Yasmin Philipos

Hello! I’m Yasmin Philipos, and I work with clients in California who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in people-pleasing and relationship patterns. Maybe you’re the one everyone counts on, but you find it hard to say no, set boundaries, or trust that your needs matter too. You can care deeply for others without losing yourself in the process. You may panic when someone is disappointed in you, second-guess your decision to say "no", or wonder whether you're asking for too much. In therapy with me, we'll notice what happens when you want to speak up, set a limit, or choose yourself: but feel pulled to take care of everyone else.

My style is warm, collaborative, and paced to feel right for you. We’ll explore where people-pleasing patterns began and how stress shows up in your body, using Somatic Experiencing and Internal Family Systems. You’ll practice expressing needs and setting boundaries in manageable steps. You'll practice saying no and honoring your needs, starting in easier situations and gradually bringing these changes into the relationships that matter most. The goal isn't to stop caring about others. It's to care about them without abandoning yourself.

Changing patterns you've carried for years isn't as simple as "just set better boundaries." If you're tired of taking care of everyone while quietly running on empty, I'd love to support you. Schedule a consult and we'll get to know each other a bit :)