Break free from your inner critic and find peace within
Online therapy for Perfectionists, Over Thinkers and People Pleasers
I help women who are highly critical of themselves, experiencing chronic anxiety and are exhausted from trying to do it ALL.
My clients struggle as you do. Despite being a high achiever, deeply empathetic and incredibly hard working, life is hard.
When they first come in, they are full of self-doubt and controlled by what others’ think of them. They are desperate to stop the onslaught of negative thoughts and feelings.
They worry they will always feel this overwhelmed and even though they are worn down, they struggle to say “no” out of guilt and shame.
Some might try to numb their pain with alcohol or drugs while others restrict and binge their food, never feeling good enough in their bodies. Some might spend hours analyzing a conversation thinking of all the ways they messed it up. However they are coping, they manage to function at a high level, never letting on to their loved ones that anything is wrong.
Their anxiety, imposter syndrome and fear of getting it wrong gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of person they want to be. They feel like they are failing as a daughter, sister, mom or partner. And their confidence at work is tanking.
Before they came to see me, they felt trapped inside a life they were told should bring them happiness. They worried their desire for control and perfection was affecting their relationships and they were to blame for these struggles. And they were pretty certain that if they could just be more disciplined at work or at home or at the gym, then their problems would go away. My clients tend to echo the same the pain and fears:
If they aren’t “doing” or achieving, they don’t know who they are.
They are afraid their “badness” will get exposed to the world if they stop even though they are running on fumes.
Their worth feels dependent on how useful they are.
They feel guilty for resting and are driven by shame.
They are hypervigilant of everyone’s moods and thoughts to the point they don’t know how to be without taking the temperature of every room they enter and acting accordingly.
They have a deep fear of other people disliking or judging them.
They desire deeper connections but also don’t have the energy to be more “social”.
Like my clients, you deserve to feel safe and at peace in your mind and body without constantly answering that inner critic and its relentless rules.
Living an authentic full life that brings you true joy is not out of reach.
If you want to reclaim the life you were meant for, I’d love to help you get there.
Schedule a free consultation now. You don’t have to suffer. I can help
Hey there, I’m Amy!
I am a licensed clinical psychotherapist located in Kansas. I’m so glad you are here.
My own personal journey with self-doubt, unworthiness, people pleasing and perfectionism helps me to truly understand my clients’ experiences for which I have profound compassion. My goal is to hold space for whatever you might be feeling on any given day and let that guide our sessions.
I truly believe that so much of our healing is done in safe grounding relationships. I know that has been true for me. I also believe that great therapy requires the right fit between therapist and client.
If you feel curious about if we might be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a free consultation. I would love a chance to be a part of your healing journey.