Anxiety doesn’t have to run
your life
Specializing in holistic and somatic therapy to help you heal deeply and live fully.
Your Healing Starts Here
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Your Healing Starts Here ✷
It’s Time to Prioritize Your Mental Health
You’re tired of feeling like you're always bracing for the next thing?
Of waking up already overwhelmed?
Of living with a mind that never shuts off and a body that’s always on edge?
If you’ve been told to “just breathe” or “try to relax” and it only made things worse, you’re not broken.
You’re likely living with a dysregulated nervous system.
At Life By Design Therapy™, we offer body-based, trauma-informed anxiety therapy that goes deeper than talk alone.
So whether you’re dealing with chronic stress, social anxiety, or high-functioning burnout, we want to help you come back into balance, at a pace and rhythm that’s right for you.
You don’t have to keep pushing through alone.
Let’s talk about what’s possible.
Signs You Might Be Ready for Therapy
Do you currently . . .
→ Feel stuck and not sure how to move forward?
→ Constantly overthink everything
→ Have trouble relaxing
→ Struggle to sleep, focus, or “turn off”
→ Feel like you’re always holding it together
→ Worry that things will never get better?
→ Rely on habits that help you numb out or unwind after a long day?
→ Feel overwhelmed by simple tasks or lack motivation to do things you once enjoyed?
→ Zone out on your phone, TV, or play video games to avoid your feelings?
→ Feel like no one understands you?
→ Constantly feel tense or have a hard time being still?
→ Pull away from people or feel overly responsible for others’ emotions?
→ Keep all your problems to yourself and don’t have safe spaces to open up?
→ Feel emotionally drained trying to juggle too many responsibilities just to get through each day?
We’re not here to fix you.
We’re here to help you feel safe in your own skin again.
Why Anxiety Therapy Works
Traditional anxiety therapy often stops at the surface. It focuses on talking through your thoughts, feelings, and history so you can cognitively understand the roots of your anxiety. While this can be valuable, sometimes awareness and insight alone aren’t enough for real relief. You see, anxiety doesn’t just live in your thoughts. It lives in your body, too.
At Life by Design Therapy™, we take a more complete approach. Our holistic and somatic therapy addresses both the mind and the body, helping you move beyond intellectual understanding and into real change. When anxiety shows up as racing thoughts, tightness in your chest, trouble sleeping, or constant overwhelm, you need more than talk to find lasting relief.
You need tools that calm the nervous system, release stored tension, and create new patterns of safety and ease.
Through our integrative approach, you can:
✓ Notice the subtle signals of anxiety in your nervous system before they take over.
✓ Build personalized tools to manage feelings of stress and overwhelm in the moment.
✓ Experience new ways of healing beyond talk therapy, such as expressive arts and somatic practices.
✓ Release long-held patterns of tension that keep you stuck in cycles of worry and fear.
✓ Reconnect with a deep sense of calm, safety, and inner peace.
This means you are not just coping with anxiety. You are reshaping how your mind and body respond to it. Our holistic and somatic approach helps you go beyond talk therapy by engaging both your mind and body, creating a deeper and more complete path to healing and wholeness.
Meet Our holistic Therapists
Our therapists provide care under either Life by Design Therapy or our nonprofit, Life by Design Therapy Collective.
a message from our founder
Therapy isn’t about 'fixing' you.
It’s about helping you reconnect with who you really are and finding your way back to what you truly want for yourself.
At Life by Design Therapy™, we believe healing isn’t one size fits all. Your story, your struggles, and your strengths are uniquely yours, and your therapy should be too.
Unlike large corporate services, we offer a truly personalized experience where you’re seen, heard, and valued. Our dedicated team is here to walk alongside you as you reconnect with your mind, body, and emotions, helping you create a life that feels authentic, joyful, and balanced.
Rooted in holistic and somatic therapy, we focus on nurturing both your emotional and physical well-being so you can experience deep healing that lasts.
We understand that starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and we invite you to reach out, ask questions, or simply learn more about how we can support you on your journey. Your well-being matters here and we’re honored to be part of your path forward.
~ Melody Wright, LMFT
Somatic Therapist & Founder
why work with us
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Stress relief
Get the support you need to relieve stress and build a toolkit of techniques to handle daily challenges with ease.
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Self-Awareness
Finally uncover why you feel the way you do and gain powerful insights into your patterns for lasting change.
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real change and growth
Make real, lasting changes with the help of ethical holistic therapists dedicated to your growth.
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more confidence & ease
Say goodbye to feeling stuck and learn practical tools that help you face challenges with more ease.
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better connections
Strengthen relationships with proven methods to improve communication and resolve conflict.
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mental health & wellness
Take control of your mental health with mind-body techniques designed to help you overcome struggles and live your best life.
Our process is simple
and flexible
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🌿 Talk with our Client Care Coordinator to see if we're the right fit for your needs.
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🌿 During the call, choose the therapist who best aligns with your goals and preferences.
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🌿 Start your sessions and begin making the changes you want to see in your life.
Wherever you are in California, we make it easy to get started with online therapy, and if you're near Berkeley, we’d love to see you in person!
Ready to take the first step?
There’s no risk. No pressure.
Just a conversation to help you discover if we’re the right fit for you.
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PS: Still wondering if this is right for you? Our therapy is designed for people just like you—adults, couples, teens, and families. No matter where you are in life, we’re here to help you grow.
Offering flexible online therapy throughout California and in-person sessions at our Downtown Berkeley office,
because healing should be accessible, wherever you are.