Perfectionism therapists in Tempe, AZ
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Tempe, Arizona. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
MaVie Behavioral Health
Counselor/Therapist, MD, PMHNP, PA-C, NP, LISAC, PRSS
Perfectionism
At MaVie Behavioral Health, we know that striving for perfection often leads to overwhelming pressure, harsh self-criticism, and constant anxiety over making mistakes. When the need to get everything "right" becomes exhausting, it can cause burnout, procrastination, or resorting to substances like opioids, Kratom, or 7-OH just to turn off a racing mind. Through 100% virtual counseling, our master’s-level counselors help you break free from all-or-nothing thinking, silence your internal critic, and cultivate self-compassion. We provide practical behavioral strategies to help you let go of unrealistic standards, lower your stress, and find real balance—all from the comfort of home.
2 Years Experience
Online in Tempe, AZ (Online Only)
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 (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 Tempe, AZ (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
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
Perfectionism
Jessica Cronk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC
Perfectionism often looks like achievement from the outside, but internally it can create anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, and a persistent feeling that nothing is ever quite good enough. I help clients understand the beliefs and fears that fuel perfectionism while developing healthier ways of pursuing excellence without sacrificing well-being. Using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and ACT, we work to challenge rigid standards, build self-trust, and create a more sustainable relationship with achievement and success.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
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 Tempe, AZ
Online in Tempe, AZ
Tempe is home to Arizona State University, one of the largest universities in the United States by enrollment, giving the city an unusually young demographic profile and a mental health landscape dominated by the needs of students, young adults, and university staff. Therapists in Tempe frequently work with issues common to young adult life—academic stress, identity development, anxiety, relationship challenges, and substance use—and ASU's comprehensive counseling center is a key resource for enrolled students. The city's location at the center of the Phoenix metro area means therapists are readily accessible across a range of specialties, with practices concentrated in the areas around Mill Avenue and downtown Tempe. Many therapists in the area offer sliding scale or reduced-fee services to serve the student population alongside their full-fee private practice clients.
Perfectionism therapists in Tempe, AZ Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Tempe, AZ average 13 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (33%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$206
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 35% | Senior |
| 28% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 30% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 22% | Black / African American |
| 20% | Hispanic / Latino |