Dyan E. Connelly, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist |  California: PSY34498

Bridging Spaces Psychology: Evidence-based therapy to help you reconnect with yourself, strengthen your relationships, and move toward the life you want.

Specialties

I’ve found that anxiety isn’t always a sign something is wrong. Sometimes it’s a sign that something matters.
    • Generalized worry and overthinking

    • Panic attacks and fear of losing control

    • Social anxiety and fear of judgment/evaluation

    • Performance anxiety (work, school, relationships)

    • Perfectionism and fear of making mistakes

    • Obsessive or intrusive thoughts

    • Avoidance that keeps you stuck

    • Learning science supported strategies to reduce anxiety and build confidence

    • Childhood trauma and complex trauma

    • Military and combat-related trauma

    • Sexual assault and interpersonal violence

    • Moral injury and survivor’s guilt

    • Racial trauma and race-related stress

    • Intrusive memories, nightmares, and flashbacks

    • Hypervigilance, avoidance, control, and emotional numbing

    • Healing using evidence-based approaches to restore safety, trust, and connection

    • Communication struggles and frequent conflict

    • Difficulty trusting or setting healthy boundaries

    • Feeling disconnected or distant from partners

    • Challenges with vulnerability and closeness

    • Sexual concerns, including desire, comfort, and trust

    • Moving from “you vs I” to a stronger sense of “we”

    • Difficulty falling or staying asleep

    • Racing thoughts that keep you up at night

    • Waking up too early and unable to return to sleep

    • Restless or poor-quality sleep

    • Anxiety and stress related to bedtime

    • Evidence-based strategies to restore healthy sleep patterns

    • Intense emotions that feel overwhelming or unmanageable

    • Shutting down or going numb when feelings get too strong

    • Anger outbursts or irritability

    • Difficulty soothing yourself in moments of stress

    • Avoiding emotions for fear of losing control

    • Learning skills to balance emotions without shutting them down

    • Feeling disconnected from who you are or what matters most

    • Struggles with self-worth or self-criticism

    • Clarifying personal values and priorities

    • Reconnecting with your body through grounding and awareness

    • Exploring identity through the lens of culture, background, and lived experience

    • Learning to feel more at home in yourself

    • Chronic stress from work, school, or caregiving

    • Feeling emotionally drained and exhausted

    • Loss of motivation or sense of purpose

    • Difficulty balancing responsibilities with self-care

    • Physical tension, restlessness, or health impacts of stress

    • Support for building resilience and sustainable coping strategies

about

SERVICES

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Free consultation

This free 20-minute consultation is a chance for us to connect, talk about what you're looking for, and see if working together feels like a good match.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one individualized support for adults navigating anxiety, trauma, unhealthy relationship patterns, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, what’s not, and how you want to grow—at your own pace, with warmth and intention.

Group therapy

Group therapy offers the unique chance to learn and heal alongside others. You’ll gain new perspectives, practice skills in real time, and discover you’re not alone in what you’re feeling.

ready when you are

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You don’t have to have it all figured out to start. If something brought you here, that’s enough. Whenever you’re ready, I’d love to hear what’s on your mind.