Perfectionism therapists in Red Deer, AB
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Perfectionism
Suzanne Thompson Counselling
Registered Social Worker, BSW, RSW
Perfectionism can overwhelm us and also cause us to miss out on so much with the fear of failure tied into it. Whether you are struggling with positive or negative perfectionism, I am here to help you break free from it and build up your self worth so that you can see that you are enough, just as you are. We will work together to discover what is driving it and how to help you overcome it. Reach out for a free 15 minute consultation to ensure you feel I would be a good fit, as that is an important part of the process.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Red Deer, AB T4N 3Z6
Online in Red Deer, AB
Perfectionism
Candice Seligman
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP, DVATI, CCC
Perfectionism can show up as feeling never quite good enough, fear of making mistakes, difficulty resting, overthinking decisions, or carrying pressure to be constantly improving, performing, or meeting very high expectations. You may feel exhausted by trying to get everything right, struggling with self-criticism, or feeling anxious when things are out of control. I work somatically, trauma-informed, with the nervous system, inner child, and energy field, to help release the deeper roots of perfectionistic patterns. My focus is compassionate, root-cause healing that supports you in deeper understanding of your patterns, feeling safer in your body, more connected to your Self, and more.
6 Years Experience
Online in Red Deer, AB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Approach: CBT, emotion-focused, and self-compassion approaches.
We explore the fear of failure, criticism, comparison, and the belief that worth depends on achievement. Therapy focuses on understanding the protective function of perfectionism while developing flexibility, self-compassion, and healthier expectations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Red Deer, AB
Perfectionism
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Perfectionism isn't about striving for excellence—it is a survival strategy designed to protect you from the pain of feeling not good enough. On the outside, your high standards make you look incredibly driven, successful, and reliable. But privately, the pressure to never make a mistake leaves you trapped in a relentless cycle of overthinking, chronic procrastination, and severe high-achievement burnout. You are left feeling deeply exhausted, stuck, and hyper-focused on what you should be doing, rather than who you actually are.I specialize in helping clients break free from the suffocating weight of perfectionism, self-doubt, and the chronic people-pleasing that often tags along with it. In our collaborative space, we won't try to "fix" you or strip away your drive. Instead, we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to gently untangle unhelpful mindsets, quiet your loud inner critic, and build practical everyday tools rooted in self-compassion.Because perfectionism keeps your body in a state of constant, low-grade alarm, traditional talk therapy can sometimes keep you trapped in your head. To bypass that intellectual armor, we integrate somatic tools, breathing techniques, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely access, process, and release the hidden physical tension, fear, and years of stuck emotional material driving your anxiety. Together, we will calm your nervous system so you can step out of chronic overwhelm and into an authentic, intentional, and aligned way of living.
2 Years Experience
Online in Red Deer, AB
Perfectionism
Lauren Hone
Registered Psychotherapist, CCC, Registered Psychotherapist, Yoga teacher
Holding yourself to high standards can look like success on the outside, but often comes with pressure and self-doubt underneath. Therapy helps you understand where that pressure comes from and shift the patterns so you can still care about your goals without feeling constantly weighed down by them.
2 Years Experience
Online in Red Deer, AB
Perfectionism therapists in Red Deer, AB Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Red Deer, AB average 7 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (63%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (48%).
Average years in practice
7 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
85%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 82% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 63% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) |
| 44% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 4% | Children |
Client Focus
| 74% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Asian |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |