I am currently accepting new clients both in-person and online.
License #LCSW19012
Your life looks good on paper. So why does it feel so heavy on the inside?
Grounded, relational, and neuro-affirming therapy for adults navigating burnout, major life transitions, or the personal impact of Parkinson’s or dementia
Elizabeth "Betsy" Conlan, LCSW
LCSW#19012
When your life appears successful on the outside, it is easy to fall into a trap of self-judgment. You might tell yourself, "I have no right to feel this way," or "I should be happier." But feeling overwhelmed despite your achievements isn’t a personal failure—it’s a signal that the protective strategies and patterns that got you this far are no longer serving who you are today.
You are in the middle of a major life transition—including college launching, career shifts, relationship changes, parenting, adjusting to an empty nest, stepping into retirement, or grieving a loved one. I offer a grounded, relational partnership to help you step out of old survival patterns, process identity shifts, and move into your next chapter with clarity and deeper connection.
You or a loved one are facing Parkinson’s, dementia, or another life-altering illness, and you are trying to navigate profound identity shifts, increased care needs, and grief. Drawing on 7 years of specialized practice at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center, I support diagnosed individuals and care partners in processing complex emotions, navigating role changes, and preventing caregiver burnout.
You’re a healthcare clinician or mental health provider exhausted by system dynamics, moral injury, and the constant strain of establishing healthy workplace boundaries. Together, we leverage my 30 years of experience in hospital and system settings to help you process system stress, protect your emotional bandwidth, and build clear, sustainable boundaries.
Your brain feels wired differently, and navigating systems that weren't built for the way you think leaves you drained—whether you resonate with ADHD, high sensitivity, or simply an out-of-the-box cognitive style. We work together in a strengths-based, neuro-affirming space to drop unhelpful masking, honor your unique way of processing, and design strategies that work with your brain rather than against it.
With over 30 years of clinical experience—including 7 years of specialized practice at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center—I bring practical insight, deep clinical expertise, and a grounded, adaptable presence to our work together.
My approach is person-centered, relational, and attachment-informed. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or fixing what isn't broken. Instead, therapy with me is a collaborative, non-judgmental space where you can safely drop the armor.
Our work is fully tailored to how your mind naturally processes the world. Together, we help you step out of old protective survival strategies and create authentic patterns that truly support your health, relationships, and well-being today.
Grounded guidance for adults navigating major life shifts—career changes, college launching, empty nesting, retirement, or loss—while developing deeper, more authentic connection with themselves and others.
Dedicated therapy for healthcare professionals, mental health providers, and physicians in the Bay Area dealing with moral injury, system pressures, and boundary fatigue.
Specialized clinical support leveraging 7 years of practice at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center to assist individuals, families, and care partners across California through neurodegenerative diagnoses and identity shifts.
Strengths-based support tailored for ADHD, high sensitivity, and out-of-the-box thinkers seeking to drop masking, protect their energy, and build strategies that honor how their brain naturally works.
I believe we all need help at times and you don’t have to carry the weight alone
Reaching out for support takes real courage—I'm glad you're here.
I invite you to take a gentle first step: schedule a complimentary 15-minute video chat so we can discuss your needs, answer your questions, and explore if we are a good fit to work together.