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I’m Victoria Wallace Schlicht—California-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner—something like a nervous-system whisperer minus the white cowboy hat..
I help anxious, high-functioning adults ditch the “I’m broken” story and find steadier ground. Let’s be honest, nearly everyone you know has either experienced high anxiety or brushed up against it—and how could we not? We’re living in a world that’s spinning faster than we were built to handle. Over-functioning is wearing us out.
We need better tools and a fresh perspective. Good news: I’ve got a stack of both, and I love to share them.
Welcome to my bully pulpit. Each post unpacks the science, stories, and somatic hacks that tame anxious spirals, increase self-regulation, and build real resilience.
Ready for deeper work? Get the scoop on my all-online California practice here.
Finding Balance at the Equinox
The Fall Equinox signals balance and transition. Online somatic therapy in California helps anxious adults find steadiness, clarity, and resilience.
Key Takeaway: The Fall Equinox reminds us balance is possible. Even in seasons of change. Online somatic therapy can help you find steadiness and clarity this autumn.
Victoria Wallace Schlicht
The Equinox Has Just Passed
Fall Equinox. It’s a moment when day and night stand in equal measure. A symbolic threshold, with the harvest behind us and the long winter ahead starting to signal it’s around the corner. This season calls for balance and transition in the most natural and ancient ways.
The Challenges of Fall
The fourth quarter of the year often brings change: students settling back into school, work intensifying, the light fading earlier each day. Shorter days can stir anxiety, while the approach of the holidays may highlight loneliness, loss, or the stress of family dynamics.
Even joyful gatherings can feel draining when your nervous system is already stretched thin. To say nothing of the extra stressors involved in creating the magic and making it happen.
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A Natural Time for Reflection
This season also invites reflection. How has the year unfolded so far? Where do I need rest, steadiness, or clarity? What do I want to shift before the year closes?
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a space to pause, take stock, and find groundedness in the midst of transition. Through somatic, depth-oriented work, I help anxious, overextended adults regain nervous system balance, self-regulation, and reconnect with themselves.
Online therapy is available throughout California. If you’re noticing overwhelm, isolation, or burnout this fall, or you’re just ready to explore new directions for yourself, now is the perfect time to begin. Sessions are secure video appointments, accessible anywhere in California—from Newport Beach to Napa.
If you’re ready to trade tension for greater ease, let’s connect. Schedule a free 15-minute consult or call.
I help people who feel bad feel better. Learn about online anxiety therapy in California.