I'm Dr. Kelsey Laird, a clinical psychologist who empowers high-achieving women to use evidence-based tools to reduce overthinking, quiet the inner critic, and cultivate clarity and confidence.
You look like you have it all together—but inside, you may feel anxious, hard on yourself, or caught in cycles of overthinking and patterns that no longer serve you.
I work with high-achieving women navigating stress, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and harsh inner critics.
Many of my clients are natural “do-ers”—driven to achieve, help others, and stay busy—yet find it difficult to slow down, tune into their emotions, or acknowledge their own needs. They often feel disconnected from what they truly want or hesitant to give themselves permission to pursue it.
Our work focuses on cultivating the clarity and confidence to live and lead with greater authenticity.
Helping high-achieving women—including founders, executives, and professionals—cultivate confidence and fulfillment in both work and life.
Helping women navigate significant life changes with greater clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Guiding women with chronic health conditions to use evidence-based stress-management strategies that reduce the impact of stress on overall well-being.
Drawing on more than 20 years of research in psychology and neuroscience, I integrate and tailor evidence-based methods to meet each client’s unique goals. My approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parts work, mindfulness-based interventions, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Despite being a scientist, my work is not sterile. I balance evidence-based methods with empathy and compassion, cultivating an atmosphere of caring curiosity aimed at increasing self-awareness, enhancing self-compassion, and developing more effective strategies for navigating life’s challenges.
Through insight, practical strategies, and a values-driven focus, therapy becomes a space for meaningful and lasting change.
Reduced-fee services may be available based on need and availability.
I am not in-network with any insurance panels but provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Serving all of California via telehealth.Click here for information on the No Surprises Act.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I earned my Ph.D. in Clinical Science from Vanderbilt University and completed postdoctoral training at UCLA. Alongside my clinical work, I continue to engage in behavioral science research focused on understanding how people change and thrive.
Drawing on over twenty years of experience in neuroscience and psychology, I use evidence-based approaches to help clients gain clarity, reduce stress, and create meaningful, lasting growth.
