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You’ve Built a Life That Looks Perfect.

Now Let’s Create One That Actually Feels Good.

I’m Shayla Peterson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist and a recovering perfectionist who knows what it means to succeed and still struggle.

I help high-achieving women unlearn the belief that their worth is tied to doing it all, doing it flawlessly, and never letting anyone see them sweat.

Because I’ve been the strong one, too—the one who keeps it together at work, at home, in front of everyone else…
While silently drowning in pressure, self-doubt, and shame when it still doesn’t feel like enough.

Why I Do This Work

Perfectionism isn’t just about wanting things “just right.”
It’s about survival.
It’s about performance.
It’s about fear disguised as excellence.

I know firsthand how perfectionism robs brilliant women of their joy, their voice, and their peace.

Today, my mission is to help you break that cycle—and build a new version of success that honors your whole self.

Who I Work With

I specialize in therapy and consulting for:

  • CEOs, Directors, and women in leadership who are exhausted from constantly performing

  • Women in professional spaces who carry the weight of representation, responsibility, and restraint

  • High-functioning, high-achieving women who feel like a fraud behind their success

  • Mothers, partners, leaders, and caretakers who never feel like they’re doing enough, even when they’re doing everything

My Approach

My work is grounded in compassion, clarity, and strategy.

I combine Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and real-world leadership insight to help you:

  • Heal the root of your perfectionism—not just the symptoms

  • Reclaim your time, energy, and presence

  • Practice self-trust, self-compassion, and healthy boundaries

  • Learn how to rest without guilt—and lead without fear

Professional Credentials

Professional Credentials:

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (FL, SC, NC)

  • Qualified Supervisor & Leadership Consultant

  • Founder of Ctrl Shift Balance Mental Wellness®

  • Founder of The Theraleague Society®

  • Author of Hey Sis Journal: 40 Days of Self-Reflection and Encouragement

  • 20+ years experience guiding women through anxiety, identity shifts, and emotional exhaustion

You don’t have to keep carrying the weight of being “the one who holds it all together.”

You can be ambitious and at peace.
You can be successful and still rest.
You can be free from the grip of perfectionism and still powerful.

If you’re ready to explore what that version of you looks like, I’m here.