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Embodied Wellness Center, PLLCEmbodied Wellness Center, PLLC
  • Home
  • About Us
    • FAQ
    • Our Team
      • Stephanie Rotman
      • Amanda Jonikaitis-King
      • Wendy Graham
    • Careers
  • Services
    • Individual Therapy
      • Specialty Areas
        • Anxiety
        • ADHD
        • Body Image
        • Burnout & Work Stress
        • Chronic Pain
        • Depression
        • Perfectionism
        • Self-Esteem
        • Trauma & PTSD
        • Women’s Issues
        • Life Transitions
    • Couples Counseling
    • Somatic Therapy
    • Corporate Workshops
  • Resources
    • Videos
    • Blog
    • Book Recommendations
    • External Resources
    • Instagram
  • Contact Us
  • Current Client Portal
Chicago Perfectionism Therapy

You set high standards. You push yourself hard. You try to do everything “just right.” But no matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough. You’re tired of chasing perfection and ready to feel more at peace with yourself. At Embodied Wellness Center, we help high achievers break free from the exhausting cycle of all-or-nothing thinking, constant self-criticism, and fear of failure. Our perfectionism therapy blends practical tools with deeper mindset work. Together, we will:

    • Untangle the thought patterns that fuel perfectionism
    • Learn how to pause and stay present instead of spiraling into “what ifs” and regrets
    • Practice self-compassion, so you can be as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else

 

This isn’t about lowering your standards. It’s about redefining what “enough” means in a way that actually feels good. We’ll help you build a healthier relationship with yourself; one that includes rest, balance, and grace.

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