Perfectionism therapists in Elk Grove, CA
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Elk Grove, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Abigail (Abi) Zarate Ramsay
Pre-Licensed Professional, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee, Professional Clinical Counselor Trainee
I help clients struggling with perfectionism, self-criticism, and burnout learn to set kinder expectations, tolerate mistakes, and build a more flexible, values-based sense of success.
0 Years Experience
Online in Elk Grove, CA (Online Only)
Michelle Roberts
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
It can feel like a treadmill that you can't slow down. Goal posts always moving. Let's unpack the origin story of this struggle and start making small shifts that honor your needs and boundaries.
12 Years Experience
Online in Elk Grove, CA (Online Only)
Tara McGrath
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
You may not identify as a "perfectionist" because you're not doing things perfectly. In reality, people who struggle with perfectionism feel like they're never performing well enough, and they can always find the flaws in everything they do. These tendencies can also with correlate with procrastination. I work with people to improve their self-compassion and self-worth to allow for excellence instead of unrealistic perfection.
23 Years Experience
Online in Elk Grove, CA
Elena Duong
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Perfectionism is not effective because it shifts attention from progress to flaw-fixing. Instead of helping people do better, it often causes delay, stress, and self-doubt, which make work and life harder rather than more successful.
12 Years Experience
Online in Elk Grove, CA (Online Only)
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many people don’t realize that perfectionism isn’t about doing things perfectly—it’s about feeling like anything less than what they had in their minds is unacceptable. This mindset often creates constant self‑criticism, pressure, and a sense that nothing is ever “good enough,” even when you’re working incredibly hard. I help clients notice these patterns with compassion and begin shifting toward a more grounded, accepting way of relating to themselves.
15 Years Experience
Online in Elk Grove, CA
Elk Grove is a fast-growing, notably diverse Sacramento suburb with large Asian-American (including Hmong), South Asian, Latino, and Black communities, drawing families with newer housing and well-regarded schools. Mental health needs center on parenting and academic pressure, intergenerational and immigrant family dynamics, and building community in neighborhoods where many residents are newcomers. Sacramento's regional provider market and growing local practices serve the city, with culturally specific care in rising demand.
Perfectionism therapists in Elk Grove, CA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Elk Grove, CA average 13 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Somatic Therapy (47%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Asian |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 33% | Men |