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Prioritize your mental health in the New Year! My books are open for January 2026. 

Therapy for Burnt-Out People-Pleasers

Feel better and build a more authentic life

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Individual therapy in Pasadena and virtually for CA and MA residents

Perry Huntoon, therapist, smiling with bright colors and green background
Middle-aged woman walking peacefully in nature

You deserve a space for yourself.

Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by the responsibilities of work, family, and caring for others? Are you the one everyone relies on — yet feeling exhausted, stretched thin, and close to burnout? Many women experience this kind of emotional exhaustion in midlife, especially when they’ve spent years putting others first. Maybe you keep telling yourself you’ll focus on self-care “later,” but later never seems to come.

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If you’re struggling to put yourself first, I would love to work with you. I offer therapy for women experiencing burnout, chronic stress, and people-pleasing patterns that make it hard to rest or set boundaries. Slowing down can feel scary when you’re used to being the responsible one, but in therapy we can gently create space to clarify your unique needs and values — independent of the demands of others.

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You may feel guilty focusing on yourself, but it is possible to care for the people you love while also prioritizing your own wellbeing. Through therapy focused on boundary setting, self-compassion, and clarifying your values, we can work together to help you build boundaries that feel respectful (not selfish) and move toward a life that feels more authentic, balanced, and manageable.

Specializations

Middle-aged woman experiencing healing, relief and calm

Women in Midlife

I work with you to help you navigate the unique challenges that come later in life.

Woman feeling stressed out

People Pleasing & Perfectionism

Discover your authentic desires and learn to differentiate your needs from the expectations of others.

Nonbinary person feeling anxious

Chronic Anxiety and Burnout

Learn to unhook from constant stress.

About Me

Therapist smiling in beautiful national park

Hi there! I’m Perry (she/her, they/them), a psychotherapist with years of experience providing therapy for adults struggling to put themselves first. My own life experience includes career change, divorce, grief, and ambiguous loss, which helps me meet my clients with depth, compassion, and shared knowing. I am also an artist, partner, and fiercely loyal friend, who loves roadtrips, great food, and awe-inspiring new experiences.

 

I pride myself on forming genuine relationships with each of my clients. We will be a good fit if you want a therapist who is active, direct, creative, and invested in your growth. I use humor, metaphor, and my own lived experience to guide you to finding a life that feels good to YOU. My work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I am trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and practice from a Health at Every Size (HAES) perspective.

 

Please reach out for a consultation to see if we'd be a good fit! I can't wait to hear from you.

Contact Me

Reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation to see if we'd be a good fit.

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perryhuntoon.therapist@gmail.com

Fees

I charge $250 per 50-minute psychotherapy session. I am out-of-network with all insurance companies, and can supply you a superbill so that you can apply for reimbursement from your insurance provider.

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Your 15-minute consultation is free of charge.

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