Many ambitious women today are delaying motherhood while building their careers—torn between professional goals, biology, and the unspoken pressure of what they “should” be doing. If you’re in your late 20s or 30s and noticing friends posting baby announcements while you’re still climbing the career ladder, you’re not alone. Why Women Are Delaying Motherhood Today […]

Are You Googling This? If you’re searching for therapy for high-achieving women, you might be noticing the signs: racing thoughts, exhaustion, or stress that doesn’t quit. Your life may look successful on the outside, but inside, these feelings can make it impossible to slow down—even when your body is signaling for a pause. Many high-achieving […]

If You’ve Ever Wondered How to Control Your Emotions If you’ve ever wondered how to control your emotions — or felt frustrated when you can’t — you’re not alone. Last week at the beach, I witnessed a moment that perfectly captured how our feelings don’t always follow the rules we try to give them. A […]

If you’re a high achiever at a UC school, you’ve likely felt the weight of UC campus comparison culture. From prestigious internships to grade curves, it’s easy to feel like you’re never doing enough—even when you’re excelling. For many students, this constant comparison feeds perfectionism, self-doubt, and burnout. For high achievers and perfectionists, this constant […]

Is BetterHelp legit? You’ve probably seen BetterHelp everywhere – on podcasts, Instagram, and TikTok. While the platform is technically licensed, recent lawsuits and privacy concerns raise important questions about its legitimacy and effectiveness. In this article, we’ll explore BetterHelp lawsuits, privacy issues, and explain why boutique therapy practices like Elevé Therapy & Co offer a […]

If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love to try therapy, but I just don’t have the time,” you’re not alone. At Elevé Therapy & Co, we offer therapy that fits your schedule so you can care for your mental health without rearranging your entire life. At Elevé Therapy & Co, we help professionals create balance and […]

Many ambitious women struggle with good girl syndrome — a pattern where their worth is tied to being responsible, agreeable, and self-sufficient. This often leaves them exhausted, self-critical, and disconnected from their true desires. In this post, we’ll explore why this happens and how therapy can help you reclaim balance and self-compassion. The Cost of […]

Introduction: The High Achiever Struggle Every task feels like a test. Every achievement feels too small. For high achievers, life can feel like a constant performance — at work, in relationships, or even in personal goals. The pressure to excel can be exhausting. Just like pausing to reflect at a serene temple in Kyoto, therapy […]

Imposter syndrome in college is one of the most common struggles we see at Elevé Therapy & Co, especially among UC Berkeley students and others across the UC system. Many arrive as high school valedictorians or top performers, but in the competitive environment of a UC campus, they suddenly feel like they don’t measure up. […]

You’ve worked hard. You’re respected in your field. From the outside, you’ve made it. But even the most high-functioning people benefit from therapy for successful people – because pressure, burnout, and perfectionism don’t disappear just because you’ve “made it.” There’s a lingering myth that therapy is only for people in crisis. That if you’re successful […]