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Perfectionism therapists in Irvine, CA

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San Diego, California therapist: Amy @ Inner Nature Therapy, licensed clinical social worker
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 Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Irvine, California therapist: Melissa Berschauer, marriage and family therapist
Perfectionism

Melissa Berschauer

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Holding yourself to impossible standards usually results in a lot of anxiety and procrastination rather than actual satisfaction. Feeling burned out is sometimes the next level of perfectionism. I help you untangle your worth from your productivity, allowing you to breathe a little easier without losing your drive.  
14 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Los Angeles, California therapist: David Sudyka, marriage and family therapist
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 Irvine, CA (Online Only)
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Irvine, California therapist: Monica M. Huston, marriage and family therapist
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 in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in Irvine, CA
Newport Beach, California therapist: Romina Schnelle, marriage and family therapist
Perfectionism

Romina Schnelle

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Perfectionism can leave you feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough, despite your accomplishments. It often fuels anxiety, self-criticism, procrastination, burnout, and a constant fear of making mistakes or disappointing others. Together, we'll explore the underlying beliefs and experiences that contribute to these patterns while developing healthier ways to approach success, setbacks, and self-worth. My goal is to help you build greater self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence so you can pursue your goals without being held back by perfectionism.  
6 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Yorba Linda, California therapist: New Beginnings Christian Counseling, marriage and family therapist
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 Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Long Beach, California therapist: Freestyle Supervision and EMDR Group LLC, counselor/therapist
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 Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Long Beach, California therapist: LaTianna Williams, Therapy, Sexology, and Holistic Tantra, marriage and family therapist
Perfectionism

LaTianna Williams, Therapy, Sexology, and Holistic Tantra

Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CTRS, ABS
Perfectionism and Imposter’s Syndrome: Perfectionism can create the illusion of success while quietly fueling anxiety, self-criticism, burnout, procrastination, and fear of failure. No matter how much you achieve, it may never feel like enough. I help clients uncover the beliefs and experiences driving perfectionism and develop healthier ways of relating to themselves and their goals. Together, we’ll cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and a more balanced approach to achievement. This work is about letting go of impossible standards and creating space for growth, authenticity, and genuine fulfillment.  
8 Years Experience
Online in Irvine, CA (Online Only)
Arcadia, California therapist: G. Roman Gupta, LCSW, therapist
Perfectionism

G. Roman Gupta, LCSW

Therapist, LCSW
I have been practicing for almost 20 years and I have a strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally aware, LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex positive, kink positive, poly affirming, feminist perspective. I have trained and practiced in a variety of treatment methods that offer us a variety of ways to meet your goals whether as an individual, couple, or family.  
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Irvine, CA
Online in Irvine, CA
Irvine is one of the wealthiest and most planned cities in the United States — anchored by UC Irvine and home to the regional headquarters of dozens of major corporations — with a therapy community shaped by the intersection of high-achievement academic culture, tech and finance sector burnout, and a large East Asian population that brings distinct cultural dimensions to help-seeking and mental health. The city's majority-minority population — with Chinese, Korean, Indian, and Iranian communities among the most prominent — drives strong demand for multilingual therapists who can work across multiple cultural frameworks. Hoag Hospital and the UCI Health system provide institutional mental health resources, with a well-established private practice community serving Irvine's planned residential villages. UCI's clinical psychology training program supplies a significant number of therapists to the broader Orange County ecosystem.

Perfectionism therapists in Irvine, California Statistics

Perfectionism therapists in Irvine, California average 12 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Somatic Therapy (48%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (45%).

Average years in practice

12 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$202

Accept insurance

45%

Offer sliding scale

41%

Gender ID

69% Female
17% Male
8% Non-Binary
6% Gender Fluid

Session Type

55% In Person and Online
45% Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

73% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
48% Somatic Therapy
45% Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
41% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
41% Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
41% Psychodynamic Therapy
39% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

Ages Served

100% Adult
82% Young Adult
59% Senior
45% Teen
18% Children

Client Focus

66% Women
52% LGBTQ+
36% Hispanic / Latino
32% Buddhist
32% Persons with Disabilities

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