Therapy Intensives for the Relentless Inner Critic
A harsh inner critic can make everything feel like evidence that you are failing, behind, too much, not enough, or about to be exposed. Therapy intensives can offer focused support for self-criticism, shame, perfectionism, anxiety, and the parts of you that learned criticism was the way to stay safe.
Why Does Criticism Feel Like a Personal Attack?
When criticism feels like a judgment of your entire worth, even helpful feedback can trigger shame, defensiveness, or emotional shutdown. Learn why criticism sensitivity develops, how to separate accountability from self-attack, and how ART may help address earlier experiences that made mistakes feel dangerous.