Where People Pleasing ends…
And presence begins.
You've coped well. You've set the boundaries. You've done the work. Now meet what's been quietly waiting beneath it all.
THE SEASON YOU'RE IN
You've traded chaos for competence. And still — something pulls.
You can hit pause, breathe, set a boundary — moves a past version of you could only dream about. And yet, depending on the situation, you still hit the edges of giving in.
You can hit pause, breathe, set a boundary — moves a past version of you could only dream about. And yet, depending on the situation, you still hit the edges of giving in.
These moments aren't failure. They're a quiet tap on the shoulder — the parts of you that have carried you this far, asking to finally be met.
Is this work for you?
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You might be in the right place if:
You’ve already done therapy before and have mastered the coping skills
You can already steady yourself when stress spikes
You are managing your boundaries well, but still experience a harsh inner critic, guilt, or rumination when the urge to people-please creeps back in
You want short-term, focused work that gets underneath the pattern, not another round of coping tips
You can set aside 60-minute sessions (plus reflection time) to do deeper, root-level IFS work
A quiet tug is telling you “It’s time to release the weight I’ve carried for years”
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You might need something different if:
This is your very first time in therapy
You’re still learning foundational emotional skills or regulation
You’re in an active crisis (suicidal thoughts, substance withdrawal, legal emergency).
You feel unsure about what you need and just want a space to vent or think out loud.
You’re looking for long-term, open-ended therapy without a clear structure or goal.
Insurance paperwork or a formal diagnosis is your primary reason for seeking services.
Healing doesn't have to take forever. And it never has to feel rushed.
TWO PATHS FORWARD
Short-term therapy — 16 to 20 sessions over 3 - 4 months
From $1,800
Emotional recalibration without circling. Steady, weekly support that meets you where you are and moves you forward — with a clear arc and a defined ending.
2 - 3 of focused, private work
From $165/session
Not a crash course. A clarity space — crafted to help you meet the patterns you keep bumping into and unburden them in concentrated, deeply-held time together.
Not sure which fits? Take the 3-minute Readiness Assessment and listen inward.
I'm Andrieah Johnson, LMHC, LPC
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Licensed in GA & FL · IFS Level 3 Trained · 12+ years in private practice
I'm here for people who are managing beautifully — and still find themselves caught up with people and situations they know they don't want any part of.
Instead of adding more ways to manage, we get curious about what's underneath. We won't try to banish the people-pleasing. We'll turn toward it and befriend the parts of you that learned to keep you safe by putting others first.
This isn't about fixing what's broken. It's about unburdening what's been working overtime
Practical Questions
Before we begin
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I'm a private-pay practice and don't bill insurance directly.
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All weekly therapy is virtual via secure video. Intensives are offered both virtually and in-person in Jacksonville, Florida, depending on what your nervous system needs and scheduling availability.
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I'm currently licensed in Florida & Georgia. If you're located elsewhere, intensives may still be possible — please reach out and we'll talk through it.
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Typically 2–3 consecutive days, 3–4 hours per day, with intentional rest and integration time built in. We meet for a prep call beforehand and a follow-up integration session afterward. Total investment of $1,800–$3,400 depending on length.
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Yes — Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the gold-standard parts-work modality developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz. We work with the parts of you that protect, the parts that hold pain, and the calm Self underneath them all.
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If you've done some therapy, can stay grounded most of the time, and feel a quiet pull toward something deeper — you're likely ready. A consultation will help us both feel into it.
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Short-term therapy at CCC typically runs 6–20 sessions over 3–4 months. Sessions are 60 minutes, held weekly (or bi-weekly) via secure video.
We work directly with the people-pleasing patterns, the inner critic, and the parts of you that learned to put everyone else first — with a clear arc and a defined ending.This isn't open-ended. It has direction, depth, and a finish line. description
Ready to stop recovering from your own boundaries.
Book a 45-minute consultation. We'll listen inward together and see if this work feels like the right next step.