Therapy for Imposter Syndrome in Illinois and Wisconsin
You’ve worked hard to get where you are. You’re successful, competent, and driven. But no matter how much you accomplish, you can’t shake the feeling that you don’t quite belong.
Maybe you worry that you’ve somehow fooled people into thinking you’re more capable than you really are. Or that you’ve only gotten where you are because of luck, timing, or other people’s mistakes. You constantly push yourself to prove your worth, yet nothing ever feels like enough.
The pressure to measure up never really goes away.
You double- and triple-check your work to avoid mistakes. You over-prepare for meetings, presentations, or projects, afraid that if you don’t, it will confirm your worst fear—that you’re not as competent as others think. You struggle to accept praise, brushing off compliments because you’re convinced you could have done better. And when a challenge arises, your first thought isn’t Can I do this? but What if I fail?
Even after major accomplishments, the sense of relief is temporary. The bar just keeps moving higher.
Does any of this sound familiar?
You second-guess yourself, even when you know you’re qualified.
You attribute your success to external factors rather than your own abilities.
You work harder than necessary to make sure no one “finds out” you’re not as capable as they think.
You avoid new challenges for fear of failing or being exposed as an imposter.
You feel uncomfortable accepting praise and downplay your achievements.
You experience anxiety, guilt, or stress when you’re not working or being productive.
You set extremely high expectations for yourself and constantly worry about meeting them.
Imposter syndrome keeps you stuck in self-doubt—but it doesn’t have to stay that way.
In therapy, we’ll work together to recognize these patterns, challenge the beliefs that fuel them, and help you build a sense of confidence that isn’t dependent on overworking or perfectionism. You don’t have to keep proving your worth. You belong here, just as you are.
