Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make everyday interactions feel overwhelming, especially when even small moments of perceived criticism or rejection trigger intense emotional pain. Many people with RSD experience rapid shifts into shame, anxiety, or self-doubt, often leaving them feeling misunderstood or “too sensitive.” If this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and your reactions make sense in the context of your nervous system and lived experiences. Therapy for RSD focuses on helping you regulate these intense emotional responses, build resilience to perceived rejection, and develop a more stable sense of self-worth. Using evidence-based approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and skills for emotional regulation, you can learn how to respond to triggers with more flexibility and self-compassion. Over time, clients often find they can navigate relationships with less fear and feel more grounded in who they are. If you are ready to feel less controlled by rejection and more confident in yourself, therapy can help you get there.

My office is located at Hope Roots Collective 11515 Black Bob Rd, Olathe, KS 66062 in the heart of Johnson County, near Overland Park, providing a convenient and welcoming space for therapy.