You are human first, professional second.
Therapy for imposter syndrome, burnout & perfectionism
Let me guess…
It feels like you want to just run away some days.
Despite the success you’ve seen in your career and other areas of your life, you still feel like an imposter most days. Perfectionism and the high standards you have for yourself mean nothing is ever quite good enough. You’re used to being able to solve things—to “figure them out”—but these feelings aren’t going away.
There has not been enough online shopping, delivery of yummy food, amazing wine or bestie bonding to help you feel better. Each day feels like a replica of the previous and staying home in your pajama pants is becoming your favorite evening activity.
You feel…
Alone. Isolated. Like no one understands you or even wants to take the time to get it.
Hi, I’m Melissa.
You’re in the right place.
I help overachievers who do not feel good enough, who are exhausted & overwhelmed, who feel like an imposter and fight with their inner critic daily (ok, hourly) so that they can thrive instead of just existing in life.
Together we will identify where you are at and most importantly where you want to be. I want to help you achieve the balance that can be found in the sweet spot by creating a positive work-life balance so you can thrive within.
Specialties
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Compassion fatigue. Burnout. Spent. Exhausted. Depleted. Weary. And my favorite: CRISPY. Any of those terms sound familiar to you? You’re looking for a way to continue to do what you love to do in a way in which you THRIVE instead of just surviving. You need a plan. A plan to slow down, become grounded and participate in self-care activities.
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Those who struggle with Imposter Syndrome wake up each day wondering if today is the day that they “will be found out.” If today is the day that people realize they have more bark than bite, they aren’t really the rockstar they appear to be, and if their world will start to crumble around them.
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Busy professionals assume that we just need to push harder or try different tactics to get through hard times. Maybe, doing this has worked in the past, so why doesn’t it now? The bottom line is that there’s something acting as a barrier preventing you from feeling good. But, it’s something we can work through together.
Specialties
Been to therapy before?
If you’re like many of my clients, you may have sat down with a therapist before and left frustrated because all you did was talk about the day-to-day details, annoyances, and complaints to never feel like you actually got anywhere.
I take a totally different approach.
My unique style combines humor, grounded clinical skills, and creative interventions and is focused on empowering you to create the life you have always dreamt of. There will definitely be laughter, sarcasm, and completely random analogies (that totally work!) along the journey of therapy with a promise to never ask you, “and how does that make you feel???”. Whether we use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, Narrative Therapy or Brainspotting for a targeted intervention - we collaborate on what will work best for YOU to achieve your goals.
In addition to practical strategies that you can actually apply to your life, we’ll also take the time to explore the paths that have brought you here and look at the deeper roots behind the way you’re feeling today.
If you’re ready to…
Enjoy life again
Achieve your goals
Figure out your identity (outside of your job title)
Finally be the rockstar you were created to be