Therapy for Anxiety & Perfectionism in Greenville, SC
For the sensitive overachiever who’s tired of being “fine.”
Many women I work with don’t necessarily identify as “anxious” or “perfectionistic.” They know they are hard workers, sharp thinkers, sensitive feelers. They know they are tired.
From the outside, things look fine.
The bed is made. Clothes folded squares in drawers. Meals prep containers stacked in the fridge.
But inside, they feel stretched thin. Disconnected. Like constantly bracing for the next demand, and not quite sure how to rest even when you finally stop.
Therapy for anxiety and perfectionism in Greenville, SC helps you understand why your nervous system is stuck in overdrive, and how to build a life that feels warm, sustainable, and genuinely supportive.
How Anxiety & Perfectionism Create Emotional Exhaustion
You’ve been living above your window of tolerance for a long time.
Not because something is wrong with you, but because your system learned that staying alert was safer than slowing down.
Here’s how the pattern often works:
Perfectionism raises the bar: Do more. Be better. Don’t mess this up.
Anxiety provides the energy: Stay sharp. Stay ready. Keep moving.
Your body absorbs the cost: tightness, fatigue, racing thoughts.
And your outward self keeps things looking composed.
Over time, that constant effort catches up with you.
It might show up as panic, irritability, numbness, or a feeling that rest never quite lands.
Some people overwork. Others freeze, people-please, or quietly opt out because they’re afraid to get it wrong. The behaviors can look different, but the nervous system pattern underneath is often the same.
Online Therapy for Anxiety & Perfectionism in Greenville, SC
Many of my clients grew up with a clear idea of what a “good woman” looks like:
steady, reliable, pleasant. Always providing shade.
But not everyone is built like a cedar tree.
Your emotional rhythms, sensitivity, and energy cycles may be different. And trying to force yourself into a shape that doesn’t fit can leave you depleted.
Therapy for anxiety and perfectionism helps you work with your nervous system instead of against it.
We look at the whole ecosystem: your wiring, history, needs. Your pace, and your sources of nourishment so you can begin living in a way that actually supports you.
How Somatic Therapy Helps (What to Expect)
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Understanding Your Nervous System
We start with what your body is experiencing right now. Together, we explore what’s innate, what was learned, and what your system is asking for. Clients often notice fewer panic spikes, more emotional range, and a growing ability to rest without guilt.
Reconnecting With Yourself
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Instead of forcing consistency or control, we focus on helping you feel centered, grounded, and warm. In session, we practice somatic tools together. Between sessions, you’ll have guided audio and simple practices to support you in real life.
Bringing This Into Your Relationships
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As your nervous system stabilizes, it becomes easier to show up as yourself with clearer boundaries, more flexibility, and less internal pressure. You learn how to connect without over-functioning or disappearing.
Start Online Therapy for Anxiety & Perfectionism in Greenville, SC
You don’t have to keep performing “fine.”
You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong.
You deserve a life with softness, belonging, and breath.
Start therapy for anxiety and perfectionism in Greenville, SC today.