Professional therapist offering virtual EMDR therapy sessions to help women overcome people-pleasing behaviors in Northern Virginia.

Process Childhood Wounds, Redefine Your Life

Helping millennial women in Northern Virginia to stop people-pleasing and start thriving without feeling selfish or overwhelmed.

My clients struggle as you do. Despite being emotionally aware, curious about themselves, and resilient, life is hard.

When they first come in, they feel stuck in relationships or jobs that don’t serve them anymore, replaying the same exhausting patterns over and over. They lie awake at night, consumed by guilt, reliving interactions and worrying about what others think of them. They avoid addressing their own needs, feeling like a burden if they dare to ask for more.

Their people-pleasing tendencies get in the way of the life they want in so many ways. They aren’t the kind of partner or friend they want to be. They feel like they’re failing in their relationships and often feel trapped. And their confidence in making meaningful changes is tanking.

Before they came to see me, they worried therapy might be too overwhelming. They worried they wouldn’t know where to start or that they’d have to relive painful experiences without relief. And they were pretty certain change might be impossible for someone like them. The fear of being judged or misunderstood was paralyzing.

But emotional exhaustion doesn’t have to control your life.

Like my clients, you deserve to feel at peace with your choices and confident in your relationships. Knowing how to set boundaries and prioritize your well-being is not out of your reach. If you want to feel free from guilt and embrace your true self, I’d love to help you get there.

Through EMDR, somatic-based therapies, and compassionate exploration, we’ll uncover the roots of your people-pleasing tendencies and reprocess the trauma holding you back. You’ll find clarity, courage, and connection—with yourself and others.

Call now. You don’t have to suffer. I can help.

Therapist in Northern Virginia helping a client set healthy boundaries and prioritize self-care.

Kate Regnier

I help millennial women in Northern Virginia break free from people-pleasing and flourish without shame or burn-out.

All sessions are held via online for Northern Virginia residents. I am also licensed in the following states: MI, IN, DC, and MD.