WELCOME
Therapy for Burnout, Anxiety, Perfectionism &
Recovering People-Pleasing women in Illinois
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Does the thought of setting a boundary with your family, partner, or friend make your stomach twist?
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Do you worry that saying “no” will lead to backlash, rejection, or being seen as difficult?
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Maybe you’ve been praised your whole life for being “so easygoing” and “such a team player.”
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Meanwhile, inside? You’re anxious. Overextended. Exhausted from trying to keep everyone else happy and content.
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You might be the woman who:​​​
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Feels responsible for everyone else’s emotions
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Struggles to voice her needs or preferences
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Pushes herself to perfection… then still feels “not enough”
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Says yes automatically, even when she’s drowning
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From the outside, it looks like success and productivity. But on the inside, it feels like:​
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Pressure
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Overthinking
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Burnout
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Quiet resentment
If this sounds familiar, welcome to the Recovering People-Pleaser club.
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When Perfectionism and Anxiety Run the Show
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Perfectionism can look impressive.
People-pleasing can look kind.
Overfunctioning can look responsible.
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But often, they’re survival strategies.
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Maybe you learned early on that boundaries led to punishment or withdrawal.
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Maybe being “low maintenance” felt safer than being honest.
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Maybe your perfectionism is protecting a highly sensitive, thoughtful part of you that just wants acceptance and understanding.
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Over time, this can lead to:
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Chronic anxiety
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Emotional exhaustion
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Burnout from things and activities you usually enjoy
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Feeling disconnected from your own wants and needs
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Relationships that feel one-sided
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You don’t have to keep
living this way.
About
Therapy for Women Ready for Change
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At Lighthouse Counseling Solutions, I specialize in therapy for burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, and people-pleasing in women across Illinois through online counseling.
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Together, we’ll:
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Learn how to set healthy boundaries without guilt or fear of conflict
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Reduce anxiety and calm an overthinking, hypervigilant mind
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Transform perfectionism from a source of stress into a healthy strength
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Heal from burnout and chronic emotional exhaustion
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Build healthier relationships based on mutual respect instead of people-pleasing
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Reconnect with your voice, needs, preferences, and self-confidence
Healthy boundaries exist. Even if they feel scary at first.
You can be kind and clear.
Successful and rested.
Sensitive and strong.
Online Therapy for Women in Illinois Struggling With Burnout and Perfectionism
​A Holistic Approach to Women’s Mental Health
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I use a blend of evidence-based therapies and a holistic perspective that considers your career, relationships, health, and lifestyle. Together, we’ll create a customized plan that helps you set boundaries, reduce stress, and reclaim balance—because one-size-fits-all doesn’t work in therapy.
Who I Work With
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I specialize in supporting women in high-stress roles throughout Illinois, including:
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Stay-at-home moms managing endless responsibilities
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Social workers and therapists who care for others but feel depleted themselves
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Real estate agents and business professionals juggling pressure, competition, and long hours
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Caregivers balancing compassion with exhaustion
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Other helping professionals who need support themselves
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Why Choose Virtual Therapy in Illinois
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Whether you’re in Chicago, Springfield, Peoria, Rockford, or anywhere in between, you can access convenient online counseling without commute stress. Virtual sessions make it easier to fit therapy into your life while still receiving compassionate, professional support.
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Therapy with me is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about helping Illinois women prevent burnout, break free from perfectionism, and thrive in both career and personal life.
