Perfectionism, Procrastination, and People-Pleasing

These three often travel in a pack—perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing. Together, they create an exhausting cycle: the pressure to do everything just right, the fear of letting others down, and the urge to delay action until the stars align (or until burnout takes over). What starts as a desire to succeed or be liked can slowly chip away at self-worth, motivation, and joy.

Here’s a Snapshot of the Kind of Struggles I Often Help With

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Picture a brilliant teen who spends so long perfecting every assignment that they’re constantly up past midnight. Even the smallest task turns into an all-nighter, because “done” never feels “good enough.”

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Or the college student who avoids starting anything unless they’re sure it’ll turn out flawlessly. The result? Missed deadlines, mounting stress, and a constant battle with self-doubt and burnout.

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Then there’s the chronic helper—the teen who says “yes” to everything and everyone, even when they’re completely overwhelmed. They feel responsible for everyone’s happiness but their own, and fear that they will lose their friends if they set a boundary with them.

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And the sensitive overachiever who’s terrified of being judged, criticized, or not measuring up. Their inner critic is on full blast, and it’s exhausting just trying to keep up.

My Approach

I work with gifted, driven, and highly sensitive young people who are tired of chasing perfect, pleasing everyone, and putting things off out of fear. In therapy, we’ll explore the deeper worries behind these patterns—like fear of failure, rejection, or not being "enough." Using tools from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and compassion-based approaches, I’ll help you learn how to take action without being paralyzed by pressure, set boundaries without guilt, and redefine success on your own terms.

🌱 Let’s help you move from perfection and people-pleasing to purpose, progress, and peace. Ready when you are.