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Angie Yemma LCAT, BC-DMT 

Perfectionism Therapy in Long Island, NY

Reconnect with your body, trust yourself again, and rediscover joy.

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How to know if you need Mind-Body Therapy for

High Achieving Perfectionist Tendencies

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Your body & mind never seems to slow down, and you feel guilty for relaxing

You overthink everything, yet still worry you're getting it wrong

You hold yourself to impossibly high standards and are always striving for the next best thing

You carry tension in your body through restlessness, headaches, or difficulty sleeping and you don’t know why

You feel disconnected from your own needs because you're focused on meeting everyone else's expectations

You struggle to trust yourself and constantly seek reassurance

You know you're capable, but you rarely feel like you're good enough

You miss feeling joy calm, present, and connected to yourself in the everyday activities

You want to stop merely getting through the day and start enjoying your life again

Schedule a free 15 minute consultation call with Angie today.

How therapy can help you with

Over Thinking & Self Criticism?

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    How you feel now...

    Constant restlessness to achieve, excel and advance

    Never Good enough for yourself or others

    Always striving for more, moving the goalpost constantly

    High expectations for yourself and others that feel as if they are never met

    Fear of getting it wrong or saying the wrong thing

    Difficulty slowing down and resting

    Struggle with being flexible and letting go

    Wish that your relationships were deeper connections

    Struggle with getting started because you want everything to be perfect

    Feel stuck and like you have too much on your plate

    Are told you put too much pressure on others and yourself

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    How you can feel...

    That your perfectionism is a superpower

    Rewarded for your ambition by the feeling of accomplishment within yourself

    Proud of your ambition and drive

    Step into your power and feel powerful

    Understand that you are already whole and worthy

    Feel joy, love, freedom, connection, and dignity

    Better connection to yourself and others

    Inspired by your ambition

    Enjoy the process of your achievements

    Understand setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning

    Adapt a growth mindset

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Meet Angie Yemma, LCAT & BCDMT

High Functioning Anxiety Therapist for teens & adults in Long Island, NY

How I can help you to step into your perfectionism as a superpower?

Maybe you're constantly overthinking, struggling with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed by expectations, or wondering why you never feel "good enough." Whether you're a teen, young adult, or parent seeking support, therapy can help you feel more confident, grounded, and connected to yourself to feel joy again.

Together, we'll build practical tools to manage emotions, quiet self-doubt, navigate life's challenges, and create lasting change. My approach blends talk therapy, mindfulness, somatic techniques, and creative, body-based interventions to support healing through both mind and body.

In-person therapy on Rockville Centre, NY and virtual sessions throughout New York State.

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Book a free 15 minute consultation call with Angie today.

How Angie Yemma, LCAT, BC-DMT can help

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    High Achieving Teens

    Overwhelmed with worry and stress and not sure what to do?Therapy for teens and young adults to help them stop second-guessing themselves.

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    Mind-Body Connection

    Feeling disconnected to your body and confused about your feelings? Learn to have better understanding of your emotions rather than fighting them.

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    Anxious & ADHD Adults

    Stressed and anxious about what is next for you in your life? Therapy for life’s transitions such as college, relationships, identity shifts, breakups, & finding joy.

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    Overwhelmed Parents

    Are you tired of second guessing your decisions with your parenting? Therapy for helping parents who feel emotionally overwhelmed kids and teens.

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What to do next?

  1. Book a free 15 minutes consultation call. During this call we will discuss why you are reaching out for therapy, spend time getting to know each other, and I can answer any questions you may have about my work. You can schedule a call with me directly on my calendar here, or by completing a contact form.

  2. Towards the end of our call together we will discuss logistics including scheduling a weekly time to meet. I explain the required paperwork to begin.

  3. Begin feeling joy again! This process may involve you exploring the fear, uncertainty, and self doubt by using ACT and Dance/Movement Therapy techniques. At times I may assign homework or a book to read.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rediscover the joy you’ve been missing.

Your body often notices anxiety, stress, and overwhelm before your mind does. Together, we'll help you quiet perfectionism, build self-trust, and find lasting relief.