You can read more about how each one works on my about page.
Where to go next
This is the home base for individual work. If something specific brought you here, these pages go deeper.
ADHD
The distraction, disorganization, task paralysis, and time blindness of adult ADHD. Diagnosed or undiagnosed.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts, rumination, and the compulsions that promise relief but show up again the very next day (or hour).
Highly Sensitive People
For nervous systems that feel everything, deeply and need support.
EMDR & Trauma Therapy
Reprocessing stuck or wounded parts that talk therapy can't heal.
ADHD & Executive Function Coaching
Skills and systems instead of clinical work. Non-clinical, online, nationwide.
Couples Therapy
For relationships that feel stuck, distant, tense or just need a tune up.
Who this is for
Most of my clients are driven, creative, sensitive adults who want more follow-through, more steadiness, and more rest. Common threads include: people-pleasing, overthinking, lacking clarity or confidence, big emotional swings, trouble slowing down, and the intersection of ADHD, OCD, and high sensitivity. I also see a small number of teens and children alongside my adult practice.
I work full fee and out of network, and provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. A sliding scale is available based on need and availability. Sessions are online across California, or in person in North Lake Tahoe. If you're not sure whether individual therapy or a specialty focus is the right starting point, we can sort that out together.
Work with AustinHi, I'm Austin.
I'm a licensed therapist for adults with ADHD, OCD, and high sensitivity, especially where they overlap. I use EMDR, somatic therapy, and ecotherapy for the moments when understanding the pattern isn't enough to change it. I believe healing happens in connection: with yourself, with others, and with the land.
Austin Sherman, LMFT · CA license #146132 · MA, California Institute of Integral Studies · Bilingual in English and Spanish
Questions about individual therapy
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Weekly or biweekly, in 50-minute sessions. We find a rhythm that fits your life and the work you're doing.
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I've done therapy before and still feel stuck. Why would this be different? A lot of therapy is good at helping you understand yourself better. That's useful, but understanding doesn't always change how you actually operate day to day. I blend pragmatic skills and depth oriented therapy to help make actual changes in your life, not just talk about the pattern or what you hope to accomplish. My clients have described me as warm, non-judgemental, practical and compassionate.
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Yes. Many of my clients meet online across California. In-person and walking sessions are available in North Lake Tahoe.
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I'm an out-of-network provider and full fee. I provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement, and I offer a sliding scale based on need and availability.
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I see a small number of teens and adolescents alongside my adult practice. If that's what you're looking for, mention it in our consultation and we'll see if it's a fit.
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That's a normal place to start. We can sort out whether individual therapy, a specialty focus, or coaching fits best on a free 15-minute call.
Slow down. Connect with what matters. Nurture your Nature
If you're ready for change you can feel, not just describe, let's talk. Coming in unsure about what you need is a normal place to start.
NewsletterKeep in touch
A few times a year I send a short email about new workshops, groups, and seasonal retreats, with the occasional note on slowing down and living with a mind that runs fast and feels everything.