"Let's get this very clear: therapists are humans; humans are human. And, therefore, we experience the same things as our clients." ~Bianca Hughes

Perfectionism, professional pivots, and the privilege of creating space for healing. So many bases covered in this conversation with Bianca K. Hughes, LPC! Oh, and I haven't even mentioned the cultural exchange insights - Bianca's a British ex-pat residing in Atlanta (shout out OTP and ITP!) - or the book recommendation...or the NARM chitchat.

If there's a single overarching theme to this discussion, it's sacred vulnerability. Bianca makes a case for living and practicing in the glory of our imperfections. As a first-gen Brit born to Caribbean parents, Bianca brings a multi-directional perspective to her Atlanta practice. Her style is less linear, outcome-driven. For her, healing is a circuitous journey she shares with her clients. She's quick to let them know she's not the ultimate oracle or guide.

There's a truism about therapists specializing in the areas where they need the work or have experienced the most growth. Bianca's focus on perfectionism - and women, in particular, who struggle with its weight - is no accident. "Going back to that privilege," she says, "...I think that specializing in perfectionism because of my own stuff, and I'm continuing to do my own work, helps me a lot easier with the clients that I work with."

Doing our work and sharing that knowledge is how therapists hold space for healing.

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Bianca is a lover of authenticity. She specializes in perfectionism, helping people embrace their imperfections and authentically be themselves. Bianca is a licensed professional counselor in Georgia, podcast host, speaker and authenticity coach.

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