Sarah LaFontaine, LMHC — When High Achievement Becomes a Trauma Response

In this episode, Naina sits down with Sarah LaFontaine, LMHC, to explore the deeper psychological roots of high achievement—especially when success is driven by unresolved trauma rather than true alignment.

Sarah LaFontaine, LMHC, is a speaker, therapist, and CEO working at the intersection of mental health, performance, and modern relationships. She is a speaker with MindfulHQ, a therapist at Rising Hope Counseling Services, and the founder of Mindful Matches, a mental health directory designed to connect individuals with the right support.

Learn more about her work at mindfulhq.com and rising-hope.co.