High-Functioning Doesn’t Mean You’re Fine.

You’ve worked hard to build a life that looks exactly right — and you're still exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly waiting to feel like yourself again. You are more than your productivity, your roles, and your resilience. You deserve support that matches your complexity.

Boutique, private-pay therapy for high-achieving women navigating anxiety, burnout, perinatal mental health, and major life transitions — across California via telehealth.

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Welcome to
California Psychology and Wellness, Inc.

California Psychology & Wellness is a boutique private-pay practice built for high-achieving women who are accomplished by every measure — and quietly running on empty beneath the surface. We specialize in anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and perinatal mental health, with the depth and discretion that high-functioning women deserve. Support is delivered with discretion, compassion, and clarity in a solution-focused space.

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When you’re the one everyone relies on, stress can become your baseline.

Common experiences:

  • A mind that won’t turn off; persistent worry or overthinking

  • Burnout, fatigue, resentment, or feeling disappointed

  • Perfectionism, guilt, or a constant sense of falling behind

  • Shorter fuse at home or pulling away from connection

  • Difficulty resting, sleeping, or feeling present

  • Missing your former sense of autonomy, confidence, or clarity

  • Feeling pressure to excel in both roles, without space to be human in either

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Many high-achieving women function well outwardly, while feeling stretched thin internally. The mental load, constant decision-making, and pressure to perform—at work and at home—can quietly build into anxiety, irritability, perfectionism, or emotional shutdown. You may notice it in your patience, your sleep, your relationships, or the sense that you can’t fully “land” even when things are going well.

Needing support doesn’t mean you’re not coping. It means you have been tasked with carrying too much for too long.

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Our Services

Who We Are

California Psychology & Wellness was built for women who deserve more than a one-size-fits-all approach to their mental health. Dr. Pigg-Noriega brings over a decade of specialized clinical experience — and the grounded perspective of a working mother, entrepreneur, and certified perinatal specialist — to create care that is as thoughtful as it is effective. Every session is personalized, evidence-based, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.

What you can expect:

  • A clear understanding of patterns that sustain stress and self-criticism

  • Practical strategies for emotional regulation, boundaries, and decision fatigue

  • Support for relationships and communication under pressure

  • Care that respects privacy, time, and complexity

  • Specialized support for the perinatal period — pregnancy, postpartum, and the identity shift of becoming a mother — from a PMH-C Certified provider.

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The Process

Step 1

Begin by requesting a private consultation to clarify your goals and ensure a good fit.

Step 2

Complete your confidential intake. Create a focused treatment plan aligned with your needs and schedule.

Step 3

Work toward sustainable change—in a space that can offer calm, clarity, knowledge and growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The first step is a brief consultation. From there, we’ll outline next steps clearly so you know exactly what to expect before beginning therapy.

  • Our work goes beyond simply talking through challenges. Sessions are structured, goal-oriented, and grounded in evidence-based methods—helping you gain insight and practical tools you can apply in daily life.

  • While therapy is not a quick fix, many clients notice increased clarity and emotional relief within the first few sessions. Progress depends on your goals, engagement, and the pace that feels right for you.

  • Both. We help you understand underlying patterns while also developing tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and improve emotional regulation—so growth is meaningful and sustainable.

  • That uncertainty is common. A complimentary consultation allows you to ask questions, share concerns, and explore whether this approach feels like a good fit—without pressure or commitment.

  • Yes. Secure telehealth sessions are designed to be flexible and accessible, making it easier to prioritize your mental health without disrupting your daily responsibilities.

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