Online therapist Julia Savoni, LCSW, providing personalized therapy for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, and people pleaser.
ADHD, Anxiety & People-Pleasing Therapy for Adults

Julia Savoni, LCSW

Licensed Therapist & Supervisor at Coastal Therapy & Wellness

I work with adults caught in the loop of intrusive thoughts, adults whose ADHD makes focus and follow-through feel like a constant fight, and adults who’ve built their whole identity around being easy, agreeable, and available for everyone else. Most of my clients are managing some mix of OCD, ADHD, and people-pleasing, often alongside anxiety, perfectionism, or burnout. My work starts from one idea: your brain isn’t broken, it just works differently, and therapy should work with it, not against it. I see clients online throughout California, and I’m currently in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare.

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Education

  • Master of Social Work
    University of Southern California
  • Bachelor of Science, Major: Psychology
    University of Oregon

Professional Credentials

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Clinical Supervisor.
  • Triple P Positive Parenting Certified
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Anxiety & Overthinking
ADHD in Adults
OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
People-Pleasing
Burnout & Chronic Stress
Life Transitions
Self-Esteem
Relationship Patterns

Your Brain Isn't the Problem

Most of my clients have spent years being told to stop overthinking, focus more, or stop needing everyone’s approval, as if it were that simple. They’re capable and self-aware, and also worn down from riding out OCD’s intrusive loops, managing ADHD without a system that actually fits, or saying yes when they mean no.

One of my favorite parts of this work is helping people understand how their own mind works, without shame attached to it. When you get why you do what you do, whether that’s an intrusive thought spiral, a missed deadline, or an inability to disappoint anyone, you stop fighting yourself and start building tools that actually fit.

Change begins with understanding, not fixing. Together we’ll make sense of the patterns behind the intrusive thoughts, the scattered focus, and the people-pleasing, and build a way of living that feels more like you and less like a performance.

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How I Help

Common Reasons Clients Reach Out

Every client's story is different, but many people come to me feeling stuck in the same familiar loops: intrusive thoughts, scattered focus, or the constant instinct to put everyone else first.

ADHD in Adults

Support for focus, follow-through, time, and overwhelm, with practical, brain-based strategies instead of "just try harder."

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People-Pleasing

Support for breaking the habit of putting everyone else's needs first, setting boundaries, and figuring out what you actually want.

Anxiety & Depression

Support for constant worry, racing thoughts, low mood, and the mental spiraling that won't switch off.

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OCD & Intrusive Thoughts

Help for the intrusive thoughts, doubt, and compulsions that keep clients stuck in exhausting loops.

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Perfectionism & Self-Esteem

Support for the beliefs and patterns that shape your confidence, boundaries, and relationships.

Burnout & Chronic Stress

For people who've spent so long managing everything that there's little left for themselves.

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About Julia Savoni, LCSW

Real change starts when a client feels safe enough to stop performing and be honest, with themselves and with me. So much of what keeps us stuck is the mask we built to avoid feeling “too much” or “not enough.” My work is about taking that mask apart, piece by piece.

I don’t stick to one modality. I blend solution-focused work, Internal Family Systems for inner child patterns, DBT for that “wise mind” balance, and a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens throughout.

I got into this work because I believe in real human connection, too many of us move through life disconnected from others and ourselves. I want to be someone clients can bring both their wins and their hardest days to.

Clients often describe me as approachable and curious. I don’t believe in having all the answers, just asking the right questions, in sessions that stay relaxed but structured.

I work with adults online throughout California, and I’m in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare.

Online therapist Julia Savoni, LCSW, providing personalized therapy for anxiety, OCD, ADHD, stress, and people pleaser.
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My Approach to ADHD, People-Pleasing, and Anxiety

My clients usually want more than temporary relief. They want to understand how their mind works and build tools that fit their lives.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and affirming, especially when it comes to ADHD. Some clients want practical strategies for focus, intrusive thoughts, or people-pleasing right away; others want to explore the patterns underneath the anxiety and perfectionism. Usually it’s both.

The goal is to help you work with your brain instead of against it, with tools that last well beyond our sessions.

Your First Steps

What You Can Expect When We Work Together

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A Thoughtful Start

Reaching out can feel like the hardest step, but you don't have to navigate it alone. You'll first connect with our Client Care Coordinator, who will answer your questions, learn more about what you're looking for, and help determine whether I'm the right fit. They'll then help you schedule your first appointment or a consultation call if you'd like to connect first.

A Personalized Approach

Our first sessions are about understanding you, not rushing to solutions. We'll explore what's been feeling difficult, what you hope will feel different, and begin creating a plan tailored to your goals, strengths, and unique experiences. There is no one size fits all approach.

Therapy That Evolves With You

As therapy progresses, we'll continue adapting our work to meet your needs. Some sessions may focus on practical tools, while others involve deeper work through approaches like EMDR or exploring long standing patterns. I also regularly check in to make sure therapy feels helpful, meaningful, and aligned with your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy With Julia Savoni, LCSW

What types of clients do you work with?

Adults across California managing ADHD, people-pleasing, OCD, ore more often alongside anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem struggles, or burnout. Many of my clients are neurodivergent or suspect they might be.

How do I know if therapy with you is the right fit?

Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized. During our first conversation, we'll talk about what brings you to therapy, what you're hoping to change, and whether working together feels like the right fit for your goals.

What happens during the first therapy session?

Our first session is focused on getting to know you. We'll talk about what's been feeling hard, whether that's intrusive thoughts, scattered focus, or the habit of putting everyone else first, and discuss what you hope to gain from therapy. Together, we'll set clear goals and begin building a plan that's tailored to you.

How often should I attend therapy?

Most clients benefit from starting with weekly sessions, especially when working through OCD, ADHD, or long-standing people-pleasing patterns. As therapy progresses, we'll regularly check in and adjust the frequency based on your goals and needs.

Do you offer online therapy?

Yes. I currently see clients fully online (telehealth) throughout California.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, I'm in-network with Aetna and United Healthcare. For other plans, I can provide a superbill that you may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement.

How long does therapy usually last?

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Some clients come to therapy for support through a specific challenge, like managing intrusive thoughts or building an ADHD system that actually works, while others choose longer-term therapy to unpack people-pleasing and perfectionism at the root. We'll regularly review your progress and goals together.

What makes your approach different?

It's built around how your mind actually works, not how it's "supposed to." Instead of pushing you to white-knuckle through intrusive thoughts, mask ADHD, or keep saying yes to avoid conflict, we build strategies that fit your wiring and your patterns.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Starting therapy can feel like a big decision, but you don't have to navigate it alone. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or ready for meaningful change, I invite you to reach out and explore whether working together feels like the right fit.

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