Financial Avoidance
& Overspending
What You’re Noticing
Earning a good income, but always worrying about money
Frequent impulsive or emotional spending
Hiding purchases, or feeling shame about spending money
Underlying belief that you “just aren’t good with money”
Chronic avoidance of debt payoff, investing, or saving
Conflict with partners or family members about money
Spending as a response to feeling insecure, sad, or anxious
Helping others financially despite not having the means
How Therapy Can Help
Explore the emotions that underlie financial avoidance and overspending
Understand how personal, family, and societal contexts influence you today
Identify core beliefs that shape your relationship with personal finance
Rewrite core narratives about money, based on alignment with your values
Enhance self-compassion, emotional regulation, and self-trust with money
Build skills for communicating and setting boundaries about finances
Develop personalized strategies for approaching finance without shame