Therapy for People-Pleasing and Boundaries
If you often put others’ needs before your own or find it hard to say no, you might be struggling with people-pleasing. Therapy can help you understand these patterns, set healthier boundaries, and reclaim your time, energy, and voice while also staying connected to yourself and others.
What is People-Pleasing?
People-pleasing often looks like generosity, helpfulness, or selflessness. But underneath, it can feel like constantly trying to earn approval, avoiding conflict, or neglecting your own needs. Over time, this can lead to stress, resentment, and feeling disconnected from or abandoning yourself.
How Therapy Can Help
In sessions, we’ll explore why people-pleasing developed and how it shows up in your life today.
In therapy sessions, we will:
Identify the parts of yourself that feel responsible for others’ feelings or approval
Understand how past experiences and relationships shaped your boundary patterns
Notice physical sensations and emotional cues that signal overextending, overgiving, and overwhelm
Practice asserting your needs and boundaries in real-life situations while staying authentic
Integrate practical tools to help manage feelings of guilt and self-criticism
Therapy helps you move from people-pleasing to conscious choice, so you can maintain relationships without losing yourself.
Who This is For
This work is ideal for individuals who:
Feel drained by always trying to meet others’ expectations
Struggle to say no or advocate for themselves
Want to reconnect with their own needs and desires
Are ready to build healthier, more authentic relationships
If you recognize yourself in these patterns, therapy can help you reclaim your boundaries, confidence, and sense of self.