CATHARTIC SPACE COUNSELING

Helping anxious perfectionists break free from people pleasing, self-sacrifice, and overthinking

Chicago-based, but conveniently online. Just as effective, but way more practical.

You’re Exhausted. Overwhelmed. Stressed Beyond Belief.

You take a deep breath, hoping it’ll help, but the knot in your chest isn’t budging. After that last conversation with your boss, it’s clear—you can’t keep doing this.

But let’s be real: it’s not just work, is it?

Lately, you’re overthinking everything, whether you're on the clock or not.
You’re stuck, and no matter how many times you turn it over in your head, there’s no clear way out.

You’ve stopped reaching out to friends. The things that used to bring you joy now feel like a chore. Even your relationship feels distant—like you’re just two people coexisting instead of really connecting.

It’s like you're on a speeding train, heading straight for burnout.

And deep down, you know you need help. Therapy.

But really? You need space.

Space to sort through the frustration, guilt, and worry you’ve been shoving aside. Space to see your thoughts clearly—so you can finally start connecting the dots instead of feeling buried by them.

Because those feelings? They’re trying to tell you something. And underneath them? Old wounds, memories, and beliefs that are still running the show—whether you realize it or not.

It’s not just about “thinking positive” or changing your mindset. Your heart is holding on tight, and that’s where the real work begins.

With the right support, you can start to let go. To breathe again. To feel relief.

And this time? The change will actually stick.

Imagine This:

You wake up feeling calm. You trust yourself more. You’re kinder to yourself, and your relationships start to feel more connected.

It’s not that life suddenly becomes perfect—it’s that you’re finally in the driver’s seat, instead of your emotions taking the wheel.

Those nagging thoughts that you’re not “good enough” start losing their grip, and suddenly, that dream job feels within reach.

Your fear of being alone stops calling the shots, and you start building real, fulfilling connections.

And that guilt? The one that creeps in when you think about taking care of yourself? It’s replaced with a quiet confidence that says, “I deserve this.”

So...what’s been holding you back?

You’ve tried.

Deep breathing, yoga, journaling—hell, you’ve got an entire library of self-help books.

And sure, they help for a while. But the feelings always come back.

You’ve tried thinking your way out of this. And honestly? If logic alone could fix it, you would’ve cracked the code by now.

What’s missing isn’t effort—it’s the right approach.

You Need the Right Therapist.

Maybe you’ve been to therapy before. Maybe it was helpful, but if you’re honest, it felt like you were just venting about your week. Going in circles.

And there was always that part of you holding back—worried about being judged or misunderstood. Maybe you were waiting for a nudge that never came, or wondering if your therapist really got you.

With me, you’ll get the space to open up at your own pace—without feeling like you’re being pushed off a cliff.

I’ll hear the part of you that wants to say “I’m fine” and help you figure out what’s underneath it. And the best part? You’ll finally start admitting those things to yourself.

That’s where the real shift happens.

You Need the Right Approach.

You’re tired of surface-level solutions. Of quick fixes that feel good in the moment but don’t touch the root of the issue.

Real change takes depth.

My approach isn’t about slapping on a band-aid and hoping for the best. It’s about going slow—because slow is actually fast.

Why? Because when we rush, we skip over the deeper patterns that keep you stuck. We bypass the beliefs that are so ingrained, you don’t even realize they’re running the show.

I won’t rush you. But I will help you go deep enough to finally make permanent changes.

It’s Time to Put Yourself First.

You already know something has to change. Therapy isn’t just another thing to add to your to-do list—it’s an investment in you. In your relationships. Your career. Your life.

And most importantly? It’s an investment in learning to trust yourself. To know, without a doubt, that whatever life throws your way—you’ve got your own back.