Therapy for Anxiety and Perfectionism
Strengthen your self-worth and integrate healthier coping skills to manage daily stress.
Anxiety can show up in various ways. Even when things seem to be going well, there may be a constant sense of worry or dread, a fear that something bad is just around the corner. Many people try to manage this by seeking control or aiming for perfection, while others may feel stuck, unable to move forward due to a fear of failure.
Anxiety and perfectionism can significantly impact daily life, affecting both mental and physical well-being. While it’s common to recognize that anxious thoughts might be irrational, that insight alone often doesn’t change how overwhelming these feelings can be.
Ashley specializes in working with young adults struggling with anxiety and perfectionism. Through her therapy practice, she helps clients develop healthier coping strategies, build resilience, and find relief from the pressures of needing to be perfect. With her compassionate and personalized approach, Ashley guides individuals toward greater self-acceptance and emotional balance.
Develop healthier coping strategies, build resilience, and find relief from the pressures of needing to be perfect.
Therapy for
Anxiety and Perfectionism
Specialized therapy and guided support for Anxiety and Perfectionism
Main areas of treatment:
Constant Worry and Anxiety Symptoms
No matter what’s happening in life, stress feels constant and overwhelming. It’s as if you’re always bracing for something bad to happen, leaving you anxious and hypervigilant. Living in a state of fight-or-flight can take a heavy toll, leading to panic attacks, sleep disturbances, relationship issues, procrastination, avoidance behaviors, and more.
Many of Ashley Brady’s clients with anxiety disorders have already engaged in therapy, often gaining good insight into their symptoms and even reaching some of their goals. However, some feel like previous therapy provided only temporary relief or didn’t make a lasting impact.
If this sounds familiar, Ashley’s therapy can help you:
- Understand the root of your anxiety and its role in your daily life
- Manage stress in a more sustainable way
- Develop self-compassion during difficult times
- Build deeper trust and safety in your relationships
- Accept uncertainty and embrace life’s ups and downs
- Transform the way you relate to anxiety
Ashley offers tailored support to help you move beyond coping and start living more fully.
Cycles of Perfectionsim
Are you terrified of rejection, panicking over even small mistakes, or constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling like you don’t measure up?
Ashley Brady specializes in helping clients break free from the cycle of perfectionism and anxiety. Perfectionistic tendencies often stem from the belief that doing things perfectly will lead to more love, happiness, and self-worth—or even shield you from rejection or abandonment.
Overcoming perfectionism isn’t just about accepting failure or being “average.” It’s about understanding the origin and function of perfectionistic behaviors and how they both help and hinder you. It’s also about learning to separate self-worth from being perfect. This depth-oriented work can lead to lasting, transformative change.
Working with Ashley, you will:
- Examine the negative self-talk that fuels your perfectionism
- Gently shift the high expectations you place on yourself
- Learn mindfulness and healthy coping skills for when things don’t go perfectly
With Ashley’s support, you can untangle your self-worth from perfection and embrace a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Low Self-Worth
Perfectionism and anxiety often fuel a sense of low self-worth, making you feel like you’re not enough or undeserving of happiness and success. These feelings can be difficult to overcome, but building self-worth is a gradual and deeply rewarding process—and you don’t have to face it alone.
In therapy with Ashley, you will work together to first understand the negative thought patterns that hold you back. Then, explore your values, goals, and the kind of relationship you want with yourself, helping you reconnect with your passions and create a path toward genuine fulfillment.
Therapy for Anxiety and Perfectionism across Marin County, Palo Alto, and Virtually in CA and NY
At Ashley Brady Therapy, clients struggling with anxiety and perfectionism receive compassionate, tailored support. Ashley helps individuals understand the root causes of their anxiety and perfectionistic tendencies, guiding them through strategies to manage stress, develop self-compassion, and build healthier relationships. By focusing on both the origin and function of these issues, Ashley assists clients in overcoming the fear of failure and unrealistic expectations, leading to lasting, meaningful change.
Please reach out to learn more or schedule a consultation.