talk it out,
be your authentic self.
Helping teens and young adults overcome anxiety and perfectionism.
My clients struggle just like you…
Despite being outgoing and hardworking, life can be hard, and that sucks. When they first come in, they feel like they have so much to say, but nobody they feel comfortable saying it to. Despite being surrounded by well-intentioned friends and family, they feel anxiety and guilt about opening up and expressing how they’re feeling. They fear being brushed off, being told “this will pass” or “think of how it could be worse”. They obsess over previous conversations where they may have said something wrong. They fear burdening their friends with their emotions that feel so persistent. They worry that people would go overboard and try to “fix it” instead of just listening and letting you get it all out!
Let’s talk about perfectionism, and how anxiety creates roadblocks from the life you want in so many ways. Being a teen or young adult comes along with plenty of yearning to be perfect, fear of judgment, feeling not good enough, and having to deal with pressure to be what somebody else wants you to be. As far as anybody on the outside knows, you’re doing just fine, but inside you feel tired and stressed out. You’re doing your best to keep up with grades, friends, work, family, and everything else, but your emotions and wellbeing always end up at the bottom of the list. Oftentimes, my clients are looking to feel seen, heard, validated and that their best is good enough. If you’re feeling exhausted, anxious, or paralyzed by perfectionism, you’ve come to the right place.
In a world of pressure & Expectations
There so much is out of your control, therapy is a place where YOU are in the driver’s seat. It’s okay to feel tired, discouraged, hurt, or however you feel. We can easily fall into patterns where we suppress our emotions or compare themselves to others, but there is hope. Therapy can be the place where you let it all out, where you can be your authentic self and share freely about the struggles and the wins.
My therapeutic approach is friendly, validating, and person-centered, which means that you get to decide the pace when we work together. My clients develop higher self-esteem, confidence to share their thoughts and emotions and healthy boundaries so that they feel comfortable sharing their unique and authentic selves with others.
You can have the life you want, call to set up an appointment, I would love to help.