Therapy for Perfectionism & People-Pleasing in Los Angeles, California
Virtual therapy to help ambitious adults in Los Angeles & California navigate perfectionism, people-pleasing and the constant pressure to keep performing
If you’ve found your way here, you likely hold yourself to incredibly high standards.
Maybe you’re constantly pushing yourself to do more, achieve more and stay productive because slowing down feels uncomfortable or even unsafe.
Or maybe the pressure to get things perfect has become so overwhelming that you feel stuck instead.
You overthink every move, struggle to make decisions, procrastinate because you’re scared of getting it wrong. No matter how hard you try, it never quite feels like what you’re doing is good enough, that you are not good enough.
You may also find yourself constantly trying to meet other people’s expectations, feeling unable to say no and prioritizing everyone else’s needs while your own continually get pushed to the back burner.
And underneath all of that internal and external pressure is often a deeper fear lingering below the surface: that if you stop performing at the highest level or stop putting everyone else first, you might no longer be worthy of approval, acceptance or even love.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
⟡ You constantly raise the bar for yourself no matter how much you get done
⟡ You often become consumed by details, mistakes or the fear of failure
⟡ You tend to procrastinate because the pressure to do things perfectly feels overwhelming
⟡ You have a difficult time asking for help or let people see that you’re struggling
⟡ You say yes to things you don’t actually want because you don’t want to disappoint people
⟡ You prioritize everyone else’s needs while ignoring your own
⟡ You feel resentful, exhausted or emotionally drained from always trying to “keep it together”
IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THAT WAY
Therapy in Los Angeles for perfectionism, people-pleasing & performance pressure can help!
You don’t have to keep living under the constant pressure of perfection, overthinking every move and feeling like your value only depends on what you can achieve or never saying no. If you’re tired of feeling stuck in these patterns and ready for things to actually change, therapy can help you understand what’s driving them and begin shifting them at the root. So you can move through life with more balance and freedom, without losing your ambition or drive.
THE BENEFITS OF THERAPY
What starts to change when perfectionism & people-pleasing stop controlling your life
Fixing perfectionism or people-pleasing isn’t about lowering your standards or becoming less ambitious. It’s about helping you build a healthier relationship with yourself, your expectations and the pressure you carry. So that you can actually achieve more by worrying less.
✔ Understand where your perfectionism and people-pleasing patterns come from
✔ Learn to stop tying your worth to achievement, productivity or approval
✔ Reduce overthinking, self-criticism and fear of making mistakes
✔ Feel more comfortable setting boundaries and saying no without guilt
✔ Stop procrastinating or freezing when the pressure feels too high
✔ Learn how to take a break without feeling lazy, behind or unproductive
HOW I CAN HELP YOU
How I approach therapy for people pleasing & perfectionism
My approach is warm, collaborative and focused on understanding what’s happening beneath these patterns, not just managing the symptoms on the surface.
Chances are you are highly capable, thoughtful and driven, but feel trapped in cycles of perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing and never feeling “good enough.”
In our sessions, my hope is to help you understand where these patterns came from, what they’ve been trying to protect you from and why they’ve become so difficult to let go of.The goal isn’t to remove your ambition or stop caring about your success. It’s to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself so your life no longer feels controlled by pressure, fear or the need to constantly prove yourself.
ABOUT ME
Hi! I’m Justine Gordon, a therapist for perfectionists and people-pleasers in Los Angeles, California!
I work with ambitious adults who feel exhausted by the pressure they place on themselves and the constant feeling that they always need to do more, be more or get everything “right.”
Having grown up in a high-achieving environment myself, I understand how easily perfectionism, overthinking and people-pleasing can become normalized, productivity and success start to shape your sense of identity and self-worth.
Over time, both personally and in my work with clients, I came to understand that these patterns don’t simply disappear with more success or more effort. In order for things to truly shift, they need to be understood with compassion and worked through at the root. This is the work I now help my clients do in therapy.
Aside from perfectionism & people-pleasing, I also help clients navigate other patterns related to their ambition, such as burnout & chronic stress, imposter syndrome, high-pressure careers, anxiety & overthinking as well as relationship challenges and postpartum challenges.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Get answers to my FAQs
Have questions about what online therapy looks like, my fees or your insurance? Visit my FAQ page to find the details on everything you need to know.
HOW IT WORKS
What you can expect from perfectionism and people-pleasing therapy with me
Step 1
Book Your Free Consultation
We’ll start with a free call 20-min call so you can share what’s been going on. You can ask questions, feel it out and see if this support feels right for you and your situation.
Step 2
Your Personalized Therapy Plan
We’ll explore your current experience and create a clear, supportive plan tailored to your journey, helping you feel more grounded, understood, and in control.
Step 3
Ongoing Support & Progress
In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space to work through present emotions, old wounds and long-standing patterns while building practical tools for daily relief and growth.
GET STARTED
Want to start therapy for perfectionism? Book your free 20-minute consultation.
If you’re interested in getting started or would like to know more before making a decision, I invite you to schedule a free, no-pressure consultation. You’ll have the opportunity to share what’s going on, ask any questions you may have and decide if I would be a good fit for you.
