Therapy for Perfectionism & Burnout in Washington and Oregon

Perfectionism and burnout often develop quietly over time. Many people appear capable, responsible, and successful externally while privately feeling anxious, emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, or unable to slow down. You may hold yourself to extremely high standards, struggle with self-criticism, or feel pressure to constantly achieve, care for others, or keep everything together.

Over time, these patterns can lead to chronic stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, disconnection, and difficulty feeling truly at ease.

Signs of Perfectionism & Burnout

Common experiences may include:

• chronic overthinking

• fear of failure or disappointing others

• difficulty resting without guilt

• people-pleasing patterns

• emotional exhaustion

• anxiety despite external success

• harsh self-criticism

• difficulty slowing down or relaxing

• feeling emotionally disconnected

• constantly feeling “behind” or not enough

My Approach

I use EMDR, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand the underlying patterns contributing to perfectionism, burnout, anxiety, and nervous system overwhelm. Therapy can help you move away from constant self-pressure and toward greater balance, self-trust, emotional regulation, and connection to yourself.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and supportive while creating space for meaningful and lasting change.

Perfectionism, Burnout & Trauma

For many people, perfectionism develops as a way of coping with stress, criticism, unpredictability, or feeling emotionally unsafe. Burnout can occur when the nervous system remains under chronic pressure for long periods of time without enough rest, support, or emotional recovery.