Trauma Therapy for High-Functioning Women Navigating People Pleasing in Cincinnati, Ohio
On the outside, people-pleasing can look like kindness, reliability, and generosity.
On the inside, it often feels exhausting.
Online therapy available throughout Ohio, Florida & Puerto Rico
You may be stuck in people-pleasing if you often…
Say yes when you want to say no.
Worry about disappointing others.
Feel responsible for other people’s emotions.
Avoid conflict, even when something matters to you.
Apologize too much.
Give so much that you end up feeling drained, resentful, or unseen.
If you have ever wondered, “Why is it so hard for me to set a boundary?” you are not alone.
People-pleasing is not a weakness. It is often a survival strategy — a way of staying safe, keeping the peace, or holding onto connection.
If you’re looking for people-pleasing therapy in Ohio, Florida, or Puerto Rico, I offer secure online therapy designed to help you understand where this pattern began — and how to gently shift it.
Why People-Pleasing Develops
Many women learn early on that being agreeable, helpful, and easy to be around keeps the peace.
You may have learned that saying no creates tension, that your needs are too much, or that keeping other people happy is the safest option.
Over time, those patterns can become automatic. You start putting yourself last, avoiding conflict, and feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions.
What once protected you can later leave you feeling anxious, burned out, resentful, and disconnected from yourself.
In therapy for people-pleasing, we explore these patterns with compassion — not criticism.
Meet Dr. Ana Baratta, LPCC
Dr. Ana Baratta is a bilingual therapist who helps women in Ohio, Florida, and Puerto Rico overcome people-pleasing and reconnect with their authentic selves. Her approach is warm, direct, and paced to each client’s needs, using evidence-based therapies and EMDR when appropriate.
A Thoughtful Approach to Therapy in Cincinnati, Ohio
In our online therapy sessions, I focus on helping you:
Understand the deeper roots of your people-pleasing.
Work through painful experiences that may have shaped these patterns.
Feel less guilt when you set boundaries.
Trust yourself more.
Stay grounded through discomfort without giving yourself up.
My approach is trauma-informed, and I use EMDR when appropriate to help loosen patterns that feel deeply ingrained.
All sessions are conducted online through a HIPAA-compliant platform for women located in Ohio, Florida, and Puerto Rico.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I work with women navigating concerns such as anxiety, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, grief and loss (including early pregnancy loss), relationship stress, relational trauma, and life transitions.
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My style is warm, trauma-informed, and collaborative. I tailor therapy to your needs and goals, and we move at a pace that feels supportive while still making meaningful progress.
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You can contact me through my website, email, or phone to schedule a free 15-minute consultation. If we decide to move forward, we will schedule your first appointment and I will send you the next steps for paperwork and intake.
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Yes. I provide services in English and Spanish.
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I am a private-pay practice and do not bill insurance directly. If applicable, I can provide a superbill that you may submit to your insurance company for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
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My current private-pay fees are:
Ohio & Florida: $ 150 per session
Puerto Rico: $ 100 per session
Out of Network Benefits Calculator
Out-of-network means I am not directly contracted with your insurance plan. Some clients may still be able to use their out-of-network benefits and receive partial reimbursement from their insurance company.