Perfectionism Therapy in Denver
High standards don't have to cost you your peace.
(Yes, really.)
Virtual therapy for high-achieving professionals in Colorado
Denver therapy for high achievers whose anxiety keeps running performance reviews in their head. Let's turn down that inner critic (without sacrificing your standards) and build a life that doesn't need constant optimization.
This space is for you if:
✨ On paper, everything looks polished, but your internal dialogue reads like an endless performance review (because excellence has become your baseline)
✨ Your calendar might be perfectly optimized, but peace feels like a luxury you haven't earned (let's be real for a minute... when was the last time your shoulders weren't living next to your ears?)
✨ You've mastered the art of achievement, but beneath that carefully curated exterior, you're quietly wondering if it's all sustainable
✨ You extend grace to everyone except yourself (treating your wellbeing like it's another project to optimize)
✨ You're ready to transform your relationship with perfectionism while maintaining your edge (because peace and achievement aren't mutually exclusive)
I get it. You know how I know?
Because every week I sit with women just like you
Meet my people (you might recognize yourself here)
I work with accomplished women who've had a particular realization:
That endless pursuit of excellence? It's created a perfectly curated life that feels nothing like the brochure. (And don't even get me started on all the things left unsaid in those status update meetings)
They've mastered the art of being "high-functioning" – which is really just code for making everything look effortless while exhausting yourself behind the scenes. Now they're ready for a different kind of mastery: one that doesn't require burnout as proof of worth.
Plot twist: those perfectionist superpowers that got them the promotions? Turns out they're the same ones keeping them from actually enjoying what they worked so hard for. (Classic overachiever irony, right?)
They can strategize a five-year career plan in their sleep, but letting their relationships be messy, imperfect, and gloriously human? That's the real advanced level they're ready to unlock. (Without turning connection into another project to optimize, thank you very much)
Let's be real: if you're nodding along, you're exactly where you need to be.
(And no, that's not just my therapist voice talking.)
Meet Des
Truth time: As a trained psychotherapist specializing in perfectionism, I understand the nuances of high achievement. (And yes, getting a second degree specifically in perfectionism might be the most perfectionist move I've made – the irony isn't lost on me.)
My expertise in perfectionism isn't just academic. I've built my practice around creating sophisticated spaces where high-achievers can exhale without losing their edge. Because when you sit across from someone who understands that excellence and peace aren't mutually exclusive, you don't need to explain why "just relax" isn't helpful.
What sets my approach apart is the understanding that your high standards aren't the enemy. Working together means you won't receive generic mindfulness advice or another set of optimizations to add to your already full schedule. Instead, you'll find a space where perfectionism is made relatable without being aspirational.
If you're looking for a direct, evidence-based approach to transforming your relationship with achievement (while maintaining the drive that got you here), let's explore what peace could look like for you.