Why Working Moms Are Still Exhausted. Even When They “Have Help.”
If you’re a working mom who earns good money, has childcare, and a supportive partner — and you’re still exhausted — you’re not imagining it.
A new sociological study (“Take a Load Off? Not for Mothers: Gender, Cognitive Labor, and the Limits of Time and Money”) published in Socius confirms what so many women already feel in their bones: even when mothers work full-time and earn as much (or more) than their partners, they still carry most of the mental load of family life.
How Perfectionism Holds You Back — and How Therapy Can Help You Let Go
Discover how perfectionism fuels anxiety, burnout, and overthinking—and how therapy in Center City Philadelphia can help you find balance and relief.
Productivity Anxiety: When Doing More Never Feels Like Enough
Many high achievers tie their worth to how much they accomplish. Learn how productivity anxiety forms through attachment patterns and protective parts — and how to begin releasing it.
3 Signs You Might Be a People-Pleaser
Burnout, Overthinking, Perfectionism & People-Pleasing: A Quiet Recipe for Exhaustion
How to Set Boundaries at Work and Home — Especially If You’re a People-Pleaser, Overthinker, or Perfectionist
How People-Pleasing and Perfectionism Respond to Others’ Parts
Millennial Moms and the Myth of “Having It All”
For years, millennial women were told: lean in, work hard, and you can have it all. A thriving career, a fulfilling family life, a picture-perfect home, and time to stay healthy and grounded.
Perfectionism & Anxiety: Why Striving for “Perfect” Keeps You Stuck
It’s easy to think of perfectionism as a “good” trait — after all, it pushes you to work hard, be detail-oriented, and achieve. But if you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a cycle of second-guessing, overthinking, or never feeling “good enough,” you’ve seen the darker side of perfectionism. Therapy can help.
People-Pleasing & Anxiety: Why Saying “Yes” Can Leave You Drained
Do you often find yourself saying “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you spend hours worrying if someone is upset with you, or replaying conversations in your head to make sure you didn’t offend anyone? Therapy can help.
Overthinking & Anxiety: How to Quiet Your Mind and Reclaim Peace
Overthinking is more than just deep thought; it's a pattern of repetitive, often negative, thoughts that are unproductive. It's the "what if" scenarios, the endless analysis, and the constant worry that can make simple decisions feel impossible. Therapy can help.