Perfectionism therapists in Huntington Beach, California CA
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Perfectionism
Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PMH-C
Perfectionism is the thief of joy! As a recovering perfectionist myself, I will be kind but honest with you when I notice perfectionism creeping in to your thinking and self-image. By gently rooting it out, I can support you towards accepting things as they are while remaining confident in yourself and motivated to make positive changes.
13 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Perfectionism
David Sudyka
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to get everything right, often leading to stress, procrastination, or feeling like nothing is ever good enough. It can be hard to relax or feel satisfied with what you accomplish. In therapy we will work on understanding where these patterns come from and how to shift them into something more balanced. The goal is to help you feel more flexible, more self accepting, and less weighed down by expectations.
4 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LEP, NCC, APCC, AMFT, ASW, NCC
Perfectionism is often a survival strategy used to feel safe or worthy. We help you peel back the layers of high-functioning anxiety to find a life based on "good enough" and genuine self-acceptance
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Perfectionism
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Perfectionism often develops as a way to manage anxiety, self-worth, and fear of failure. While it can lead to high achievement, it can also create pressure, rigidity, and dissatisfaction. I help individuals understand the underlying drivers of perfectionism and develop more flexible, balanced ways of approaching themselves and their work.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Perfectionism
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Perfectionism can feel like a constant pressure to perform, achieve, or appear “good enough,” often leaving you exhausted, anxious, or self-critical. It’s usually rooted in early experiences, fear of failure, or unmet expectations. In therapy, we explore the beliefs driving perfectionistic patterns, develop healthier self-compassion, and create practical strategies for balance and emotional freedom. With Christ-centered guidance, you’ll learn to embrace progress over perfection, honor your worth, and live with greater peace and authenticity.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Perfectionism
Natasha Vandamme
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Perfectionism or self doubt can make it hard to feel good enough, leaving you pushing through even when something inside still hurts. Therapy can be a place where you no longer have to carry that alone. If you’re hoping to unfold your emotional truth and nurture your relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you, therapy can be a space to honor your emotions, explore how your experiences have shaped you, and live more in alignment with your needs, values, and desires. Together we will create a space to connect with your emotions and gently explore the ways you learned to protect yourself. With compassionate curiosity, we can discover what empowers you to love and trust yourself more deeply.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Huntington Beach, CA
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California
Perfectionism
Dr. Michael Marossy
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Perfectionism often involves far more than simply having high standards. Many individuals struggling with perfectionism experience chronic self-criticism, fear of failure, anxiety, procrastination, emotional burnout, shame, difficulty relaxing, or a persistent feeling that they are never “good enough” regardless of achievement or external success.
I help clients better understand the emotional and relational roots of perfectionistic patterns while developing greater self-compassion, psychological flexibility, and a healthier relationship with achievement, performance, and self-worth. Therapy focuses on reducing rigid thinking and chronic pressure while helping clients build more balanced, meaningful, and emotionally sustainable ways of living.
8 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Perfectionism
The Connection Clinic
Marriage and Family Therapist
We assist individuals struggling with perfectionism by helping them cultivate self-compassion and realistic expectations. Our goal is to allow for healthier living and greater life satisfaction.
9 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Perfectionism often shows up as pressure, self-criticism, and fear of failure. Together, we explore the roots of perfectionism and work toward building self-compassion, flexibility, and a more balanced, sustainable way of relating to yourself.
5 Years Experience
Online in Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
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 Huntington Beach, CA California (Online Only)
Huntington Beach — 'Surf City USA' — cultivates a strong outdoor and athletic identity that creates particular mental health dynamics around body image, performance anxiety, and the psychological costs of a lifestyle culture that prizes youth and physical capability. The city's predominantly White, affluent coastal character contrasts with pockets of economic precarity and a substance use landscape connected to its beach culture and proximity to the broader Orange County recovery community. Hoag Hospital provides institutional mental health resources alongside a well-established private therapy community serving Huntington Beach and the surrounding South Orange County coastal corridor. The city's proximity to both Los Angeles and the Orange County recovery ecosystem means therapists here frequently work at the intersection of addiction, identity, and the particular stresses of competitive coastal California life.
Perfectionism therapists in Huntington Beach, California Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Huntington Beach, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (49%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 9% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
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
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 70% | Women |
| 59% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 38% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 38% | Men |