Therapy for Perfectionists & People-Pleasers
From Self-Criticism to Self-Acceptance
Anxiety shows up in ways you’ve probably normalized:
Saying yes when you're overloaded
Replaying conversations and assuming you said the “wrong” thing
Setting standards you’d never put on anyone else
Feeling guilty for having needs
Feeling wired, tense, or “on alert” even when nothing is wrong
If you’ve ever felt like you can’t relax, can’t stop overthinking, or can’t quiet the part of you that’s always bracing… that’s not a personal flaw. That’s a survival strategy you learned early— and it’s one we can gently unwind.
You are not too much. You are not difficult. You learned to stay safe by staying small. But you don’t have to keep living that way.
Therapy gives you a place to understand where these patterns came from, work with the parts of you that are exhausted, and build a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself, one where you’re allowed to take up space, rest, and trust your own needs.
Do You See Yourself Below?
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Perfectionist
You’re always striving, always pushing, but it never feels like enough.
You second-guess your decisions, overanalyze conversations, & feel pressure to get everything “just right.” Even when things go well, your brain is already scanning for the next thing to fix or do better.
You’re exhausted from the constant mental pressure, but resting feels unfamiliar, or even guilty. -
People-Pleaser
You want to be liked and understood.
You work hard to avoid conflict, make others comfortable, & smooth things over, even when it costs you your own peace. You often wonder: “What if they’re upset with me?” or “Did I do something wrong?” Anxiety can show up as a fear of being disliked, misunderstood, or rejected. -
Helper
You’re the one others count on: dependable, supportive, steady.
You show up with care & compassion, often putting your own needs last.
Underneath, you might feel anxious, drained, or resentful, but it’s hard to name that out loud. You worry that asking for help means letting others down, or that you’re too much when you finally do.
What would it be like to step out of the pressure and into a life of ease and self-acceptance?
Therapy can help you:
Quiet your inner critic
Reconnect with your needs
Feel more at ease in your mind and body
Manage anxiety with compassionate tools
I help people-pleasers and perfectionists untangle the patterns of over-giving, self-doubt, and impossible standards.
Therapy isn’t about making you tougher or more accommodating—it’s about helping you trust yourself, feel grounded, and live in alignment with what actually matters to you.
