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Talk 1-on-1 with a Peer Specialist About Perfectionism

Perfectionism can look like overthinking, procrastination, burnout, harsh self-talk, and never feeling done. A 1-on-1 session with a Peer Specialist creates private space to talk about the cost of those patterns with more compassion.

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1-on-1 support

Talk privately with a trained Peer Specialist

Want more focused support around mental health? These Specialists offer 1-on-1 conversations shaped by lived experience.

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TODAY

Kaitlin Weigle

Broad lived experience & passionate about helping. CPSS.

Jonathan Tucker

Grounded support for real life and recovery.

Shawnti Refuge

I help you get honest with yourself and unstuck

Izzy

As a daughter of a narcissistic mother and someone who has endured religious trauma, I want you to know this first: you are not alone. I was born and raised in Pakistan and have navigated my own journey through anxiety, CPTSD, depression, and dyslexia. For a long time, I carried guilt, confusion, and the quiet feeling of never being fully seen. Therapy was a meaningful and supportive part of my healing, and I’m grateful for the clarity it provided. Over time, I also began attending peer support groups, where I experienced something deeply transformative, being witnessed by others who showed up vulnerably and met me as an equal. That sense of shared humanity shifted my healing in profound ways. I originally trained and worked as a medical doctor, but I came to understand that my heart was in creating spaces centered on connection, presence, and lived experience.

Shaera H.

Experienced peer support for emotional clarity. MHPS.

Topic context

Understanding perfectionism

Perfectionism can feel like a constant pressure to do everything flawlessly, often leading to burnout, anxiety, and self-criticism. It creates unrealistic expectations and can block people from celebrating their own progress. Peer support provides a space to unpack the roots of perfectionism and hear from others facing similar inner battles. These conversations promote self-compassion, realistic thinking, and a shared commitment to embracing imperfection as part of growth.

Why it helps

How a Peer Specialist helps with perfectionism

A Peer Specialist helps with perfectionism because it is often driven by fear, not just high standards. A 1-on-1 session can help you feel less alone in the pressure you carry and hear how your specialist loosened the grip of self-criticism and performance anxiety.

In a session

What a perfectionism specialist session often covers

Fear of failure, overthinking, and harsh inner pressure
Procrastination, burnout, and never feeling good enough
How perfectionism is affecting your work, relationships, and self-worth
Gentler standards, self-compassion, and more sustainable growth

Good fit for

Who these specialists may help

People whose standards feel exhausting or impossible to meet
Anyone stuck in fear, overcontrol, or self-criticism
People wanting 1-on-1 support around doing less perfectly and living more freely

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