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Therapy for Anxiety & Perfectionism
Your mind never quits. Your worth feels tied to doing it all perfectly.
Let’s quiet the noise, not just manage it.
You’re always “on”—
mentally strategizing, emotionally rehearsing, bracing for something to go wrong.
It looks like success to the outside world, but inside? You’re exhausted.
You’re always performing.
Performing calm. Performing capable. Performing okay.
But inside? You’re drowning in thoughts you can’t turn off—and expectations you never signed up for.
You overthink everything: what you said, how you said it, if you sounded too emotional, too assertive, too much.
You delay launching the thing, posting the idea, asking for help—because if it’s not perfect, it feels like failure.
You don’t rest—you earn rest. And even then, guilt whispers, you should be doing more.
You wake up tired. Go to bed wired. And in the quiet moments no one sees, you wonder: “Is this really the life I worked so hard for?”
Anxiety and perfectionism don’t just mess with your head—they hijack your life.
They show up in your relationships, making it hard to let people in.
They creep into your work, convincing you nothing you do is good enough.
They wear down your body, your patience, your sense of self.
And the worst part? You’re so good at holding it together… most people have no idea you’re struggling.
But you do. And you’re tired of performing for your own damn life.
You don’t have to keep pushing just to prove you’re worthy.
Imagine waking up without that tight feeling in your chest.
Not having to rehearse every conversation.
Setting boundaries without guilt.
Letting go of the constant pressure to be perfect in your relationships, your work, your life.
Therapy helps you get clearer on who you are—outside of your roles, your achievements, and other people’s expectations.
Your confidence becomes rooted, not fragile.
You stop abandoning yourself to make others comfortable.
You stop shrinking to seem “low maintenance.”
You stop hiding the parts of you that are human.
Your relationships shift. Your self-talk softens. Your nervous system finally exhales.
This isn’t about learning how to juggle more, breathe deeper, or slap a gratitude sticker on burnout.
This is about healing the inner drive that tells you you’re only as good as your productivity. About learning to be with yourself—not just improve yourself. About finally feeling safe enough to slow down, make mistakes, or even say “I don’t know” without spiraling.
In therapy, we’ll:
- Explore where those perfectionist patterns and anxious loops came from—and why they’ve been so hard to let go of.
- Build emotional regulation tools that actually work for your nervous system.
- Create space for the version of you that doesn’t just perform—but exists, rests, connects, and feels free.
This is deep work, but it’s not about fixing you—because you were never broken.
It’s about helping you come home to the version of yourself who doesn’t have to hustle for peace.
Therapy for anxiety & perfectionism can help you…
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- Interrupt the mental spirals before they hijack your day
- Identify and unlearn the beliefs that fuel your anxiety and need to over-perform
- Build emotional resilience so you’re not constantly overwhelmed or overstimulated
- Set boundaries without guilt or fear of disappointing others
- Rest without shame—because your value isn’t tied to output
- Practice self-compassion in moments where you’d normally criticize yourself
- Speak up for your needs instead of people-pleasing to avoid conflict
- Trust your voice without needing 10 drafts and 3 pep talks
- Create space for joy, pleasure, and softness—not just productivity
- Reconnect with your sense of self beyond perfection, roles, or performance
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You don’t have to live in a constant state of proving, pleasing, and pushing—peace is possible, and you don’t have to earn it.
FAQ's
Q: What if I don’t even know where to start?
A: You don’t need to have the “right words” or a clear game plan—that’s my job. We’ll go at your pace, and I’ll guide us through the process. Your only job is to show up as honestly as you can.
Q: I’ve always functioned this way—can therapy actually help?
A: High-functioning anxiety and perfectionism can feel like part of your personality. But they’re patterns—not permanent traits. Therapy helps you understand where those patterns came from and how to shift them so you’re no longer ruled by them
Q: Will I have to talk about childhood or trauma?
A: Only if it’s relevant and you’re ready. We’ll focus on your current challenges first and create emotional safety before going deeper. If there’s past stuff that’s connected, we’ll explore it with care and without pressure.
Q: What if I’m afraid of slowing down because everything might fall apart?
A: That fear is real—and it’s part of what we’ll work through together. Therapy won’t make you “less ambitious,” but it will help you feel more grounded, clear, and in control of your choices, not just your output.
Q: Will you challenge me or just listen?
A: Both. I’m here to hold space and hold you accountable. Clients often describe me as warm, direct, and honest. If something’s not working, I’ll lovingly call it out. And I’ll celebrate your wins just as hard.
This isn’t therapy that tiptoes. It’s therapy that tells the truth—and helps you rise from it.
Methods
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Also known as “tapping,” EFT is a powerful tool for regulating your nervous system and gently releasing emotional overwhelm. It works especially well when you feel stuck in spirals of overthinking or when your body holds onto anxiety even when your mind “knows better.”
Somatic Attachment
Perfectionism and anxiety often stem from early relational patterns. Using somatic attachment approaches, we’ll help your body feel safe, not just your brain. You’ll learn to listen to what your nervous system is trying to say—and finally respond with care, not control.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT helps you notice and shift the unhelpful thought patterns that fuel anxiety and perfectionism. Together, we’ll challenge the internal voice that says you’re never doing enough—and replace it with one grounded in clarity and self-compassion.
You’ve held it together long enough. Let’s get you the support you deserve.
You’re not too much. You’re just tired of doing the most.
If anxiety and perfectionism are running the show, therapy can help you find clarity, calm, and the courage to show up fully—without the pressure to get it all “right.”