My clients struggle like you do. Despite being resilient, strong, and independent… life is hard. When they first come in, they guilt themselves for just about everything. They bend until it feels like they are going to break all in the name of love, loyalty, or peace. They say yes to just about everything, only to feel exhausted. They often are described as “dependable” because they show up no matter the cost. Over time, they feel that self-sacrifice is the only valuable thing about them. They may beat themselves up whenever they think others are unhappy with them or they try to convince themselves they don’t care what others think. They stuff emotions and feel embarrassed when the show. Their guilt gets in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of parent or spouse they want to be. They feel like they’re failing at work. And their confidence in friendships is tanking.

Before clients came to see me, they thought they were being dramatic. They worried focusing on meeting their own needs was selfish. And they were pretty certain guilt is proof that they are the problem… always.

Like my clients, you deserve focus on you without worrying that you are letting someone down. Feeling less rushed and more peace is not out of your reach. If you want to be able to be able to say “yes” without pressure and “no” guilt-free I’d love to help you get there.

You don’t have to be hard on yourself. I can help.