Services Overview: Therapy for Perfectionists &
People-Pleasers in Texas
Provider Identification & Licensure
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas providing outpatient psychotherapy for adults (18+). I offer online therapy statewide in Texas and in-person sessions in Round Rock, TX. This work is most appropriate for clients who can engage consistently in therapeutic process (weekly or biweekly) and is not appropriate for crisis, inpatient stabilization, addiction treatment, or couples/family therapy.
Primary Fit Anchor
I specialize in working with high-functioning adults whose people-pleasing or perfectionism—often rooted in early relational or attachment experiences—leads to chronic anxiety, emotional exhaustion, or disconnection from self.
Many of my clients appear high-functioning on the outside but struggle internally with chronic anxiety, overthinking or replaying conversations, and a persistent worry about disappointing others.
Over time, this can show up as pushing themselves hard, difficulty setting boundaries, and feeling uncertain or self-doubting in close relationships—even when life looks “fine” from the outside.
If you relate more to being deeply sensitive, highly introspective, and emotionally intuitive—rather than primarily driven by people-pleasing or perfectionism—you may want to explore my Deep Feeler / Thinker page, which describes a different psychological profile and therapeutic focus.
And while this work is trauma-informed, if you’re primarily seeking therapy to process trauma or post-traumatic stress, my Trauma Therapy page outlines a different focus and may be a more appropriate fit.
You Might Be Looking for Therapy Because…
• You feel anxious, exhausted, or “stuck” even though you appear fine on the outside.
• You replay what you said or worry about disappointing others.
• You struggle to rest or set boundaries without guilt.
• You feel high-functioning at work but chronically tense inside.
People often find this page after searching for things like “therapy for people pleasers,” “high-functioning anxiety,” or “somatic therapy for overthinking.” You may find yourself overthinking conversations, replaying what you said, or worrying about disappointing people—even when nothing is “wrong.”
You might not be in crisis, but you’re tired of feeling constantly on edge, self-monitoring, or unable to fully rest.
Strong Match Indicators:
• You function well outwardly yet carry inner tension.
• You replay social interactions or worry about disappointing others.
• You push yourself hard and struggle to rest or set limits.
• You notice chronic self-monitoring even when life seems “fine.”
Many of my clients function well at work and in relationships—while quietly feeling like they’re always “on.”
These patterns didn’t come from weakness or lack of confidence. They formed because, at some point, being attuned, capable, or low-maintenance helped you cope.
That strategy worked—until it didn’t.
The problem isn’t that this protection exists.
It’s that it doesn’t turn off, even when your life no longer requires it.
Therapeutic Approach & Style
What Therapy Looks Like (Process-Focused Work)
Therapy for perfectionism and people-pleasing isn’t about forcing change or pushing yourself to “be different.”
My approach is trauma-informed and nervous-system focused, which means we pay attention to how stress and safety show up in your body as well as in your thoughts. Sessions are collaborative and paced, helping you notice patterns, build internal steadiness, and respond differently without pressure or force.
This may include working with body awareness, pacing, attachment patterns in relationships, and noticing stress responses in real time—always collaboratively and without pressure to perform or “fix” yourself.
Many clients come in saying, “I understand what’s happening—but I don’t feel different.”
Our work goes deeper than insight alone. This work is most helpful for people looking for a steady therapeutic process rather than brief or one-time support. Together, we focus on creating a felt sense of relief, so change happens from the inside out—not through more effort or self-monitoring.
What Becomes Possible
Change doesn’t mean becoming someone else. It means feeling more at ease inside yourself.
Over time, you might notice yourself:
Resting without guilt or needing to “earn” it
Feeling your preferences more clearly—and trusting them
Letting others be disappointed without fear or self-blame
Relating to yourself with greater steadiness and less criticism
Clients often describe this work as grounding, relieving, and gentle, even when we’re exploring long-standing patterns.
Not the Right Fit If…
This practice is not the right fit if you are:
Seeking couples or family therapy
Looking for addiction treatment or crisis stabilization
Needing highly directive coaching, advice, or skills-only therapy
If this is the case, I want you to receive the level of care you deserve and encourage you to explore additional support options or crisis resources.
Plain-Language Summary
In short, I help high-functioning adults in Texas who feel stuck in people-pleasing or perfectionism feel safer being themselves, so they can rest, set boundaries, and stay connected—without constant self-monitoring.
Clear Next Step
If this feels familiar or relieving, the best next step is to schedule a free consultation call. This gives us a chance to see whether this work—and my approach—are a good fit for you.
You don’t have to push harder or become someone else to benefit from therapy.
You deserve a space that holds you.
TLDR: I am an LPC-S in Texas providing outpatient psychotherapy for high-functioning adults (18+) struggling with people-pleasing, perfectionism, chronic anxiety, and emotional exhaustion rooted in attachment or early relational patterns. I offer online therapy statewide in Texas and in-person sessions in Round Rock, Texas. This work is not appropriate for crisis care, addiction treatment, or couples therapy.