You don’t have to keep holding it all together alone.

At Hold Space Counseling, we see you—the high-achiever who’s always “on,” the caregiver who never stops giving, the person who’s been holding it all in, managing it all, and wondering why it still never feels like enough.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in the exhausting cycle of burnout and perfectionism, you're not broken. You're tired. And you deserve support, not shame.

We're here to help you slow down, reconnect with your needs, and reimagine what life can look like beyond the pressure to always be doing more.

What Is Burnout?

Burnout is more than just stress or a bad week—it’s a chronic state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or over-functioning. It often shows up after pushing yourself too hard for too long without adequate rest, support, or self-compassion.

Common signs of burnout include:

• Feeling depleted or emotionally numb

• Trouble concentrating or staying motivated

• Irritability or detachment

• Trouble sleeping or constant fatigue

• A sense of dread about work or daily tasks

• Feeling cynical, hopeless, or like you’re just “going through the motions”

• Physical symptoms like headaches, stomach issues, or tension

Burnout can affect anyone, but it’s especially common among caregivers, high-achievers, people in helping professions, and those juggling multiple roles.

What Is Perfectionism?

Perfectionism is the belief that you must perform flawlessly to be worthy—of love, of rest, of success. It’s a deep fear of failure or not being “enough,” often driven by internalized expectations, societal messages, or past experiences.

You might be struggling with perfectionism if you:

• Set impossibly high standards for yourself

• Avoid tasks unless you can do them “perfectly”

• Struggle with self-criticism or never feel satisfied with your efforts

• Tie your worth to your productivity or accomplishments

• Feel anxious or guilty when resting

• Fear disappointing others or being seen as “less than”

• Constantly compare yourself to others

Perfectionism can look like overworking, people-pleasing, procrastinating, or pushing yourself beyond your limits—often at the cost of your well-being.

The Burnout-Perfectionism Loop

Perfectionism and burnout often feed into each other. The pressure to do more, be more, and never mess up can lead to chronic stress and overextension. But instead of resting, you push harder—trying to prove your worth through performance. Over time, this cycle can leave you feeling empty, disconnected, or like you're losing parts of yourself.

You don’t have to live like this. There is another way—and we can help you find it.

How Therapy Can Help

At Hold Space Counseling, we create a gentle, supportive space where you can lay your burdens down and explore your relationship with achievement, rest, and self-worth.

In therapy, we’ll help you:

• Identify the Roots: Together, we’ll explore where perfectionism and burnout began—often tied to early experiences, cultural messaging, or identity-based pressures.

• Challenge the Inner Critic: We’ll work on softening harsh self-talk and building a more compassionate inner voice that supports, rather than punishes, you.

• Redefine Success and Self-Worth: Therapy can help you separate who you are from what you do—and reconnect with the parts of you that exist beyond achievement.

• Set Boundaries and Honor Your Limits: Learn to say no, advocate for your needs, and prioritize rest without guilt.

• Rebuild Trust in Yourself: We’ll explore how to listen to your body, emotions, and intuition again—restoring a sense of balance and inner clarity.

• Practice Rest and Self-Compassion: Therapy is a space to practice being with yourself in a new way—one that invites gentleness, rest, and permission to just be.

Why Choose Hold Space Counseling?

• Therapists Who Get It: Many of us know firsthand what it’s like to live in a burnout culture. We meet you with empathy and understanding, not advice or pressure.

• Whole-Person Support: We look at the bigger picture—your relationships, work life, identity, and values—so we can support the full complexity of your experience.

• A Safe Space to Slow Down: Our sessions offer a chance to pause, breathe, and check in with what you need—not what the world is asking from you.

• Culturally-Aware and Inclusive: We recognize that perfectionism and burnout can be shaped by systemic pressures, cultural narratives, and survival strategies. All of you is welcome here.

You Deserve to Rest. You Deserve to Be.

You are a human being, not a human doing. Let this be your permission to stop pushing, even just for a moment. You don’t have to earn your rest. You don’t have to prove your worth. You already matter.

At Hold Space Counseling, we’re here to support you in healing from burnout, releasing perfectionism, and rediscovering what it feels like to live with more ease, self-trust, and freedom.

Reach out today to schedule your first appointment.

Let us hold space for your healing—and for the version of you that doesn’t have to do it all.