Perfectionism, Body Image, & the Inner Critic

When “Never Enough” Runs Your Life

Perfectionism, Body Image & the Inner Critic

Perfectionism often leads to achievements and success—but internally, it creates pressure, overwhelm, and constant self-criticism. Even when you're doing well, it doesn't feel like enough. You may push harder, restrict more, or turn to food or other habits to escape the pressure.

Perfectionism often looks like:

  • holding yourself to impossible standards

  • believing rest must be earned

  • beating yourself up for small mistakes

  • emotional eating when the pressure is too high

  • obsessing over body image or appearance

  • difficulty relaxing or slowing down

  • fear of disappointing others

If your inner critic is loud and your sense of worth feels fragile, therapy can help you soften the pressure and build self-respect instead.

Healing Your Relationship With Your Body and Food

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over 20 years in the fitness and wellness industry—while quietly struggling with perfectionism, body image issues, and a complicated relationship with food. I know what it feels like to chase control, tie your worth to appearance or performance, and ignore the emotional patterns underneath.

Therapy is where you get to heal—not through discipline or willpower, but through compassion, nervous system understanding, and emotional awareness.

How Therapy Helps You Build a Kinder Relationship With Yourself

Together, we’ll help you:

• understand the origins of your perfectionism
• quiet the inner critic and develop self-compassion
• break shame-driven behaviors
• regulate your body during emotional overload
• heal patterns of emotional eating
• shift from chasing control to building trust
• rebuild confidence rooted in who you are, not how you look

You don’t have to carry the pressure of perfection anymore.

You Can Feel Peace Instead of Pressure

Imagine feeling proud of yourself without overworking.
Imagine resting without guilt.
Imagine feeling at home in your body.
This kind of healing is possible—and you deserve it.

Schedule a free consultation today and start building a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.