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
Most of us are doing the best we can each day to get through the day, to complete every task required of us, and to try to find our own happiness. Sometimes, despite doing everything to the best of our ability, we still feel like we fall short, it isn’t enough, & we aren’t happy. Often moving toward the life we want means that we need to stop avoiding uncomfortable emotions & to stop acting out...
You're fed up with the food roller coaster and feel trapped in a vicious cycle fighting with food and your body. Your anxiety feels debilitating and you wonder if obsessing worry will plague you for the rest of your life. You're lost and feel stuck about your next move -- what it is you actually want to do with your life, and who it is you actually want to be. Asking the right questions leads t...
I help Austin women delve into the issues that they think others won't understand. The stuff that weighs on you and makes you feel like crap. You know that stuff. It sucks(!!!), and I can help. Together, we will talk about the things that are getting in the way of you living your best life, and we will find the tools/skills/techniques to work through them. My office is a space of abiding...
The process of seeking help can feel daunting, especially when you are in the midst of struggle. But you have already taken an incredibly courageous step: you're considering therapy. I hope we can work on your next steps together. I specialize in eating disorders, OCD and emotion dysregulation. I am intensively trained in dialectical behavior therapy (BehavioralTech 2020), and my approach, whil...
I value helping people resolve distress for a variety of reasons. Seeking support can be difficult, and I'm passionate about providing a warm and collaborative experience to help you explore your needs and goals. I work with people to improve mood, process grief, explore identity, improve confidence, address eating and body image concerns, make life decisions, navigate transitions, enhance...
Do you have anxiety? Constant worry, stress, overwhelm, panic attacks? Maybe you've tried everything you know, but anxiety still strikes fear in your mind, stresses your body, and significantly disrupts your life. You want your anxiety to be gone NOW, and you know it is a problem, but you just can't seem to make it go away or worse, you fear it won’t! Anxiety is debilitating! I get it! What mos...
Life has deep meaning and value; however sometimes things happen that can leave you feeling disconnected from yourself, others and the world. Maybe you feel shame, anxiety, loneliness, or struggles with eating and body image. I believe in a body-mind-spirit approach that understands your symptoms as an invitation to look deeper within in order to reclaim a state of wholeness and meaning in life...
Is being stuck in your house leaving you stuck in your head? Have you been told you worry too much, even given current circumstances? Are you constantly going to the worst case scenario? Does it seem like you've tried everything, and nothing is helping you feel less anxious, obsessive, or paranoid? I am trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) through the Beck Institute to address depression...
I enjoy helping overfunctioners live a more balanced life. Another way to think of it is if you struggle with perfectionism and overachieving to the point of stress/exhaustion or anxiety/depression, I can help you learn to love and accept yourself as you are and be okay with using self-care and asking for help when you need it! I am also passionate about working with teens preparing for or...
*Currently not accepting new clients* Most people who seek counseling do so because something in their life is not quite right. Maybe you have already identified what is off in your life – depression, anxiety, a toxic relationship, a past trauma, a painful life transition. Maybe you are the family member or friend that people generally rely on; you give to others freely but sometimes feel as...
We are a compassionate results driven mental health practice utilizing a precision-based model of care with a top-notch administrative staff providing the highest level of personalized concierge service from the time of initial inquiry throughout the entirety of the therapeutic process.
Our team of exceptionally skilled licensed therapists provide individual, family, and couples counseling bri...
PLEASE NOTE: MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM UNABLE TO ACCEPT NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. Being a young adult female in high school, college, or in the beginning of your career can be both an exciting and terrifying time. Whether it be anxiety, self-esteem struggles, issues adjusting to and balancing new schedules/demands, relationships, possible current or past trauma and grief, new livin...
*ONLINE THERAPIST* Like you, I’ve felt like I was working really hard to keep it all balanced but was somehow only treading water. Now, I use my personal and professional experience and all the knowledge I got earning my doctorate in psychology to help you find meaningful balance. My focus is on helping you escape life’s overwhelm by teaching you step-by-step, actionable strategies proven to he...
Got COVID stress? Or were you feeling stressed and anxious before the pandemic? If you live or work in the DC area, you are very familiar with stress. Chances are your work-life balance isn't at all balanced. Maybe you are a perfectionist always trying to do more. Maybe you are a people pleaser who struggles to say "No". Meaningful pursuits such as fulfilling relationships, personal interests a...
