Therapy for High-Achieving Adults Navigating Burnout, Identity, and Connection

Finding My Path

I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity of the human experience — why we think, feel, and relate the way we do. As a child, I loved riding in the car and watching people pass by, each carrying a whole world within them. Even then, I sensed that every person had stories, dreams, and struggles hidden beneath the surface — just like me.

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My curiosity about people led me to ask big questions: Who am I? What is my purpose? I spent years searching for answers in philosophy, religion, and self-help books, hoping to find a clear direction. Eventually, I realized there was no single path waiting to be discovered. That realization felt overwhelming at first — but ultimately freeing. I learned that meaning isn’t something we find; it’s something we create, moment by moment, through our choices and relationships.

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The Turning Point

Motivated by a deep desire to help others, I built a career in social services. The work was meaningful, but I found myself burnt out and disconnected. Like many high achievers, I was pouring everything into others while losing touch with myself. I realized I couldn’t keep thriving professionally at the expense of my own emotional wellbeing.

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The people I served often felt more cared for by me than my own family did, and that truth was hard to face. Despite my professional success, guilt and shame overshadowed the joy I felt in helping others. I knew something had to change — I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives without neglecting the people (and parts of myself) I cared about most.

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What I Discovered

Through trial and error, I uncovered a truth that continues to shape my work today:

 

The way we relate to ourselves shapes the quality of every relationship we have.

 

When I began practicing self-compassion, patience, and forgiveness, my relationships transformed. I became less defensive, more present, and more connected — both personally and professionally. That shift not only deepened my relationships, it helped me experience a sense of freedom and peace I had been chasing for years.

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This insight fuels my passion for helping others who find themselves in similar cycles — people who give so much to others but struggle to feel fulfilled or connected in return.

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How I Can Help

Today, I work with individuals who are ready to feel more grounded, connected, and at ease — in their relationships, careers, and within themselves. My approach blends relational-cultural therapy with reflective, insight-oriented work. I bring humor, authenticity, and collaboration into every session so therapy feels like a genuine relationship, not a performance.

Clients often describe our work as both gentle and challenging in the best way: a space where honesty, compassion, and growth can coexist.

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If you’re ready to feel more confident and connected to yourself and the people you love, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We can navigate it together.