Therapy for Burnout, Perfectionism, and the Lasting Impact of Childhood Trauma
Many people I work with wonder why burnout, perfectionism, or emotional overwhelm still have such a hold on them—or why anxiety, sadness, or depression keeps showing up even though life is relatively good now. They often find themselves asking why they still, seemingly irrationally, get triggered by small things.
For over 20 years, I’ve helped people feel more resilient and more trusting of their ability to handle life as it comes—without the familiar slide into worry, shutdown, or overdrive. Beyond that I help them feel better and thrive. Even if your early life was difficult or traumatic, it doesn’t have to keep shaping or controlling your present.
It’s Not a Personal Failing
When we’re triggered, deeply ingrained coping strategies can automatically take over. In these moments, it can be hard to feel calm, in control, or think clearly.
You might feel overly angry, compelled to distance from discomfort, immobile, or numb—animal defenses that can activate even when there’s no actual threat. These responses are often wired-in adaptations from earlier times when you had less control. Activation can be subtle or intense and often defies logic. Unfortunately, these patterns can persist for decades.
I help people update these outdated responses. Even long-standing habits such as perfectionism, hypervigilance, or low self-worth can change.
