Creative Women Don’t Need More Talk Therapy — They Need to Learn to Trust Themselves Again
Most creative women already have an intuitive sense of truth.
They can read a room, feel an energy shift, or sense when something’s off — often before anyone says a word.
But for many, that intuition has been questioned, dismissed, or even punished.
Over time, those parts of you that once trusted your instincts learned it wasn’t safe to.
Self-Doubt Isn’t a Personality Trait — It’s Protection
You weren’t born doubting yourself — you learned to do this from repeated experiences of being questioned, denied or dismissed.
If you grew up in an environment where emotions were invalidated, or where sensitivity was labeled as “too much,” your system adapted. It learned to overanalyze, people-please, and second-guess.
And the truth is, some parts of you might still be stuck in the past — still running the same scripts, still bracing for criticism just like she experienced back then.
Our work here is to help these parts know that they’re safe now — and that your intuition was never wrong.
Why Talk Therapy Alone Isn’t Enough
Traditional therapy can help you understand where self-doubt came from. But true healing happens when the body believes something different.
When your shoulders drop.
When your breath deepens.
When your body finally receives the message: “I can trust myself now.”
As a holistic psychotherapist in Carmel-by-the-Sea, I combine EMDR and somatic therapy to help creative women move beyond insight and into embodiment — where self-trust becomes an experience, not an affirmation.
Learn more about EMDR and somatic therapy for rebuilding safety and confidence from the inside out.
Reclaiming the Wisdom Beneath the Wound
Trusting yourself again isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about remembering just how intuitive you are and that you can trust that inner voice. We do this by letting intuition feel safe again.
I offer in-person and online therapy for creative, intuitive women across California — with an office in Carmel, serving women in Carmel, Monterey, Big Sur, and Santa Cruz. Together, we’ll help the parts of you that learned to doubt finally rest, so you can trust your instincts — and your timing — again.
Disclaimer: This blog is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Results from EMDR therapy may vary. If you're experiencing sleep issues or considering therapy, consult with a licensed mental health provider near you. Ashley K. Whelan is a holistic psychotherapist in California offering EMDR, somatic therapy, and psychedelic integration for women seeking mind-body-spirit healing.