Therapy for People-Pleasing Online Across Michigan

People-pleasing doesn’t mean you're kind—it means you're exhausted. We help women break free from burnout, guilt, and the fear of disappointing others.

When Saying "Yes" Is Costing You Too Much

You’re the one who holds everything together.

You keep the peace, show up for everyone, and push your needs to the side.

On the outside, you're dependable.

On the inside, you might be overwhelmed, anxious, or resentful.

If you're feeling drained, stuck in cycles of guilt, or unsure who you are outside of others' expectations—this page was written for you.

The Real Cost of People-Pleasing

What feels like “just being nice” often hides years of emotional weight. Over time, people-pleasing takes a toll:

  • Anxiety about letting others down

  • Feeling guilty for resting or saying "no"

  • Always prioritizing others while neglecting yourself

  • Struggling to feel seen, heard, or enough

  • Emotional exhaustion that turns into burnout

The longer this continues, the more disconnected you may feel—from your needs, your voice, and your identity.

Don’t wait until you're completely depleted. You deserve a life where your needs matter.

Therapy Approaches We Use for Deep, Lasting Healing

EMDR Therapy

If past memories still trigger overwhelming emotions, EMDR therapy helps your brain reprocess them in a way that removes their power over you.

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IFS Therapy

If part of you wants to heal, but another part resists, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps you understand and work with these inner conflicts so you feel more balanced.

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Individual Therapy

Because trauma isn’t just stored in the mind, but also in the body, specialized individual therapy will help you reconnect with a sense of safety and peace.

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Why This Work Matters to Us

We know firsthand how easy it is to lose yourself while trying to be everything for everyone. Our journey—both personal and professional—fuels a passion for creating safe, empowering therapy spaces for women ready to reconnect with their true selves.

At EMPWR, we don’t see people as broken—we see people doing their best with what they’ve been taught. If no one ever told you it was okay to have needs, to rest, or to say "no"—therapy is the place to start learning.

Stories of Empowerment

  • "I thought therapy would make me feel selfish. But for the first time, I feel seen. I'm setting boundaries without guilt."

  • "I used to think being 'nice' meant being liked. Now, I know being authentic is what brings me peace." 

  • "I didn’t even realize how much I needed this until I finally said yes to myself." don’t push people away; they bring peace and connection."

EMPWR blends EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help women break free from past pain and step into their most empowered selves.

But beyond the techniques, she’s created a space where you can feel truly seen and heard—without judgment, without pressure. But more than techniques, she believes therapy is about creating a space where you can be fully seen and heard. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach empowers you to move forward with confidence.

Questions or concerns about individual therapy?

  • People-pleasing often looks like being overly agreeable, avoiding conflict, or constantly prioritizing others. Therapy helps uncover where this started and teaches healthier, more balanced ways to show up.

  • We help you build internal self-worth, recognize emotional patterns, and practice setting boundaries with confidence and compassion.

  • Yes. We offer HIPAA-compliant, secure teletherapy to women throughout Michigan. You can begin your healing from the comfort of home.

  • That fear is common—and understandable. But therapy actually helps you care for yourself and others more authentically. Boundaries don’t push people away; they bring peace and connection. description