Hi, I’m Dr. Eva Benmeleh
Perfectionism is not something we conquer; it is something we understand to befriend. Perfectionism began as this all-consuming omnipotence I had to overcome, outsmart, and recover from. However, through my personal and professional journey as a clinical psychologist, I have learned that it is a guiding force that informs and impulses us into greater heights of awareness and deeper depths of connection and integration.
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Is this work for you?
Who I work with (and who I don’t)
What This Work Is
Many people arrive here with lives that appear put together and an inner world that feels strained or over-managed.
They are perceptive, capable, and accustomed to carrying responsibility.
What brings them is not confusion, but the recognition that certain patterns continue to operate even when they are clearly seen.
These patterns are adaptive systems, refined over time, that shape how pressure is handled, how intimacy is experienced, and how decisions are made.
This work brings precision to perception so those systems can reorganize how life is actually lived.
The Pattern I Work With Most: Perfectionism
Perfectionism is often a protective system shaped by responsibility, sensitivity, and the need to stay ahead.
Left unexamined, it quietly shapes:
- emotional regulation under pressure
- relational dynamics in partnership and parenting
- decision-making (postponed, rushed, or overburdened)
- the measurement of worth, even when life appears “good”
With awareness, action changes without force.
Ways to Work Together
Different containers exist for different moments of readiness.
The Method: PIE (Perceive. Integrate. Embody.)
This work is guided by a simple, disciplined framework: PIE.
Perceive
Notice what’s actually present (including what’s been bypassed, justified, or over-intellectualized).
Integrate
Understand the emotional logic of the pattern: what it protects, and why it persists.
Embody
Let that clarity reorganize how you respond, decide, and relate – in daily life.
Meaningful change rarely happens in isolation. It tends to unfold through relationship – with yourself, with another, and with what’s actually true.
Empowering You to Unlock Your Potential
True growth isn’t about sheer willpower; it’s about embracing the strength that comes from grace. Leading and loving your life is built on intention, clarity, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll unlock the path to your next level of personal evolution, aligning your life with purpose and possibility.
The answers are already within you, and I will illuminate blind spots, quiet inner distractions, and guide you to a clearer understanding of your authentic self.
Guided by wisdom, balanced with grace. Live a life aligned with your true purpose, with a strong heart and limitless mind.
PHOTO: Alicia Chanavat Photography
Creating a compassionate relationship with yourself is based on your attention to the quality and content of your thoughts and emotions.
Through personalized one-on-one sessions, group coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, I offer multiple avenues to support your transformation. By remaining fully present and attuned to the various dimensions of your experience, I look beyond the immediate issue and its connection to deeper patterns in your life. Together, we leverage lessons gleaned from these experiences so that you learn to start doing the same.
Empowering You to Unlock Your Potential
True growth isn’t about sheer willpower; it’s about embracing the strength that comes from grace. Leading and loving your life can be fulfilling, built on intention, clarity, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll unlock the path to your next level of personal evolution, aligning your life with purpose and possibility.
The answers are already within you, but my expertise will help illuminate blind spots, and quiet inner distractions, and guide you to a clearer understanding of your authentic self.
Guided by wisdom, balanced with grace. Live a life aligned with your true purpose, with a strong heart and limitless mind.
PHOTO: Alicia Chanavat Photography
I will teach you how to establish a compassionate relationship with yourself based on your attention to the quality and content of your thoughts and emotions which act as information for self-discovery and growth.
Through personalized one-on-one sessions, group coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, I offer multiple avenues to support your transformation. By remaining fully present and attuned to the various dimensions of your experience, I look beyond the immediate issue and its connection to deeper patterns in your life and leverage lessons gleaned from these experiences to create the life you desire. And I teach you to start doing the same.
Dr. Eva’s Curated Method: PIE™ Transformation Program
Perceive: The Foundation of Awareness
- Uncover the roots of perfectionism and self-doubt.
- Gain clarity on the relationship between perfectionism and your connection to love, wealth, health, and self-worth.
- Identify the patterns and narratives that no longer serve you.
Integrate: From Insight to Intentional Growth
- Transform perfectionism into a tool for growth, aligning your actions with your core values.
- Cultivate self-compassion and build self-trust as you navigate setbacks and uncertainty.
- Align your goals and habits with your aspirations for sustainable, meaningful progress.
Embody: Experience Transformation
- Practice daily alignment and authentic connection.
- Develop resilience and practices that nurture joy, creativity, and inner peace.
- Honor your progress and craft a clear vision for continued growth.
True transformation doesn’t happen in isolation, it unfolds in connection. With the right guide, you can navigate the complexities of growth with clarity, self-compassion, and purpose.
This journey isn’t about abandoning your drive for excellence. It’s about integrating it with self-compassion, so your pursuit of growth becomes rooted in purpose, not pressure.
Are you ready to:
Kind Words
“You have taught me a great deal on how to tackle any situation more rationally and to really check in with myself. I appreciate all the tips you taught me and how much you helped me grow and learn.”
“Everyday I wake up loving the woman I am, who I am becoming. I would not be here, right now, without your guidance, Eva. I hope you know how big of an impact you are making on the overall wellness of our collective society. I am grateful. Humbled. Excited.”
“Dr. Benmeleh’s lectures provided to our psychology program were extremely informational and well received. Combining scientific facts, compassion, well-rounded view of a woman’s experience. I highly recommend her, as a psychologist and excellent presenter!”
“Dr. Eva completely changed my life. After more than a decade of struggling with anxiety, depression, and chronic pain, I finally found freedom through their guidance. Her approach is truly unique – she doesn’t just treat symptoms but helps you understand behavior patterns and develop the tools to become your own therapist. I worked with Dr. Eva for a little over a year, and the transformation has been life changing. Her expertise, compassion, and dedication make her an exceptional therapist, and I am beyond grateful for the impact she has had on my life.”
“Hace un año fui a un retreat de mujeres… este fin de semana fue el retreat donde estoy participando.Cuando llegue le dije a la organizadora… tal vez una buena pregunta para hacernos es que ha cambiado en nuestras vidas en el último año… pero ahí me pregunté yo a mi misma, qué ha cambiado en tu vida en el último año?Mucho y todo! Y largo para escribir por acá… la razón de que te escribo es para agradecerte tu tiempo el cual dedicaste a nuestras charlas, porque de verdad gracias a ti en mucha parte soy la mejor versión de mí que hoy!”
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