Perfectionism & Self-Worth:

From the outside, perfectionism is often praised. It can look like ambition, discipline, responsibility, or achievement, but internally, it often feels like pressure, self-criticism, and the constant belief that you should be doing more, accomplishing more, or somehow being better.

When your self-worth becomes tied to performance, mistakes can feel intolerable and criticism can feel deeply personal. No matter how much you achieve, it may never feel like enough.

Therapy can help you untangle your identity from achievement, develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and create space for flexibility, rest, and authenticity. Rather than lowering your standards, our work focuses on helping you pursue your goals without sacrificing your wellbeing.

You may relate to some of the following:

• You are afraid of making mistakes or failing
• Your standards for yourself feel impossible to meet
• Criticism or feedback feels deeply painful
• You rarely feel satisfied with your accomplishments
• You push yourself beyond your limits to prove your worth
• You struggle to show yourself the same compassion you offer others
• Your value feels tied to what you achieve rather than who you are