Retire from people-pleasing

Come back into alignment with your own wisdom


Know your boundaries. Grow your confidence. Show yourself the love you deserve.

Come back home to yourself

Are you tired of being the “giver” in all your relationships and not getting the same in return? I’m Dr. Shannon York and I help anxious folx retire from people pleasing so they can enjoy authentic, sustainable, and mutually fulfilling relationships. Let's turn that superpower of attending to others toward yourself, helping you find the balance you've been missing.

How do I know if I’m people pleasing?

  • Do you feel burnt out from focusing on the moods of others?

  • Have you lost touch with your own emotional experience, needs, or identity?

  • Is it difficult to say "no" to friends, family, partners, or bosses?

  • Are you feeling lonely because people don't know the real you?

  • Have you tried to change these patterns but feel stuck?

If these statements resonate with you, therapy may be helpful in moving you toward the peace you are seeking.

Break free from the people pleasing trap

Being attentive to those around you is an incredible superpower that is highly rewarded in U.S. culture. Unfortunately, we often reach a breaking point where this talent becomes a liability. If these once-helpful habits are making work overwhelming, relationships stressful, or life too lonely, you’re in the right place.

How can therapy help me stop people pleasing?

Therapy will help you learn to identify your feelings and needs in the moment so you can confidently ask for what you want. You'll gain practice interrupting worry thoughts, giving you relief from your inner critic. Most importantly, being more authentic and vulnerable with others will allow you to receive the same care that you so generously give to those around you.

Ready to put yourself at the center of your new life?

Click below to schedule a free 15-minute video consultation.


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In Alignment Wellness

Dr. Shannon York, PsyD

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