Therapy for Burnout, People-Pleasing, Perfectionism, and Codependency

I’m Dr. Erin McKnew, PsyD, a Clinical Psychologist in Danville, California with over 15 years of experience.

You’re the person everyone counts on, juggling life’s demands while keeping everyone afloat. You might look like you have it all together, but inside feel anxious, overwhelmed, depressed, or weighed down by self-doubt. Maybe your relationships feel strained or you’re stuck in patterns that leave you feeling unseen, exhausted, or disconnected. The strategies that once helped you cope, like staying busy, being dependable, or taking care of everyone, now leave you depleted.

These patterns often formed in family environments where emotions were unpredictable, minimized, or unsafe to share. Many of the adults I work with grew up in families marked by alcoholism, narcissism, emotional immaturity, chronic conflict, or dynamics that required them to grow up too quickly. You learned to adapt by tuning into everyone else and tuning yourself out. Those adaptations were necessary then, but can take a real toll on your sense of self, mood, and relationships now.

I specialize in therapy for burnout, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and codependency in California and Hawaii. Together, we’ll explore how these patterns developed and address the wounds underneath them. You can care deeply or work hard while still staying connected to yourself.

Getting support is one of the most meaningful investments you can make. Take 20 minutes to see how I can help. Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today.