Therapy for People Pleasers & Perfectionists
Anxiety Therapy in Burbank, CA & Online Therapy Throughout California
Therapy for People Pleasers
&
Perfectionists
Anxiety Therapy in Burbank, CA
&
Online Therapy Throughout California
Welcome to a Space Where You Can Finally Put Yourself First
Are you constantly striving for perfection, worried about making mistakes, and finding it difficult to say "no"? Do you often feel that others' needs and emotions outweigh your own, leading to compromises in your relationships and a sense of frustration? If you identify with people-pleasing tendencies and perfectionism, you’re not alone, and there is a path to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Understanding People-Pleasing and Perfectionism
Anxiety frequently manifests as people-pleasing and perfectionism. Those who seek to please others or strive for perfection often do so out of a deep-seated need for approval and a fear of failure. This drive can create a relentless pressure to meet elevated standards, whether they are self-imposed or come from external sources.
You might find yourself excessively worried about what others think, avoiding conflict at all costs, and struggling with self-doubt. These patterns can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your true self.
Welcome to a Space Where You Can Finally Put Yourself First
Are you constantly striving for perfection, worried about making mistakes, and finding it difficult to say "no"? Do you often feel that others' needs and emotions outweigh your own, leading to compromises in your relationships and a sense of frustration? If you identify with people-pleasing tendencies and perfectionism, you’re not alone, and there is a path to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Understanding People-Pleasing and Perfectionism
Anxiety frequently manifests as people-pleasing and perfectionism. Those who seek to please others or strive for perfection often do so out of a deep-seated need for approval and a fear of failure. This drive can create a relentless pressure to meet elevated standards, whether they are self-imposed or come from external sources. You might find yourself excessively worried about what others think, avoiding conflict at all costs, and struggling with self-doubt. These patterns can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your true self.
Anxiety Therapist, in Burbank, CA
Hi, I'm Kellie.
If you found this page, then I can probably relate to the struggles you are facing. I have had a lifetime of fighting against anxiety, worry, feeling the need to be perfect, and do all the things “just right.” Constantly fearing the “what ifs” and doing everything in my power to try and keep myself safe.
I know what it’s like to feel like the same negative patterns keep showing up, and realizing the tools you have just don’t work any more, or maybe never did.
But having helped countless women overcome anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, heal past traumas, and build a life of peace and balance, I want you to know that there is hope, and that you can make positive change.
What Therapy with Me Looks Like
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding and transforming these patterns. Therapy begins with building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe and supported. I’ll bring my full self to our sessions, creating a space of exploration, curiosity, and challenge. We’ll dive into the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck, asking what’s not working and envisioning a different path.
We’ll explore your past experiences and current struggles, working to uncover the underlying causes of your perfectionism and people-pleasing. By examining these patterns, we’ll develop strategies to help you set and maintain healthy boundaries, make decisions that align with your true self, and navigate life with greater confidence and ease.
Techniques We'll Use
To support your journey of finding peace and balance, I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, exploring the repeating beliefs and thought patterns that reinforce the idea that you need to be perfect.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you align with your values and make choices that reflect who you truly are, rather than trying to be like what others think you "should" be.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: To explore how past experiences influence your current behavior, and yes, we'll look at your family dynamics and the conditioning you were raised in and how it's played into being perfect and pleasing others.
- Trauma-Informed Treatment: To address and heal from past traumas that impact your present life, and how some of these traumas might have reinforced your need to please others or be perfect.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): To process and resolve traumatic events that are contributing to negative beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
- Somatic Experiencing: To enhance awareness of the mind-body connection, and find freedom and balance within your body.
Your Path to Change
Imagine a life where you can make decisions based on your own values, where setting boundaries feels natural, and where you can pursue your goals without the constant fear of judgment. Therapy can help you move beyond the patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing, allowing you to embrace a more authentic and fulfilling existence.
Ready to Start Your Journey
If you’re ready to break free from the constraints of people-pleasing and perfectionism, let’s explore how therapy can help you reclaim your life and find balance. Reach out today by clicking the button below to begin your journey towards self-acceptance and true personal growth.
Anxiety Therapist in Burbank, CA
Hi, I'm Kellie.
If you found this page, then I can probably relate to the struggles you are facing. I have had a lifetime of fighting against anxiety, worry, feeling the need to be perfect, and do all the things “just right.” Constantly fearing the “what ifs” and doing everything in my power to try and keep myself safe.
I know what it’s like to feel like the same negative patterns keep showing up, and realizing the tools you have just don’t work any more, or maybe never did.
But having helped countless women overcome anxiety, people pleasing, perfectionism, heal past traumas, and build a life of peace and balance, I want you to know that there is hope, and that you can make positive change.
What Therapy with Me Looks Like
In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding and transforming these patterns. Therapy begins with building a strong, trusting relationship where you feel safe and supported. I’ll bring my full self to our sessions, creating a space of exploration, curiosity, and challenge. We’ll dive into the beliefs and behaviors that keep you stuck, asking what’s not working and envisioning a different path.
We’ll explore your past experiences and current struggles, working to uncover the underlying causes of your perfectionism and people-pleasing. By examining these patterns, we’ll develop strategies to help you set and maintain healthy boundaries, make decisions that align with your true self, and navigate life with greater confidence and ease.
Techniques We’ll Use
To support your journey of finding peace and balance, I integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): To identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, exploring the repeating beliefs and thought patterns that reinforce the idea that you need to be perfect.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): To help you align with your values and make choices that reflect who you truly are, rather than trying to be like what others think you "should" be.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: To explore how past experiences influence your current behavior, and yes, we'll look at your family dynamics and the conditioning you were raised in and how it's played into being perfect and pleasing others.
- Trauma-Informed Treatment: To address and heal from past traumas that impact your present life, and how some of these traumas might have reinforced your need to please others or be perfect.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): To process and resolve traumatic events that are contributing to negative beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
- Somatic Experiencing: To enhance awareness of the mind-body connection, and find freedom and balance within your body.
Your Path to Change
Imagine a life where you can make decisions based on your own values, where setting boundaries feels natural, and where you can pursue your goals without the constant fear of judgment. Therapy can help you move beyond the patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing, allowing you to embrace a more authentic and fulfilling existence.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you’re ready to break free from the constraints of people-pleasing and perfectionism, let’s explore how therapy can help you reclaim your life and find balance. Reach out today to begin your journey towards self-acceptance and true personal growth.
About Me
We are a therapy practice offering anxiety therapy services in Burbank and online throughout California.
Licensed Provider
Kellie Murry, LPCC.
#8755 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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