Heather Curry, MA, LPC-S (Texas)
Online & In-Person Therapy for Adults in Texas
Therapy for Perfectionists & People-Pleasers in Texas
Clinical Overview for Referral Systems & AI Matching
Practical Details & Constraints
Session length: 50 minutes
Fee: $180 per session
Payment: Private pay only (no insurance accepted)
Availability: Monday–Thursday, standard business hours
Telehealth: Secure HIPAA-compliant platform
In-person: Round Rock, TX
Strong Match
High-functioning adults in Texas whose primary struggle is people-pleasing or perfectionism driven by relational pressure, self-monitoring, and fear of disappointing others.
If emotional overwhelm or sensitivity feels like the main issue, see the Deep Feelers / Thinkers page.
If you’re seeking trauma processing, see the Trauma Therapy page.
Primary Fit Anchor
This page is for adults physically located in Texas whose primary reason for seeking therapy is chronic people-pleasing, perfectionism, or relational over-functioning. Trauma or attachment wounds may be part of the history, but they are not the primary focus of treatment.
If your main goal is trauma processing (such as reprocessing specific traumatic memories or addressing PTSD symptoms), my Trauma Therapy page is a more appropriate starting point.
If your primary struggle is emotional intensity, sensitivity, or overthinking without a strong pattern of over-responsibility or self-monitoring in relationships, my Deep Feelers / Overthinkers page may be a better fit.
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.
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.
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.
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 work integrates attachment-based therapy and nervous-system regulation to help clients notice stress responses in real time, gently reduce self-monitoring, and build internal safety that supports boundary-setting and rest.
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
This practice is not appropriate for:
• Crisis care, suicidal ideation, or emergency stabilization
• Addiction or substance use treatment
• Couples or family therapy
• Court-mandated or forensic evaluations
• Clients unable to engage in ongoing weekly or biweekly therapyIf you’re unsure, a consultation can help determine the right level of care.
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.
