When Success Is Not Enough: Therapy for the Quietly Unfulfilled
Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT

When Success Is Not Enough: Therapy for the Quietly Unfulfilled

You’ve achieved the career, relationships, and milestones you worked so hard for, yet something still feels missing. Therapy at Botaitis Therapy Group offers a space to pause, look inward, and reconnect with meaning and joy beyond achievement.

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The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety: Why It’s Often Missed In Women, Men, and High-Achievers
Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT

The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety: Why It’s Often Missed In Women, Men, and High-Achievers

High functioning anxiety often hides in plain sight, behind successful careers, well managed homes, and polished social lives. Many high achievers, parents, and students in California are praised for “having it all together” while quietly battling restlessness, overthinking, and burnout. In this blog, Botaitis Therapy Group explores the subtle signs of high functioning anxiety, how it can look different in women, men, and college students, and what steps you can take to move from constant performance to true presence.

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Conflict Resolution - Let’s Talk About It (Part 1: Rupture & Repair)
Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT Nicole A. Botaitis, LMFT

Conflict Resolution - Let’s Talk About It (Part 1: Rupture & Repair)

Conflict is part of every relationship, but when handled with care, it can lead to deeper emotional connection. In this article, Santa Barbara therapist Mary Glennan explores the psychology of conflict, why rupture happens in close and casual relationships, and how to repair trust through empathy, accountability, and healthy communication. Learn how conflict resolution therapy can help you build stronger, more resilient connections.

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