Perfectionism therapists in Sherwood Park, AB
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Heron Payne Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, RTC
Perfectionism can look like high standards and responsibility on the outside, while internally bringing pressure, self-criticism, overthinking, procrastination, or a persistent sense that what you do is never quite enough. You may find it difficult to rest, make mistakes, disappoint others, or feel satisfied with your accomplishments. I help clients explore what perfectionism is protecting and how it may be connected to belonging, approval, safety, or self-worth. Through mindfulness, relational awareness, and compassionate curiosity, we can loosen rigid expectations and build a more flexible, trusting relationship with yourself—without giving up the parts of you that care deeply about doing things well.
1 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Breaking the Exhausting Loop: Moving Beyond Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
Perfectionism rarely stems from a desire to excel—it is often a protective shield built to guard against judgment, failure, and the terrifying feeling of not being "enough." When paired with imposter syndrome, it creates an exhausting mental loop: you set impossibly high standards, burn yourself out achieving them, and then attribute your success entirely to luck or timing, waiting for the other shoe to drop and reveal you as a "fraud."
This continuous cycle keeps your nervous system trapped in high-stakes survival mode. Every project, relationship, or decision becomes a test of your worth, transforming daily life into a relentless effort to perform, over-prepare, and maintain control while secretly fearing exposure.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we understand the quiet exhaustion of carrying the world on your shoulders while constantly doubting your place in it. Guided by our foundational values of empathy, tailored care, and authentic growth, we offer a warm, judgment-free space to dismantle the rigid demands you place on yourself.
Through our heart-centered, integrative approach, we work with you to:
Unpack the Roots of the Protection Loop: Understand how perfectionism and self-doubt developed as coping mechanisms, shifting from harsh self-criticism to deep somatic awareness.
Soothe the Performance Alarm: Learn evidence-based nervous system regulation tools to manage the anxiety of making mistakes, delegating tasks, or setting firm boundaries.
Reclaim Authentic Self-Worth: Internalize your genuine achievements, drop the heavy mask of perfection, and cultivate quiet, grounded self-trust that doesn't depend on constant external validation.
You don't have to keep earning your right to exist through relentless achievement. Real freedom begins when you allow yourself to be human, drop the burden of proof, and step into a life fueled by genuine peace, confidence, and restored joy.
26 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Kaylei Murray
Registered Psychotherapist, CRPO, ACTA
I support clients in exploring the pressure to perform, achieve, or maintain control. Therapy focuses on understanding the roots of perfectionism and developing more flexible and self-compassionate ways of functioning.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Sherwood Park, AB
Online in Sherwood Park, AB
Perfectionism
Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Understanding the pressures of high standards and self-criticism, and learning how to shift toward more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to yourself and others.
1 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Julie Cochrane - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist, CCP
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
Perfectionism is not really about high standards. It is about safety. Somewhere along the way, the subconscious decided that being good enough, being beyond criticism or being in complete control was the way to be safe and accepted. That decision then becomes a daily tax: overworking, second-guessing, never quite arriving. RTT goes back to the moment that decision was made and updates the meaning underneath it. The standards can stay. What changes is the price you pay to meet them. Most of my perfectionist clients are women in leadership, founders or creatives. The work is online via Zoom and confidential.
6 Years Experience
Online in Sherwood Park, AB (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Sherwood Park, AB Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Sherwood Park, 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+ |