Overcoming Perfectionsim
Welcome to a Different Kind of Therapy for High-Achieving Women and Gender-Expansive Individuals.
In a world that constantly pushes you to do more, achieve more, and be “perfect,” it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying a burden that’s all your own. The need to excel and meet high standards can be exhausting, especially when it feels like everyone expects you to have it all together. If you’ve found yourself struggling with burnout, self-doubt, or the weight of perfectionism, you’re not alone—and your struggles aren’t just yours to bear.
In my practice, I support high-achieving women and gender-expansive individuals like you in breaking free from perfectionism, healing from the pressures of societal expectations, and reconnecting with your inherent worth and dignity. Together, we’ll explore the ways in which family and societal messages have shaped your beliefs, help you recognize your own needs and boundaries, and empower you to define success on your terms—not anyone else’s.
A Therapy Rooted in Empowerment and Social Justice
My approach is grounded in the belief that our mental health doesn’t exist in isolation from the world around us. Many of the challenges high achievers face come from deeply ingrained societal norms and family expectations that tell us our worth is tied to our achievements. These messages can be particularly powerful for women and gender-expansive individuals who’ve been taught to “do it all” and “be it all,” often at the cost of their well-being.
In our work together, we’ll take a holistic view of your experiences. This means:
Exploring the Roots of Perfectionism: We’ll look at both the personal and cultural influences that have shaped your high standards and the self-criticism that may come with them. We’ll help you understand how early relationships and family messages contribute to these patterns and find ways to create new, more compassionate beliefs.
Reclaiming Your Self-Worth Beyond Achievement: Through a blend of trauma-informed therapy, mindfulness, and somatic techniques, we’ll focus on shifting away from perfectionism and reconnecting with self-worth that doesn’t rely on external validation. You’ll be encouraged to embrace imperfection as a natural part of life and to find self-acceptance and compassion.
Empowerment and Personal Agency: I believe in helping you build a life that honors your needs and values, not the pressures of societal or family expectations. This isn’t about “fixing” you—because you’re not broken. It’s about empowering you to let go of what no longer serves you and to cultivate resilience, balance, and fulfillment.
What Our Work Together Can Look Like
In our sessions, you’ll find a space where you can let go of the need to “have it all together.” We’ll focus on understanding your experiences, both in terms of individual challenges and the broader societal pressures that may be fueling your perfectionism. Our work may include:
Somatic Practices to help you release stress and tension held in your body, allowing for a deeper connection between mind and body.
Mindfulness and Acceptance techniques rooted in Eastern principles, helping you embrace all parts of your experience with compassion.
Exploration of Attachment Patterns so that you can recognize how early relationships have shaped your self-image and relational patterns.
Are you ready to reclaim your authentic self?
If you’re tired of feeling weighed down by perfectionism or struggling to meet impossible standards, you don’t have to go it alone. Therapy can be a place to release the expectations that no longer serve you and to reconnect with a sense of worth that’s truly your own.
I invite you to reach out and start this journey toward self-compassion, empowerment, and authentic success. Together, we can help you reconnect with your voice, your values, and a life that honors all of who you are—beyond what you achieve.