Boundaries Therapy
For Women & Moms
In-Person In Tigard & Virtually Across Oregon
When People Pleasing and Doing it All Costs You Peace
You’ve always been the dependable one, the helper, the planner, the one who keeps everything running. But lately, even small asks feel heavy. You say yes because it’s easier than the guilt that comes with saying no. You keep the peace, but inside, resentment builds.
You tell yourself this is just how life is until one day you realize you can’t keep showing up for everyone else while disappearing from yourself.
My Approach to Boundaries Therapy
I use a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach to help you understand your patterns with care and curiosity not shame.
We’ll work on:
Identifying where your boundaries blur and why
Healing the part of you that fears letting others down
Learning communication tools that feel natural and kind
Practicing boundaries that hold up even under stress
You’ll leave sessions with a clearer sense of what feels right — and the confidence to honor it.
What Boundaries Work Looks Like
In therapy, we’ll look at the deeper patterns underneath your boundaries or lack of them.
Together, we’ll:
Understand where people-pleasing and perfectionism come from
Explore how guilt and fear show up when you try to say no
Build emotional safety so you can hold your boundaries calmly, not defensively
Reconnect to your values so your boundaries reflect what actually matters to you
The goal isn’t to become rigid. It’s to live in a way that feels balanced, authentic, and sustainable where your compassion includes yourself.
When You’re a Mom, Boundaries Look Different
Boundaries in motherhood aren’t just about saying no — they’re about protecting the energy and presence you do have.
They might look like:
Letting go of the idea you need to do it all
Saying no to activities that drain your family more than they help
Creating moments of rest without guilt
Recognizing when “helpful advice” from others crosses your limits
When you hold steady boundaries, you teach your kids what self-respect looks like in real life.
Ready to Set Boundaries That Actually Stick?
You don’t have to keep choosing between your needs and everyone else’s.
Therapy can help you create boundaries that protect your peace, without losing your warmth or connection.
I’m currently accepting new clients across Oregon.