Perfectionism therapists in Tempe, Arizona AZ
Tempe Therapists (Statistics)
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 100% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 46% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 38% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
We are proud to feature top rated Perfectionism therapists in Tempe. We encourage you to review each profile to find your best match.
Perfectionism
Sherrelle Thompson
Counselor/Therapist, LAC
I provide therapeutic support for individuals struggling with perfectionism, whether it presents as constant self-criticism, fear of failure, procrastination, people-pleasing, or feeling that nothing is ever “good enough.” While perfectionism can sometimes appear as high achievement or strong work ethic, it often comes with anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, and difficulty enjoying accomplishments.
In therapy, we explore the underlying beliefs and experiences that fuel perfectionistic thinking and develop healthier, more balanced standards. I help clients build self-compassion, challenge all-or-nothing thought patterns, reduce performance-based self-esteem, and cultivate a more flexible mindset. My goal is to support you in striving for excellence without sacrificing your peace, confidence, or emotional well-being.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Tempe, AZ 85288
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
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 Tempe, AZ Arizona (Online Only)
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 Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, 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 Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona
Perfectionism
Timothy Weymann
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.)
Perfectionism can look like achievement, drive, and high standards on the outside—but on the inside, it often feels like pressure, self-criticism, and never quite being “enough.” As a therapist who works with perfectionism, I help clients untangle the fear and self-doubt that fuel the constant striving, and create space for a more balanced, compassionate way of living. Together, we’ll explore where these patterns began, how they show up in your relationships, work, and self-talk, and what they may be protecting you from. Therapy isn’t about lowering your standards—it’s about shifting from harsh self-judgment to sustainable growth. You can pursue excellence without sacrificing your well-being. My approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and practical. We’ll build tools to quiet your inner critic, tolerate imperfection, and reconnect with your values—so success feels fulfilling rather than exhausting. You deserve a life driven by intention, not fear.
14 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ Arizona (Online Only)