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Veselina Hristova Jones therapist Wellesley MA specializing in anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism

Featured Articles

Publications and conversations where I share my perspective on anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and the patterns many women navigate.

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CanvasRebel

High-Functioning Anxiety, Self-Doubt, and Burnout

A conversation about the gap between how someone appears on the outside and how they actually feel, and the patterns that keep high-functioning women stuck in cycles of anxiety and self-doubt.

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Bold Journey

From Personal Experience to Purposeful Work

A reflection on my journey into the field of mental health, from growing up in Bulgaria to building a private practice, and how those experiences shape the way I support clients today.

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Bold Journey (Legacy Highlight)

Life Lessons, Perspective, and the Meaning Behind the Work

An exploration of how life experiences influence the way we see ourselves and others, the role of values in guiding decisions and change, and why meaningful growth tends to happen gradually over time.

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Mama Beasts

The Truth About Mom Guilt

An exploration of how how guilt and shame show up for mothers across different stages of life, and how these patterns can contribute to anxiety, burnout, and self-doubt.

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Featured Podcasts

A selection of conversations where I share practical tools and insights on stress, burnout, perfectionism, and reconnecting with your values.

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PhyziX Podcast

Stress, Burnout, and Reconnecting with Your Values

A discussion on recognizing early burnout, grounding techniques, and shifting from perfectionism to self-compassion. We explored early signs of burnout, grounding techniques that work in real life, moving from perfectionism to self-compassion, and building sustainable habits before stress peaks

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Launch Your Light Podcast

Finding Your “Why” and the Path Into This Work

A conversation about my journey into the field of mental health, the people who shaped it, and the role of purpose in the work we choose. We also explored the stigma around therapy and practical tools for managing anxiety.

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These conversations reflect the work I do every day with clients.

If you are navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in patterns of perfectionism or people-pleasing, therapy can offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and begin shifting those patterns.

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