
Traci SchneiderClinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW (she, her)
Boston, MA 02116
About
You’ve spent so long trying to meet every expectation—your own and everyone else’s—that the pressure has become overwhelming. The anxiety, overthinking, and constant self-judgment keep pulling you back into patterns you’re exhausted by. Some days you try to manage it with structure or control; other days you turn to substances or familiar coping habits just to quiet your mind for a moment. You wake up determined to do better, yet by evening the guilt, frustration, or heaviness returns. You’re tired of feeling like you “should” be able to handle this on your own, and you’re ready for something to shift. In therapy with me, you get a space where you don’t have to appear put-together or strong. We’ll explore what’s fueling the worry, the pressure, and the ways you cope when everything feels too much. Together we’ll make sense of the patterns that keep repeating and create room for steadiness, clarity, and relief—without judgment or rushing your process.