My clients don’t fit into the boxes that typically get used to categorize people, but there are a number of things they have in common. If any of these feel familiar, you’re probably in the right place.
They’re intelligent and introspective.
Big-picture thinkers who pick up on patterns others don't notice. It’s a gift, but it can also trap them in cycles of high expectations, overthinking, and harsh self-criticism. The upside? High performance. The price tag? Burnout.
They’re caring, intuitive and perceptive.
They notice subtleties in tone, energy, and dynamics that others miss entirely. It’s powerful … but can also be exhausting and overwhelming, leaving them wondering if they're "too sensitive". (They're not, but they are living in a world that continues to have an, uh, unhealthy relationship with feelings.)
They're adaptable ... at their own expense.
They can function (for a while) in almost any environment and are good at many things. The downside (yep, there’s one here, too) is that they often lose connection with themselves — like a chameleon that no longer knows its true color.
They’re curious and creative.
They want to learn about how the world works and feel energized by exploring what is and what could be. Their minds spark big, creative ideas ... but those sparks inevitably get dimmed by self-doubt and fear of judgement.
They know that ‘normal’ doesn’t fit.
At times, being different is a source of pride … but all too often, it's a source of pain because of the gap between who they are and what the world expects. That gap can feel insurmountable, leaving them lost and lonely.
Last, but not least: They struggle with conflict and relationships.
It's not from a lack of effort – if anything, they try too hard. They give, adapt, and accommodate, hoping for connection and partnership. But, all too often, they just end up drained, frustrated, and resentful when the reciprocation they long for never comes.
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