Category: People Pleasing

How to Set Boundaries Without Disrespecting Your Parents (for South Asian Professionals)

How to Set Boundaries Without Disrespecting Your Parents (for South Asian Professionals) South Asian mother and adult daughter smiling together outdoors, representing healthy family boundaries and mutual respect.

Therapy for People-Pleasing & Boundaries — Ventura, CA & Online in California and Illinois Why Boundaries Feel So Hard in South Asian Families For many South Asian professionals, setting boundaries with parents or elders can feel uncomfortable, even wrong. You might know, logically, that you need rest or space. But emotionally, saying “no” feels like […]

People Pleasing – Are you a People Pleaser?

People Pleasing – Are you a People Pleaser? Woman standing by flowers and looking at them, symbolizing reflection on people-pleasing and self-awareness.

Finding Your Voice Without Losing Connection People-pleasing patterns often show up in clients I work with in Anxiety, Perfectionism & Burnout therapy . People-pleasing can be exhausting. On the outside, you might seem like the reliable one: the caretaker, the peacemaker, the one who “has it all together.” But inside, you might feel depleted, anxious, […]

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