Find Peace From Your Inner Critic
Self-Esteem, Anxiety, and Relationship Therapy
Compassionate Counseling for High Achieving Perfectionists in Nashville & throughout TN
No matter how much you do, how well you do it, or how much you give—it never feels like enough. And if, for even a second, you start to think it might be? Your mind is right there to remind you: Nope. Still not enough. You’re not enough.
And that feeling? It follows you everywhere.
You beat yourself up when you don’t check everything off your never-ending to-do list, one that only ever seems to grow. Even when you check off an item, it doesn’t feel like you did it well enough.
You catch yourself ‘doom’ scrolling Instagram or TikTok for hours—numbing out, avoiding, because thinking, doing, or feeling is just too much.
Or you find yourself doing the opposite-constantly staying busy, constantly moving, constantly achieving more and more, because giving it 100% all the time is the only way to feel enough.
When it comes to other people, you don’t ask for what you need. Is it possible you say yes to everything, stretching yourself thin, so as not to disappoint? Or maybe you pull back, isolating, because it feels easier than risking being too much or not enough.
Maybe You Find Yourself…
Plastering on a smile while internally freaking out.
Saying “It’s fine” when it is absolutely not fine or “I’m good with whatever,” when you’re definitely not good with whatever.
Replaying every conversation to make sure you didn’t do or say anything wrong-then wondering should you bring it up?
Ignoring calls, sending one-word texts (if you respond at all), shutting the office door, or canceling plans because everything just feels too overwhelming.
Wanting to reach out when things feel hard—finding a friend’s name in your contacts—then locking your phone because you don’t know how to say, “I’m struggling.”
You’re exhausted. Overwhelmed. Spent.
And that inner voice? The one whispering—or sometimes screaming—“not enough”? You just want it to shut up.
You don’t have to keep battling that harsh inner voice.
Like any skilled bully, your inner critic knows exactly how to keep you stuck—isolated, drained, and convinced that its voice is the only truth. When that’s the only voice you hear, it’s hard to imagine another way of thinking, much less believing in a different reality.
Let’s change that. Together. It’s time to make peace with it.
Hi, I’m Gabi !
I create a safe space where you can finally let your guard down and share what’s really going on—the good, the bad, the messy—with acceptance and gentleness.
We’re not here to flip “I suck at everything” into “I’m amazing!” overnight. Instead, through real conversations, we’ll take small steps to loosen the grip of that inner critic, making space for thoughts that are actually true—and more supportive.
Because healing isn’t about silencing that voice completely—it’s about making sure it’s no longer the one running the show..
Specialties
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That inner voice tells us if we are perfect then we will be enough-we will be confident and lead a happy life. So why doesn’t it feel that way?
Together, we explore what is perfection, what is enough. You will gain understanding of where your current beliefs come from, how it’s been helpful, how it has been unhelpful, and learn to define for yourself what striving to do your best means-and celebrate each moment along the way.
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Our inner voice can often keep us stuck reliving our past or predicting worse case scenarios of the future, or, if we are really lucky, both.
Through an approach of curiosity, we take the time to get to know your emotions, name them, learn where they are coming from, hear their message and what they are trying to tell you, increasing your understanding of your emotions and developing the ability to be with your feelings.
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From the moment you are born you are engaged in relationships, with many different people, impacting how you speak to yourself, how you experience your emotions, and how you relate to the world around you.
Over time, you will find connections in how past relationships are affecting you in the present, how to heal when hurt has been done in relationships, how to really listen to those you are in relationships with, and how to communicate your own needs and wants effectively.
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Whether you are entering college, entering the work world, entering a new phase of adulthood, or somewhere in between, these life transitions can feel like a lot.
As you move through these crucial life phases I’ll be here to help you get to know yourself in an authentic way, to develop healthy ways of dealing with life’s challenges, and to build supportive, mutual relationships..
Confidently Take the Next Steps.
Here’s How:
Reach Out:
Click here to schedule a complimentary 30 minute phone consultation there we discuss what is bringing you to counseling, what to expect in working together, and I answer any questions you may have so that you feel confident that we are a good fit (or that we are not the right fit)..
Real Conversation:
Whether we meet weekly or bi-weekly, our sessions will feel like a natural, open conversation—one where you feel safe, supported, and truly heard. Together, we’ll talk through what’s been weighing on you, make meaningful connections, gain new perspectives, and build the tools you need to move toward your goals.
Self- Compassion:
By the time we’ve walked this path together, you’ll have the tools—and the words—to be your own best friend. You’ll know how to offer yourself the care and compassion you need to navigate life’s changes, challenges, and imperfections with more ease and kindness.
Counseling In-Person in Brentwood or Online Anywhere in TN
Choose where you want to meet:
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feel most comfortable having a separate space to open up and share,
enjoy a commute to think about what you want to talk about or to help you process the session you just had,
value being in a shared space with someone.
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feel most comfortable on your own couch with a warm blanket and warm drink,
hate spending time on a commute.
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are not sure where you feel most comfortable meeting,
need flexibility to your schedule,
have one-off needs-like family in town staying with you or inclement weather or illness.