You've mastered the art of "doing it all," but the relentless pressure has led to profound anxiety and fatigue.
The Symptoms:
Persistent worry, inability to relax, emotional drainage, feeling disconnected from relationships or hobbies.
Our Focus:
We focus on dismantling the self-monitoring and impossible standards that fuel burnout.
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Therapy that works on how you do things, not just what you do.
The Goal:
Setting sustainable boundaries and protecting your energy.
Shifting the inner critic and reducing perfectionism.
Strategic anxiety management using CBT/ACT principles.
Reclaiming your authentic energy and finding joy again.
Common Questions
• What is "high-achiever" anxiety? High-achiever, or high-functioning anxiety is not a formal clinical diagnosis, but it is a widely recognized way to describe individuals who experience the intense internal symptoms of anxiety while simultaneously appearing successful, organized, and capable to the outside world. On the surface, you may seem like a high-achiever—you meet deadlines, volunteer, maintain a busy schedule, and are seen as a reliable perfectionist. You've mastered the art of masking your distress. Internally, this constant drive is fueled by a relentless sense of worry, fear of failure, and self-criticism. This leads to burnout, fatigue, and profound anxiety because you are constantly spending energy to maintain an impossible or imaginary standard.
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• How is this different from regular stress? Regular stress is the normal and often helpful tension that arises from life's demands. It's a reaction to a specific situation. High-achiever anxiety is not just a reaction; it's a personality pattern where the internal fear of failure is so deep that the person's entire life is structured around preventing mistakes and maintaining an image of perfection, leading to chronic exhaustion and internal suffering, despite external success.
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• Do I have to slow down to feel better? No. Therapy for high-achiever anxiety is rarely about giving up your success. Instead, it focuses on fundamentally changing how you relate to your drive. We work to switch your core motivation from fear of failure, losing it all, and perfectionism, to meaning and authentic desire. You will learn to set sustainable boundaries, ensuring your achievements are powered by well-being. The ultimate goal is to help you maintain your capability in a way that is sustainable, joyful, and emotionally lighter.