People-Pleasing Therapy for
Adults in Texas
Stop overextending yourself. Start honoring your needs without guilt.
Is People-Pleasing Taking a Toll on Your Emotional Health?
You’re thoughtful, dependable, and deeply committed to the people in your life.
But privately, you may be struggling with:
• Saying “yes” when you want to say “no”
• Feeling responsible for others’ emotions
• Avoiding conflict or disappointing anyone
• Feeling guilty prioritizing your own needs
• Taking on more work than you can handle
• Feeling invisible or overlooked
• Becoming resentful when your efforts aren’t reciprocated
People-pleasing is not about being nice. It’s about fear, pressure, and self-worth.
What Could Lead to People-Pleasing
High-functioning adults often learn early that being:
• Helpful
• Capable
• Easygoing
• Perfectionistic
• Highly responsible
keeps them safe, admired, or accepted.
Over time, this turns into a pattern of self-sacrifice, even when it no longer serves you.
People pleasing is a strategy you learned to survive, succeed, and stay connected.
CBT therapy helps you update that strategy and restructure your thoughts, while keeping your authenticity and compassion intact.
How People-Pleasing Therapy
Together, we’ll aim to help you:
1. Understand the Root of Your Patterns
We look at where people-pleasing began; family, work, relationships, and how it shaped your identity.
2. Build Self-Worth That Isn’t Based on Performance or Others’ Approval
You can learn learn skills to separate your value from what you do for others.
3. Learn to Set Boundaries Without Letting Feeling of Being “Mean” or Selfish Stop You
You’ll practice CBT language, tools, and techniques to help guide you.
4. Reduce Guilt Around Prioritizing Yourself
We’ll work on understanding guilt as a signal, not a verdict.
5. Create Healthier, More Balanced Relationships
As you shift your patterns, you may notice changes in how others respond to you.
6. Reclaim Time, Energy, and Emotional Space
People-pleasing can be exhausting. CBT and SFBT techniques can help you restore balance.
My Approach to People-Pleasing Therapy
Compassionate and collaborative
We explore your patterns gently, without shame or pressure.
Practical & Action-Oriented
You’ll receive between session activities with specific tools you can practice in your relationships and workplace.
Rooted in Identity & Self-Worth
We work through core beliefs, thought patterns, and behavior to strengthen your sense of self.
Work at Your Pace
We work at a pace that fits your life.
Schedule therapy from the comfort of your home or office. All sessions take place virtually, giving you flexibility without sacrificing depth.
High-quality care without insurance hurdles.
Therapy is accessible from anywhere in Texas, giving you flexibility without sacrificing depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Build Relationships Where You Are Valued, Not Just Useful
If you’re ready to stop people-pleasing and start living from a place of clarity and self-respect, I’m here to help. Schedule a free phone consultation to see if we’re the right fit.
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immediate danger or experiencing a medical emergency,
call 911 immediately.
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