Therapy for
High-Achieving Adults
Exhausted by Perfectionism,
Burnout, and Never Being
Able to Shut It Off
You work hard. You care deeply. You hold yourself to high standards.
But inside, you feel anxious, exhausted, and never quite “good enough.”
I help driven, high-functioning adults quiet their minds, sleep better, and build a healthier relationship with themselves—so life doesn’t feel like a constant mental marathon.
You are exhausted and still somehow pushing harder.
It is late and your mind is still replaying yesterday’s staff meeting, yesterday’s argument, and everything you wish you had said differently
You look high functioning on the outside, but underneath all that striving is the fear that if you stop, you will not be enough
You got three hours of sleep, your eyes burn, the caffeine is barely touching it, and somehow you still expect yourself to perform
Your to do list is screaming, your chest is tight, and you are pretending you are fine because that is what you do
There is another meeting, another family event, another thing people need from you, and you do not say “no” because deep down, “no” feels dangerous
And below all of it is that deep old fear of being rejected, abandoned, or left if you are not constantly proving your worth
Imagine Your Life Not
Living in Overdrive
Waking up without already feeling behind
Saying “no” to the extra meeting, the family event, or the role you do not actually have the bandwidth for... and realizing the world did not fall apart
Getting through the day without your chest feeling tight the entire time
Feeling like your worth is not tied to how much you produce, host, fix, or manage
Showing up to holidays, dinners, and weekends without secretly resenting how much you are carrying
Letting the overperformer take a back seat so you can finally breathe too
You don’t have to feel this way.
I provide practical, collaborative therapy focused on real-life change.
How Therapy Can Help You Feel Calmer and More Confident
Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I), I help clients:
Reduce overthinking and rumination
Develop healthier self-talk
Improve sleep and energy
Manage stress without losing motivation
Build confidence and emotional resilience
Feel more grounded in daily life
Our work is structured, practical, and tailored to you.
With Over 10 Years of Experience
-Professional Endorsements-
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"Cora has such a calm demeanor and presence. She is a kind, compassionate, and thoughtful therapist. I used to work with her at a treatment center and saw her kindness with clients firsthand. I highly recommend Cora!"
– Felicia Hermle, LCSW
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"Cora is attentive to clients' unique needs, deeply listening to understand stuck points and formulating effective strategies to help overcome them. She has a patient and calm demeanor that can put you at ease."
– Samara Stone, LMFT
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"Cora has a warm, kind, and experienced professionalism. She is great at supporting folks in building their skills in self-efficacy and self-regulation."
– Anna Livak Hale, LCSW
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"Cora is a lovely professional. She connects easily with clients. She is active, directive, and goal-oriented in her approach. Clients will go beyond receiving empathy and validation to learn and practice useful skills they can carry throughout their lives."
– Dr. Angela Krumm, PhD
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"Cora's natural compassion, exceptional listening ability, & deep intuition make her a gifted therapist. Paired with strong training & skills, I've been impressed with her empathy & effectiveness to help people navigate a wide range of life challenges."
– Janie Hart, LMFT
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"I have had the pleasure of attending a CBT consultation group with Cora, where she has demonstrated great insight, professionalism, and therapeutic skills. She is particularly skilled in treating insomnia with CBT-I."
– Ryan Moeller, LMFT
Meet Cora Taylor, LMFT
I’m a licensed psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in working with high-functioning adults struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, and insomnia.
As someone who understands the pressure of high standards and self-expectation, I bring both clinical expertise and genuine empathy to this work.
My goal is to help you feel capable and at peace—not just productive.
Therapy with me is not about judgment or
endless venting. It’s about:
Understanding what’s happening in your mind
Learning concrete tools
Exploring deeper patterns
Creating sustainable change
You’ll always be treated as a capable person who deserves support—not as a “problem to fix.”
Ready to get started or want to learn more?
OR
…fill out the form below to drop my your questions!
Limited spots available as I keep a small case load to ensure quality.
—What working together looks like—
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→ Learn how to change the way you think, which will change the way you feel
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→ The truth about sleep problems and how to improve yours
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→ With 100+ ways to change your thinking, we will find ones that work for you
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→ Identify the Core Belief's that are holding you back
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→ Concrete ways to improve communication
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→ I will teach you how to be your own therapist
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→ How to build your motivation to get real change
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→ Stop beating yourself up and instead find compassion
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→ Effective alternatives to medications for anxiety
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→ First line treatment for insomnia (and it's not medication)
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→ Exposure treatments to effectively treat panic
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→ How to stop procrastinating and get through that to-do list
Ready to get started?
Online Therapy for Anxiety, Perfectionism,
and Insomnia in California— In-person in Roseville, CA
Cora Taylor, LMFT
Helping high-achieving adults overcome anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout so they can feel calmer, more confident, and more fulfilled.
Phone: 415-212-8672
Email: cora@corataylorlmft.com
Office: 1198 Melody Lane, Suite #113-M, Roseville, CA 95747
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