Many high performers struggle in relationships despite excelling professionally. You may be decisive, driven, and composed at work — yet find yourself reactive, distant, or misunderstood in intimacy. If you’ve ever thought: You are not alone. Many high performers experience a gap between professional competence and emotional connection. And it’s not because you lack depth. […]

Burnout in High-Performing College Athletes Often Looks Like Discipline Burnout in collegiate athletes rarely looks like quitting or losing motivation. Instead, it often appears as increased discipline. From the outside, this heightened drive may look like mental toughness; however, internally, something begins to shift. Rather than obvious exhaustion, burnout often shows up as: At first, […]

Do I Have High-Functioning Anxety? If you’re successful on paper but constantly tense underneath, you may have wondered whether you have high-functioning anxiety. On the outside, you perform well. Internally, your mind rarely rests. High-functioning anxiety often hides behind competence. You meet deadlines. You show up prepared. You perform well. But internally, your mind rarely […]

Many women trying to advocate for yourself at work without being labeled difficult don’t struggle with knowing what they want to say. They struggle with everything that comes before saying it. The mental rehearsal.The tone-checking.The question of how it will land. If you’ve ever delayed speaking up, softened a request, or talked yourself out of […]

If You Can’t Stop Overthinking, This Isn’t a Personal Failure If you’re searching for how to stop overthinking, chances are you’re not someone who lacks insight — you’re someone whose mind never seems to turn off. Overthinking is especially common in anxious perfectionists and high achievers who feel pressure to get things “right,” even when […]

Holiday stress in blended families can feel extra intense in San Diego – warm December sunshine, December Nights in Balboa Park, holiday shopping at UTC or Fashion Valley, and the Hotel del Coronado lights can create beautiful memories and real overstimulation. Guest Post by Amy Anderson, LCSWAmy specializes in couples therapy for high-achieving blended families […]

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 […]

In the high-stakes world of legal practice, the pressure to perform is relentless. Long hours, heavy workloads, and the constant demand for perfection can take a significant toll on lawyer mental health. A Johns Hopkins University study found that lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to experience depression compared to other professions. As a therapist […]

Understanding Business Owner Stress Imagine being pulled in every direction—managing employees, meeting clients, balancing the books, and keeping your business thriving. For many entrepreneurs, this is daily life, leading to business owner stress. Studies show that 75% of small business owners are concerned about their mental health, while 56% have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, […]