Specialties

Anxiety & Perfectionism

There has to be more than feeling this overwhelmed all the time... right?

You fear letting others down.
You hold yourself to impossibly high standards—because that’s just who you are. You’re used to showing up, staying strong, and doing your best in everything you do.

And while that drive may have served you well on the outside… on the inside, it’s exhausting.
Your inner critic is loud and relentless:
“You should have known better.”
“You’re not doing enough.”
“Everyone else seems to handle this just fine.”

Whether you’re a perfectionistic kid, a college student buried in expectations, or a mom who feels she can’t drop a single ball—this kind of pressure takes a toll. And if you’re being honest? You’re tired. You’ve tried. And nothing seems to help for long.

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If you’ve ever thought:

  • “It’s all too much. I swear I’ve tried, but it’s not enough.”

  • “I’m worried about my child. They’re so hard on themselves. I wish they could see how awesome they are.”

  • “No matter what I try to do differently, I end up back in the same pattern.”

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    • Difficulty relaxing or switching off

    • Meltdowns over “small” things

    • Procrastination driven by fear of not doing something perfectly

    • Constant comparison or fear of failure

    • Feeling like everything is riding on your performance

    • High levels of anxiety, especially around school, work, or parenting

    • Negative self-talk or shame when things don’t go as planned

    • Feel more grounded, even when things aren’t perfect

    • Quiet the inner critic and respond with self-compassion

    • Let go of "all-or-nothing" thinking

    • Know when “good enough” really is enough

    • Celebrate progress, not just outcomes

    • Rest without guilt

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How I Can Help

Through a warm, person-centered approach, I help clients understand the roots of their stress and perfectionism, develop tools to manage anxiety, and practice new, kinder ways of thinking and coping. Together, we’ll build awareness and gently untangle patterns that feel automatic or overwhelming.

This isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about learning a new way—one where you can feel calm, confident, and more like yourself again.

Depending on your needs, we might use:

  • Grounding tools like the 5-4-3-2-1 technique

  • Visual tools like a Hoberman sphere to model breathwork and nervous system regulation

  • Reflective conversation, skill-building, and personalized strategies that grow with you (or your child)

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You’re Not Broken—You’re Just Tired of Carrying So Much

If any part of this resonates with you, or sounds like your child, I’d love to help.

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