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Angie Yemma LCAT, BC-DMT 

Perfectionism Therapy in Rockville Centre, 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 mind never seems to slow down, and your body rarely feels relaxed

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

You hold yourself to impossibly high standards and feel disappointed when you can't meet them

You carry stress in your body through tension, restlessness, headaches, or difficulty sleeping

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 doing enough

You miss feeling calm, present, and connected to yourself

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 pressure to succeed at school or work

    Never Good enough

    Always striving for more

    High expectations for yourself and others

    Fear of getting it wrong

    Difficulty slowing down

    Measuring your worth by your achievements

    The pressure to have it all together

    Living with your inner critic

    Always moving the goalposts

    Struggling to celebrate your accomplishments

  • A happy teen who attended a therapy session.

    How you can feel...

    Finding balance beyond achievement

    Trusting that you are enough as you are

    Feeling content with where you are while still growing

    Setting realistic expectations with self-compassion

    Taking healthy risks without fear of failure

    Resting without guilt

    Knowing your worth isn't defined by what you accomplish

    Allowing yourself to be authentic and imperfect

    Developing a kinder, more supportive inner voice

    Celebrating your progress and accomplishments

    Feeling proud of how far you've come

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Meet Angie Yemma, LCAT & BCDMT

High Functioning Anxiety Therapist for teens and adults in Rockville Centre, NY

How I can help you stop feeling the pressure to always have it together.

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.

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.

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.

  • An anxious adult taking a deep breath in therapy.

    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.

  • Two people holding hands learning how to be better parents from a therapist.

    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.