Why High-Functioning Anxiety Is So Hard to Recognize (Especially in High Achievers) Published July 7, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S On the surface, things look like they’re going well for you. You meet deadlines, perform well at work, take […]
Early in my career, I didn’t question the weight I sometimes carried home after sessions. I’d notice a tiredness that wasn’t just physical but I didn’t have a framework for understanding it. I thought that was just part of being in this work. Over time, I’ve come to understand vicarious trauma less as something sudden, […]
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How to Stop Letting Perfectionism Control Your Life: A Therapist’s Approach for High Achievers | Amority Health Published June 29, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S If you’re a high-achiever, you’re probably used to setting ambitious goals and holding yourself […]
The Role of Self-Awareness in Change: Your First Step Toward Growth | Amority Health Published June 22, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Quick Summary: Change can feel daunting, overwhelming, or even impossible but the key to meaningful growth often […]
Many people come to therapy saying, “I have anger issues.” What often follows is a story of feeling misunderstood, values undermined, boundaries pushed, overwhelmed, dismissed, hurt, exhausted, or pushed beyond their limits. The truth is that anger is one of the most misunderstood emotions. We are often taught that anger is bad, dangerous, disrespectful, or […]
She described her morning the way a lot of my clients do, as evidence that she was handling it. This was a typical morning with six decisions before 10am. A complicated email from a colleague, managed. A question about a project deadline, answered. Two back-to-back meetings, covered. She was responsive, competent, and visibly on top […]
Why High Achievers Struggle With Rest: Understanding Burnout, Guilt, and Overfunctioning | Amority Health June 7, 2026 Austin, TX Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Why Rest Feels So Hard for High Achievers For many high-achieving adults, rest doesn’t feel restorative, it […]
“There are wounds that never show on the body that are deeper and more hurtful than anything that bleeds. ~ Laurell K. Hamilton “In three words, I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life. It goes on.” Robert Frost Major Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the United […]
Is It Introversion or Avoidance? How to Tell the Difference | Shifting Perceptions | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Dr. Amber Quaranta Leech, LPC-S Is It Introversion or Avoidance? We all say no sometimes; skip plans, leave early, or prefer quiet time. But how do you […]
