The tendency to want to be perfect in most or all aspects of life can cause stress, but it can also result from a mental health condition such as anxiety or Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Striving for perfection can also be related to childhood trauma. If a person learned they only received love when they performed well, they might carry these core beliefs into their adult life.
Available Treatment Options
Therapist interventions for perfectionism include examining the thought patterns and core beliefs related to perfectionism and then challenging them. By challenging thoughts and beliefs, a person may see how their psyche is harming them. This awareness can create change, or change may come through further exploration and counseling intervention.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Perfectionism
Seeking therapy doesn’t mean you’re failing. Instead, it may mean you’re ready for personal growth & lasting transformation. When you feel overwhelmed, on edge, & pressured to “get it right," it’s tough to live the life you imagined. Anxiety gets in the way of trusting yourself & knowing how whole you really are. As humans, we all encounter difficulties -big & small- but you don’t have to face...
When you’re going through a life transition, it is difficult to find your footing. Whether you chose this change or not, it's like one area of life has shaken your whole world. It's had an impact at home, in relationships, with family, at school, or work. You feel alone and confused. You want to enjoy the present and feel hopeful, instead of constantly playing over what you should have done...
Your mind is spinning 24/7 and you can never seem to get a break. You worry constantly that something bad is going to happen and that you'll be responsible or that everyone will reject you. On the outside your life looks pretty great, but you feel like you have to put on a show or pretend to be feeling comfortable and confident when you're not. Whenever disagreement comes up, you either swallow...
I primarily work with women who are going through a life transition. Sometimes this looks like the end of a relationship, feeling stuck in a career, or not really being sure where to go next but knowing it is time to make a change. I am passionate about providing support to my clients and helping them feel empowered. I specialize in perinatal counseling and see women struggling with infertility...
SUMMER 2020: NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS - Sorry for the inconvenience :( How much joy can we possibly have in this life without connection? Well, this comes much easier for some than others... but I believe your son or daughter can have it. As an adolescent specialist my practice is mostly teens; I particularly specialize with teens on the autism spectrum. Helping them build connection with othe...
I place great emphasis on the importance of the therapeutic relationship. I work to foster a safe and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel understood and fully supported. I enjoy working collaboratively with patients and coordinating treatment efforts with complimentary mental health and medical professionals to help patients achieve therapeutic goals and an enhanced quality of...
You: look great on paper, but deep down you're struggling and ashamed to admit it - especially when others have it so much worse. You're sensitive, idealistic, and creative. You're aware of your potential and people reflect it back to you, but you're having trouble finding traction. You're not connecting with your work the way you want to, and your co-working relationships are "fine," but not...
Too much? Not enough? Will you ever find "just right"? This emotional tug-of-war takes a toll on you and your loved ones. You do everything you "should" do, yet you are not happy. Something seems off, but you can't quite figure it out. Maybe it is time to untangle the behaviors and patterns that are no longer serving you; I can help. Together, we’ll explore the limiting beliefs and patterns tha...
It is my pleasure to help you live the life you want for yourself. I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, grief, stress, work-life balance, low self-esteem, interpersonal issues, life transitions, identity issues, and chronic medical conditions. I am passionate and devoted to my work and believe whole-heartedly in the valu...
My specialty is working with children, adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression and OCD. I worked at McLean’s residential OCD facility and Rogers’ residential, partial and intensive programs for anxiety/OCD. I use a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion-focused therapy (CFT). A powerful treatment tool is expos...
My clients describe me as someone they feel safe and comfortable with, someone they feel they can trust, and someone that genuinely cares for them. Many of my clients have unhealed childhood wounds, and/or struggle with anxiety, depression or interpersonal relationship issues. Some of my clients describe themselves as "perfectionist" with "type A personality"; others say they are "people please...
Anxiety has hijacked your life. You’re really good at imagining the worst case scenario. Your mind is excellent at anticipating the future, and at replaying things that have already happened. You question whether you are good enough and often feel self-conscious. You overthink everything. And your body buys in to this story – heart racing, shallow breathing, your stomach in knots. All of this...
You lost yourself somewhere along the way. You're disconnected from your authentic self. You find yourself consumed by your thoughts, generally future-tripping or ruminating about the past. It's a real struggle to be present and focus. Your thought process is exhausting; decisions are hard to make and you lack clarity. I understand what you are experiencing and I want you to know, there is hope...
PLEASE NOTE, I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Change can happen the moment you decide to move toward it, as you may be doing right now. My role is to help you find your personal power and express it, while releasing beliefs, emotions, and habits that do not serve your true self. I want to help you develop your creative and productive skills to create the life you want, while providing...
I provide non-judgmental care for Sexual and Gender Outsiders. *NOTE* I do NOT return phone calls without a Voicemail message requesting a return call and letting me know if it is safe to leave a message. My additional clinical specialties involve working with the chronically ill and high-achieving clients who struggle with impostor syndrome and perfectionism. Limited new client slots available...
