When Being the Strong One Becomes Too Heavy
For thoughtful, high-achieving people who carry more than most see—
and are tired of proving their worth.
The Quiet Cost of Always Being Okay.
You’ve become skilled at carrying what others don’t see. Showing up. Performing. Keeping things steady.
Somewhere along the way, you learned that being strong meant not needing much yourself.
But constantly proving your worth—through productivity, reliability, or composure—can quietly erode your sense of ease. Anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism can persist, even when you’re doing all the “right” things.
Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.
If This Feels Familiar…
- You might find yourself exhausted but still showing up for everyone else.
- You may feel anxious or overwhelmed despite checking all the boxes.
- You might wish you could feel steadier—or a little kinder to yourself.
Ways We Can Work Together
I offer therapy for children, teens, and adults—online for clients in California and Florida, and in person through Walk & Talk sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area.
If you’re seeking therapy for anxiety, burnout, or perfectionism—online or in the Bay Area—you don’t have to manage this alone.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin.
We can start with a conversation.
Support can take different forms. What matters most is finding an approach that meets you where you are.
Ways We Can Begin
Individual Therapy
A Space Just for You
Anxiety & Nervous System
Finding Steadiness Again
Healing Early Wounds
Understanding Where It Began
Grief & Loss
Holding What Hurts
Brainspotting
Healing Beneath Words
“The good life is a process—not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”
If you’re wondering whether therapy might be helpful—for you or for your child—you’re not alone in that question.
It’s common to feel unsure about when to seek support — or how to make sense of what you’re noticing — especially while juggling everything else.
There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. Just space to slow down, ask questions, and explore whether this feels like the right fit.
Begin with a Conversation
If this feels like the right next step, we can start there. There’s no pressure — just space to ask questions and see whether it feels like a good fit.
Begin with a ConversationEmail: marierogersmft@gmail.com Phone: (650) 609-9790