Therapy for the High Achiever
Do people often comment on how successful you are—yet no matter how many times you hear it, you never feel like enough?
Are you constantly chasing the next goal, only to feel empty once you’ve reached it?
Maybe there’s a restlessness inside you that never seems to quiet down, so you keep pushing, striving, achieving—hoping you will finally feel satisfied.
Living this way can be exhausting.
The idea of slowing down might feel terrifying— like everything could fall apart if you did.
You’re already noticing the cost.
You might feel more irritable than you’d like to admit. Burnout may be creeping in. Your relationships could feel distant or surface-level—not because you don’t care, but because you simply don’t have the time or emotional space to invest.
High achievers often carry the belief that they’re “wired this way”—that if they stop striving, everything will unravel. That relentless drive can seem like the only way to stay afloat. But carrying it all doesn’t have to be the only option.
You don’t have to choose between success and peace.
Therapy can help you rewire the internal patterns that keep you stuck in overdrive. Using EMDR and a deep understanding of neurobiology and attachment, I work with clients to create lasting shifts—not just in how they cope, but in how they feel. Many people find that as they begin to heal, their relationships improve, their stress eases, and their sense of fulfillment grows.
I’ve worked with many high-achieving clients who have walked a similar path. I also understand this experience personally. As someone who has juggled graduate school, family life, and a demanding career, I know what it’s like to strive for big goals while not wanting to lose yourself—or your relationships—along the way.
