Perfectionism therapists in Phoenix, Arizona AZ
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Perfectionism
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Perfectionism can create significant stress, self-criticism, and fear of failure. Individuals may feel constant pressure to meet unrealistic expectations or struggle with decision-making and procrastination. Treatment focuses on building healthier thinking patterns, reducing self-judgment, and developing more balanced approaches to achievement and personal growth
6 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Claudia Blackwell talks about how perfectionism is born out of shame. It's a quote that has stuck with me for years. Perfectionism causes us to feel like we are never good enough, directly attacking our self-worth. Supportive therapy can help us identify the attacks of perfectionism, learn the language of our inner critic, and forge a path forward with self-compassion and self-acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Celeste Celaya
Counselor/Therapist, MC, LPC, CCTP-II
Perfectionism is associated with high levels of anxiety, people-pleasing, and struggling to slow down without guilt. I help women struggling with perfectionism separate their worth from productivity and feel safe enough to slow down.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Perfectionism
Ben Hedberg
Licensed Professional Counselor, MC, LPC, BCC
I help men who struggle with perfectionism, overthinking, and pressure to perform. Treatment focuses on reducing unrealistic expectations, improving decision-making, and developing a more balanced and sustainable approach to work and life.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Perfectionism
Restored Counseling & Wellness Center, PLLC
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, NMD
Perfectionism is rarely about high standards — it's almost always about fear. Fear of failure, rejection, not being enough. At Restored, we help clients trace perfectionism back to its roots, addressing the subconscious beliefs that drive it and the toll it takes on mental health, relationships, and quality of life. The goal isn't lowering your standards — it's freeing you from the relentless pressure that's been quietly running your life.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Perfectionism
Desert to Peaks Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Our approach to working with perfectionism is compassionate, insight-driven, and practical. Perfectionism often develops as a strategy for achieving, gaining approval, or protecting against failure, and it can coexist with high ambition and success. Together, we explore the underlying fears, standards, and self-beliefs that fuel the pressure, while separating healthy striving from patterns that lead to burnout, anxiety, or self-criticism. Sessions may focus on helping you build more flexible thinking, strengthen self-compassion, and redefine worth beyond productivity or performance. Through evidence-based tools and thoughtful challenge, your therapist will help you work toward maintaining excellence without sacrificing well-being.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Phoenix, AZ
Online in Phoenix, AZ Arizona
Phoenix's extreme summer heat and sprawling, car-dependent geography contribute to social isolation and depression, with many residents spending months in largely indoor environments with limited organic social contact. The city has grown rapidly through domestic migration, and therapists frequently work with the disconnection and loneliness that can accompany life in a place where many people lack long-established roots and community ties. Phoenix has a significant veteran population, and therapists specializing in military trauma, PTSD, and veteran family concerns are well represented. Banner Health and Dignity Health provide major institutional mental health resources, with a large private practice community serving Scottsdale, Tempe, and the East Valley.
Perfectionism therapists in Phoenix, Arizona Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Phoenix, Arizona average 14 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 31% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 28% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 28% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Teen |
| 31% | Senior |
| 16% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 31% | Military / Veterans |
| 31% | Men |
| 28% | LGBTQ+ |
| 25% | Persons with Disabilities |