Perfectionism & Overfunctioning Therapy in Chicago, Illinois & Louisiana
When your worth has become tied to being the one who always gets it right, slowing down can feel almost impossible.
I work with women throughout Chicago, Illinois, and Louisiana who are ready to understand the patterns beneath perfectionism and overfunctioning- not because they want to care less, but because they're tired of carrying so much.
You don't have to earn your worth through performance.
Maybe you're the person everyone counts on.
You’re the one who remembers birthdays, keeps projects moving, solves problems before anyone else notices them, and carries more than most people realize.
It probably looks like you've got everything together. But you might feel exhausted by the pressure to always do more, be more, and never let anyone down.
Perfectionism isn't just about wanting things done well.
It's often a way of creating safety, belonging, or certainty in a world that once felt unpredictable.
You may recognize yourself here if:
You struggle to relax unless everything is finished.
You feel responsible for everyone else's needs.
You replay conversations long after they've ended.
Saying "no" leaves you feeling guilty.
You set incredibly high expectations for yourself.
Mistakes feel much bigger than they probably are.
Rest feels unproductive.
You're exhausted, but slowing down feels uncomfortable.
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Perfectionism often develops for a reason. For many people, it became a way of feeling safe, accepted, or in control. Therapy isn't about taking away the strengths that helped you succeed. It's about helping you understand when those same strategies have started working against you, so you have more flexibility in how you respond.
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Many women I work with have learned to associate their worth with productivity, responsibility, or being the person others can depend on. When that's been true for a long time, rest can feel unfamiliar- or even undeserved. Together, we'll explore where those beliefs came from and begin creating a relationship with rest that feels less threatening and more restorative.
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Having high standards isn't the problem. Perfectionism often makes your sense of worth dependent on meeting those standards perfectly. The goal isn't to stop caring about your work or your relationships- it's to make space for excellence without requiring perfection in order to feel okay.
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Yes. People-pleasing and overfunctioning often grow from similar patterns: feeling responsible for other people's emotions, anticipating their needs, or believing your value comes from what you provide. Therapy helps you understand those patterns with compassion so you can begin relating to yourself, and others, in a different way.
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Yes. I offer in-person therapy in Chicago as well as virtual therapy throughout Illinois and Louisiana. Whether we meet in person or online, our work is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to your unique experiences and goals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Burnout Therapy
You don't have to keep proving your worth.
You've spent a long time becoming the person others rely on. Therapy offers a space where you can stop performing, begin asking different questions, and discover that your value has never depended on how much you accomplish.