Failure to Launch: Ready to Launch? Understanding the Psychology Behind Delay
Join Andrea Cruz, LMFT & Daniel Olexa, MCC for a free 2 hours workshop. Procrastination isn't laziness — it's emotion regulation. This workshop with Andrea Cruz, LMFT and Daniel Olexa, MCC explores the nervous system patterns behind avoidance: what triggers fight, flight, and freeze responses, what makes us feel safe, and how to move from self-criticism to self-awareness to self-acceptance. You'll learn why your brain prioritizes short-term mood repair over your long-term goals — and walk away with practical strategies to break the cycle.
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Is This You?
You Know Something Needs to Change
If any of these feel painfully familiar, this webinar was made for you.
You voluntarily delay tasks you intend to do — despite expecting negative consequences
You're stuck between fear of failure (perfectionism, self-doubt, imposter syndrome) and fear of success (doubting your potential, fearing judgment)
Chronic delay has increased your stress, guilt, and eroded your self-trust
You've missed opportunities and feel trapped in a cycle of avoidance and shame
Your attention and energy are drained — too many directions, too many browser tabs open, no closure
You know you could do more but can't stop the pattern of overwhelm and paralysis
If you checked even one of those boxes, you're in the right place.
What You'll Walk Away With
2 Hours That Could Change Everything
This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation with practitioners who understand what you're going through.
The Brain Science of Avoidance
Understand why procrastination is linked to emotional discomfort — your brain prioritizes short-term mood repair, and avoidance temporarily reduces anxiety. It's not a character flaw.
Fear of Failure vs. Fear of Success
Identify which emotional driver is keeping you stuck — perfectionism, overwhelm, imposter syndrome, or the fear of losing friends and facing judgment if you succeed.
From Self-Criticism to Self-Acceptance
Learn to reframe 'I'm lazy' into 'Something about this feels threatening or overwhelming.' Curiosity interrupts shame — and opens the door to forward motion.
Practical Strategies That Actually Work
Break tasks into smaller steps, use the 10-minute start rule, reduce perfectionistic standards, and pair action with self-compassion. Progress over perfection.
Your Personalized Launch Plan
Leave with a concrete plan for building momentum through small, consistent steps that rewire the avoidance habit loop — plus access to group therapy for ongoing support.
Plus: Go Deeper
For those ready for sustained transformation, we'll introduce our 4-8 week group therapy programs starting the week after the webinar. Starting at $260/person.
Meet Your Facilitators
Led by Licensed Clinicians Who Get It
This isn't a lecture from someone who read a book. These are practitioners who do this work every day.
Andrea Cruz, LMFT
Founder & Clinical Director
Andrea is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Volare Counseling. She specializes in self-abandonment, codependency, and relational healing — helping clients break patterns that have kept them stuck for years. Her approach blends evidence-based therapy with deep compassion.
Daniel Olexa, MCC
Master Certified Coach
Bringing clinical expertise and practical tools to help you break through.
Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes, completely free. No credit card required. No hidden upsells during the webinar. Just real tools and real talk.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway and we'll send you the replay link within 24 hours. But live attendees get priority Q&A access.
Who is this for?
Anyone who voluntarily delays important tasks despite knowing the consequences — whether that shows up as perfectionism, overwhelm, fear of failure, or fear of success. You don't need a diagnosis — you just need to feel stuck.
What happens after the webinar?
You'll have the option to join our 4-8 week group therapy programs starting the week after. But there's zero pressure — the webinar alone will give you actionable tools.
Is this therapy?
This is a psychoeducational webinar, not a therapy session. Think of it as a masterclass from a licensed counselor and certified coach. If you want deeper therapeutic work, we'll share those options at the end.
Digital Resource
Companion Workbook
Exercises, journal prompts, and frameworks from this workshop. Work through the material at your own pace.
$24.99
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