A compassionate space to find balance in your life and reconnect with yourself.

Online therapy in New York for anxious, burned-out women struggling with people-pleasing | Adina Babad, LMHC-D

Anxiety and fear of disappointing others don’t have to keep taking over your life.

You deserve a break. And a whole lot of compassion.

You give so much to everything and everyone around you, no wonder you’re feeling so tired. Prioritizing other people’s needs and opinions over your own, worrying about disappointing people, and feeling pressure to meet expectations (including your own) can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unfulfilled. Worrying about all the things that could go wrong and getting stuck in indecision take so much time and energy too, but it’s hard to stop. Trust me, I get it!

You’re insightful and self-aware but you’re spinning your wheels trying to figure out how to make meaningful change, which just leaves you feeling frustrated and stuck in a cycle of self-blame. We can work together to figure out what’s getting in the way, how best to use your strengths, and what tools you need to create lasting change. In doing so, we can create that balance and sense of fulfillment you’ve been craving for so long.

Adina Babad, LMHC smiling. If you're anxious, burned out, or struggling with people-pleasing tendencies, anxiety therapy in NY can help. Email me so we can get started on your goals!

Hi, I’m Adina

You do so much to support others. Let me help support you.

I’ve spent the last decade helping people manage all sorts of life challenges and anxieties, reconnect with themselves, and rediscover the joy in their lives. I’m a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional and I have years of professional and personal experience navigating the challenges of people-pleasing tendencies, perfectionism, and burnout. With some humor and lots of compassion, we’ll work together to build skills and tap into your strengths and self-awareness to create meaningful, lasting change.

There’s no shame here–I welcome and embrace all aspects of who you are, and I help you learn to do the same.

My Specialties

  • Therapy for Anxiety

    If it feels like anxiety has been taking over your life–whether that’s in your relationships, your job, your general sense of contentment, or maybe all the above–it doesn’t have to stay that way forever. We can work together towards managing the thoughts that never seem to quiet down, the persistent worries, and the overwhelm. You’ll learn to tone down those thoughts and feelings so you can do more of what makes you happy.

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  • Therapy for Burnout

    Too many of us have spent too much time ignoring our needs and our limitations in service of work, relationships, the seemingly endless tasks that come with being an adult, and many other aspects of our lives. I help people learn to get back in touch with their feelings and needs, so they can take better care of themselves and get more out of their lives.

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  • Therapy for People-Pleasing

    People-pleasing can show up in so many of our lives, in so many different ways, and the expectations we feel as women only make it harder to break out of these patterns. Now don’t get me wrong–being kind and caring is valuable and important, but neglecting our own needs and taking responsibility for others’ pain or emotions just isn’t helpful or sustainable. We can redefine what it means to be “kind” and “caring” so that it includes showing up for yourself just like you do for others.

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  • Therapy for Perfectionism

    Having a solid work ethic and striving for high quality can often feel empowering–even comforting. But when our drive for “perfect” goes too far, it gets in the way of actually enjoying or appreciating our lives, ourselves, or the people around us. Managing perfectionism doesn’t have to mean letting go of it entirely–even letting go of perfectionism doesn’t have to be done “perfectly”! Together we can create balance in your life, through embracing the ways that perfectionism supports you and letting go of what gets in the way of what you really value.

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If you’re craving change and ready to take action, let’s talk.