High achievers are often described as motivated, capable, disciplined, and successful. They tend to perform well academically, professionally, and personally, and may be viewed by others as highly competent or “having it all together.” From a clinical perspective, however, high achievement can sometimes coexist with significant emotional distress. Many high achievers experience anxiety, perfectionism, chronic […]

Finding a therapist is a lot like finding your favorite pair of shoes. You might have to try on a few before you find the right fit, and that process can take time. But knowing what you’re looking for from the start can make the experience far less overwhelming. Therapy is a personal and vulnerable […]

If your understanding of therapy comes mostly from TikTok, it probably looks like this: big emotional breakthroughs, perfectly timed realizations, a therapist who says one sentence that changes everything, and then immediate relief. While those moments can happen, they’re not what therapy usually looks like day to day. For most Millennials and GenZ clients, therapy […]