When High Achievement Becomes a Trap with Nichole Coyne

Many mental health professionals are high achievers by nature. The drive to do more, do it right, and never let anyone down can look like ambition from the outside while quietly running you into the ground from the inside. In this episode of Between Sessions with Berries, Kym sits down with Nichole Coyne, LCSW, a clinical therapist and coach who specializes in perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout in high achievers. Nichole shares how she found her niche as a recovering perfectionist herself, what separates healthy ambition from maladaptive perfectionism, and the deeper patterns that keep helpers stuck in cycles of overworking and self-criticism. In This Episode, We Cover: The key difference between healthy ambition and maladaptive perfectionism, and why it matters. How perfectionism often functions as a coping mechanism rooted in upbringing and attachment. The three types of perfectionism and how each one shows up differently. Why imposter syndrome hits hardest precisely when you have the most experience. The "to-done list" technique for quieting the inner critic at the end of a hard day. How a time and energy audit can reveal whether your current pace is actually sustainable. What Nichole's coaching model offers beyond traditional therapy, and who it is designed for. Connect with Nichole Coyne: Website: https://www.ncoyne.com/ Instagram:   / nicholecoynecoach   Facebook:   / nicholecoynecoach   YouTube:    / @nicholecoynecoach   Join the Berries Community! A dedicated space for mental health clinicians to connect, share insights, and grow together. Look for Berries AI Official Community on Facebook. https://heyberries.com/community Brought to You By Berries: Ready to stop dreading your notes? Berries is your AI assistant for mental health professionals. Save time, stay compliant, and get back to the work you love. Learn more at https://heyberries.com/