Perfectionism—when nothing is ever enough
On the outside, you may look like you have it all together — but inside, the pressure to be perfect feels relentless. You hold yourself to impossibly high standards, yet no achievement ever seems ‘good enough.’
Perfectionism isn’t just about wanting to do well; it’s about the fear of failure, rejection, or not being worthy. It’s an exhausting battle with yourself; you want out but feel stuck.
The good news? You don’t have to keep living under that pressure. Imagine a life where you can rest. You can ease up on yourself. You can put the brakes on and enjoy life without the pressure, without the guilt. Together, we can soften the grip of perfectionism and create space for self-compassion, flexibility, and ease.
Fear of failure or making mistakes holds you back.
Over-preparing, over-checking, or procrastinating out of fear of not being “good enough.”
A harsh inner critic and difficulty celebrating achievements.
Self-worth is tied to performance and achievements.
You may look like you have it all figured out, but internally, self-doubt is tearing you down.
You are exhausted at always striving.
Common Signs of Perfectionism:
How Therapy Can Help with Perfectionism:
Understand where perfectionistic patterns began in your life.
Develop a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Learn to take action without the pressure of needing to be perfect.
Through somatic therapy, work to shift perfectionism not just in your thoughts, but in how it’s held in your body.
Build self-trust and resilience, so you can show up authentically—not perfectly.
Cultivate flexibility and ease in how you approach goals.