Counseling for Perfectionism & Burnout

You’re doing everything “right,” but you’re exhausted.

You push yourself to excel. You set high standards, take on too much, and rarely slow down.

On the outside, you seem successful, responsible, and capable—the person everyone can count on.

But beneath the surface, you feel drained, overwhelmed, and never quite “enough.”

You might find yourself…

• Struggling to relax because there’s always something else you should be doing.

• Feeling like no matter how much you achieve, it’s never enough.

• Holding yourself to impossibly high standards while extending grace to everyone but yourself.

• Overanalyzing mistakes, feeling guilt over rest, or battling self-doubt.

• Feeling disconnected from joy, creativity, and what truly fulfills you.

Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight—it builds over time, fed by pressure, self-criticism, and the belief that your worth is in your productivity. Whether you identify as a perfectionist, a high achiever, or someone who feels stuck in survival mode, therapy can help you break free from the cycle of exhaustion and reclaim a life that feels sustainable, fulfilling, and truly yours.

Enough is enough. It’s time to put yourself first.

Burnout & Neurodivergence: ADHD, Autism, & HSP

For neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD, Autism, or highly sensitive traits (HSPs)—burnout often looks different. It’s not just about overworking; it’s about navigating a world that wasn’t built for your brain.

• If you have ADHD, burnout may come from pushing through executive dysfunction, masking struggles, or feeling like you’re always falling behind.

• If you’re autistic, you might experience autistic burnout—a deep exhaustion from masking, overstimulation, and social demands.

• If you’re highly sensitive (HSP), the constant flood of emotions, responsibilities, and expectations can leave you overwhelmed and depleted.

Burnout in neurodivergent individuals is often misunderstood, dismissed, or treated with advice that doesn’t work for your nervous system. Therapy can help you unlearn self-judgment, honor your needs, and build a life that actually supports your energy and well-being.

Gifted Adult Burnout: The Hidden Struggle of High Achievers

Many gifted, intellectual, or high-achieving adults experience a unique form of burnout. From a young age, you may have been praised for your intelligence, insight, or drive—but that giftedness often came with pressure.

You may…

• Feel like you’re always “underperforming” compared to your potential.

• Struggle with chronic dissatisfaction or a sense of restlessness.

• Experience deep imposter syndrome despite external success.

• Find it hard to slow down, fearing stagnation or “wasting” your abilities.

Gifted burnout often comes from internalized pressure to be extraordinary—but healing doesn’t mean giving up ambition. It means learning to thrive without self-destruction.

Caregiver & Healthcare Burnout: When Helping Others Comes at a Cost

If you’re in a helping profession—a therapist, doctor, nurse, educator, or caregiver—you’ve been taught to show up, push through, and put others first. But at what cost?

• You may feel emotionally depleted after giving so much to others.

• Compassion fatigue might leave you feeling disconnected from your work and the people you care about.

• You might struggle with guilt around setting boundaries or prioritizing your own well-being.

Your capacity for empathy doesn’t have to come at the expense of your well-being. Therapy can help you set sustainable boundaries, process emotional exhaustion, and reconnect with your purpose—without burning out in the process.

You Don’t Have to Keep Pushing Through Alone

Healing from burnout doesn’t mean giving up on your goals or lowering your standards. It means redefining success in a way that honors your well-being.

Therapy can help you:
✔ Quiet your inner critic and develop self-compassion
✔ Learn to rest without guilt
✔ Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and emotional well-being
✔ Identify and break free from perfectionist thought patterns
✔ Reconnect with joy, purpose, and a life that feels nourishing, not just productive

I offer in-person and virtual sessions for clients throughout Florida.

You don’t have to do this alone. You deserve support, too.