Tiana Savage
LCSW
Tiana Savage, MSW, LCSW, is the founder and clinical director of R.E.A.L. Therapy LLC, a virtual private practice serving adults throughout New Jersey and Maryland. She specializes in helping high achievers, perfectionists, and people pleasers navigate anxiety, burnout, trauma, attachment wounds, and major life transitions. Tiana is passionate about helping clients develop healthier boundaries, prioritize self-care, and create sustainable success without sacrificing their well-being. Through her clinical work, workshops, and educational content, she empowers individuals to embrace authenticity, rest, and emotional wellness.
People Pleasing, Boundaries, and Burnout: A Trauma-Informed Approach
People-pleasing is often viewed as a personality trait, but for many clients it is a survival strategy rooted in trauma, attachment wounds, and a fear of rejection. Over time, chronic self-sacrifice and difficulty setting boundaries can contribute to emotional exhaustion, resentment, anxiety, and burnout. This presentation explores the connection between trauma, people-pleasing behaviors, boundary challenges, and burnout through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the underlying psychological mechanisms that drive these patterns and learn practical, evidence-informed interventions to help clients establish healthier boundaries, reduce burnout, and develop a stronger sense of self. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies they can immediately integrate into clinical practice.