“Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around, thinking it will protect us, when in fact it's the thing that's really preventing us from being seen.” ―Brene Brown

Striving for excellence can be a strength, but perfectionism often leads to anxiety, doubt, and burnout. Perfectionism feels like you’re never “good enough” and stuck in cycles of workaholism, procrastination, or harsh self-criticism.

Maybe you feel like you’re “behind” in life, always struggling to keep it all together? Or, are you comparing yourself to milestones your friends have achieved, fearing you never will? Do you succeed in one area of life, but feel like a total failure in another?

Maybe you fear a mistake will lead to judgement. Or perhaps you’re in a high-pressure academic or professional environment, stuck trying to please overly-critical and demanding parents or bosses. Quite possibly, you’re overly-critical of yourself.

At Aligned Therapy Collective, we help you break free from the pressures of perfectionism, while still honoring your ambitions and values. 

Oftentimes, perfectionists fear if they give up perfectionism, they’ll fall apart or lose control. The good news is that in therapy, we’ll utilize self-compassion and practical skills to harness your strengths for achievement while working towards shifting relentless self-judgement to find a more balanced, fulfilling life. Achievement is a strength, just without the impossible standards attached.