Therapy For People Pleasing & Perfectionism In Hamilton, Ontario
At Noia Wellness, we approach people pleasing and perfectionism with understanding and care. Together, we explore the deeper patterns driving these tendencies and support you in creating a life that feels more balanced and true to who you are.
You do not have to keep carrying the weight of everyone else’s expectations.
When you spend your days trying to keep everyone happy or striving to “get it right,” it can feel like you’re constantly bracing for something. Maybe you say “yes” when you want to say “no”. Maybe you hold impossibly high standards for yourself. Maybe you feel guilty, overwhelmed, or disconnected from what you actually want.
These patterns often begin as a way to feel safe or accepted, but over time they can leave you exhausted, anxious, or unsure of who you are outside of meeting others’ needs.
If you’re longing for more ease, authenticity, and confidence, therapy can help.
Common Reasons for Seeking Therapy for People Pleasing or Perfectionism
Putting others’ needs ahead of your own, even when it harms your well-being
Difficulty saying no or setting boundaries
Feeling guilty when you rest, relax, or slow down
High self-criticism or fear of disappointing others
All-or-nothing thinking and pressure to perform perfectly
Burnout, overwhelm, or feeling disconnected from your own desires
How Therapy Can Help Adults With People Pleasing & Perfectionism
Therapy offers space to understand where these patterns originated and how they show up in your daily life. Over time, many clients begin to feel more grounded, assertive, and connected to what genuinely matters to them.
Understand the roots of your people-pleasing or perfectionistic patterns
Build confidence in setting boundaries and expressing needs
Learn tools to soothe the nervous system when guilt or pressure arises
Shift self-criticism into a more supportive inner dialogue
Our Hamilton Therapists For People Pleasing & Perfectionism
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Emily Grunthal
M.Psy., RP
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Maddy Prosserman
M. Sc., RP
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Teagan Miller
MSW, RSW
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Lindsey Cepek
MACP, RP (Qualifying)
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Jacqueline Gauvreau
MACP, RP (Qualifying)
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Alex Perez
MA, RP (Qualifying)
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Ashtyn Hickey
RP (Qualifying)
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