People-pleasing can feel exhausting, especially for women balancing demanding careers, relationships, and the pressure to keep everyone happy. If you find yourself over-committing, avoiding conflict, or putting your own needs last, you’re not alone. In therapy with me, we’ll create a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore the patterns that keep you stuck in over-accommodating. Whether these habits grew from early expectations, workplace dynamics, or a deep desire to be liked and reliable, we’ll focus on building awareness and choice.
Together, we’ll work on practical ways to set boundaries, communicate more clearly, and tolerate the discomfort that can come with change. My approach is not just about understanding why you people-please, but about helping you develop a more authentic and sustainable way of relating to others. Many of my clients find that therapy helps them feel more grounded and confident, leading to relationships that feel more balanced, honest, and supportive.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping individuals embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than constantly trying to suppress or change them. In our work together, you'll learn to identify your core values and commit to actions that align with these values, even in the face of self-doubt and imposter syndrome. By adopting this approach, you can reduce the impact that self-doubt and imposter feelings have on your life, leading to a greater sense of inner freedom, authenticity, and fulfillment.
You’ll gain concrete tools for setting boundaries, communicating clearly, and tolerating the discomfort that can come with not over-accommodating. These skills help professionals create more balanced and authentic relationships. We’ll practice ways to express your needs with confidence and respond to others without immediately defaulting to people-pleasing. Over time, these tools make it easier to stay connected while still honoring yourself.
As you step out of over-functioning for everyone else, you’ll have more energy, clarity, and space for your own life. Relationships begin to feel more mutual and less draining, and your choices become more aligned with what truly matters to you. Over time, this shift supports a steadier, more sustainable way of living—one where you can care about others without losing yourself in the process. You may notice less resentment and more ease in how you show up day to day. There’s also greater room for rest, creativity, and connection that feels genuine rather than obligatory.
