Therapy for Perfectionism, High Achievers & Burnout in Chicago, IL
Creating Balance & Regulation for Sustainable Success in High-Pressure Environments
More than just talking. Deeper insights, real strategies, noticeable healing.
I'm Julia Tehovnik, LCPC. I specialize in therapy for ambitious professionals, high achievers, and perfectionists who struggle with anxiety, imposter syndrome, and burnout.
From Competitive Performer to Holistic Therapist
As a former collegiate athlete and competitive performer, I understand high-pressure environments firsthand. I know what it's like to build your identity around achievement, to feel the constant weight of expectations, and to struggle when your self-worth becomes tied to performance.
Understanding High-Pressure Environments - Personal Experience Turned Into Professional Expertise
My Master's degree in Sport and Health Psychology wasn't just academic— it was personal. I lived it. Now I work with ambitious professionals in high-pressure environments who are exhausted by the same performance-based culture that once defined me.
Clinical Approaches with Proven Effectiveness
I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, IFS, and yoga-informed psychotherapy to help you regulate your nervous system, build genuine self-esteem, and create a values-aligned life beyond your accomplishments.
What I specialize in:
Therapy for high achievers, performers, and ambitious professionals
Perfectionism and quieting imposter syndrome
Burnout and chronic stress management
Anxiety and nervous system regulation
Somatic therapy and body-centered healing
Yoga-informed psychotherapy
Values-aligned living instead of achievement-based identity
Detachment from hustle culture and other competitive environments
Telehealth Therapy for Adults in Illinois
In-Person Therapy in Lakeview, Chicago
I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions throughout Illinois, specializing in treating perfectionism, imposter syndrome, anxiety, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation in high-achieving professionals.
Starting in August 2026 I will be offering a limited number of in-person services in Lakeview, Chicago.
If you are interested in face-to-face therapy services, please send me a message to inquire and get scheduled.
Take Care Psychotherapy Services is located on the traditional homelands of the Council of the Three Fires: the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations. We honor the Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land and the thriving Native community that continues to call Chicago home.