Perfectionism therapists in Oceanside, California CA
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Perfectionism
Dr. Divya Kakaiya Healthy Within
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Ph. D M.S. BCN-L
Perfectionism is a nervous system in a constant state of threat — the brain scanning relentlessly for error, inadequacy, and judgment, driven by hyperactive self-monitoring circuits that never power down.
Neurofeedback quiets this exhausting vigilance by retraining the brain's arousal and self-evaluation networks toward a calmer baseline. Standards don't disappear — but the neurological terror behind them does, replacing driven anxiety with genuine, sustainable motivation.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Perfectionism
Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Perfectionism often looks like high standards, but underneath it there may be anxiety, self-pressure, fear of mistakes, shame, or difficulty trusting yourself. I work with perfectionism as a pattern that can limit freedom, pleasure, creativity, and connection. Our work focuses on understanding what perfectionism is protecting, how it lives in the body and relationships, and how to build more flexibility, self-acceptance, and alignment with your values.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Perfectionism
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
In-Person Near Oceanside, CA
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Perfectionism
Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping clients reduce rigid expectations and develop more flexible, self-compassionate thinking.
7 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Perfectionism
Diane Hough, LMFT — Integrative Therapy for Relationships & Life Transitions
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Perfectionism can look like competence and high achievement from the outside while feeling exhausting on the inside. If you're constantly evaluating yourself or feeling that what you do is never quite enough, therapy can help you soften the inner pressure and develop greater self-trust and ease.
32 Years Experience
Online in Oceanside, CA California
Oceanside is a coastal city in northern San Diego County situated directly adjacent to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, one of the largest Marine Corps installations in the country, and the city's mental health landscape is heavily shaped by the needs of active duty service members, veterans, and military families. Trauma, PTSD, military sexual trauma, deployment stress, and the challenges of military-to-civilian transition are among the most common concerns for therapists working in the area. San Diego County behavioral health services extend to Oceanside, and several private practices specialize specifically in military-affiliated populations. The city also has a growing civilian population of families and retirees attracted by its beaches and lower housing costs than central San Diego, and general therapy needs are well served by a broad network of local practitioners.
Perfectionism therapists in Oceanside, California Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Oceanside, California average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 98% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Somatic Therapy (48%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (44%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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| 2% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
| 44% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 40% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 56% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 37% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 35% | Men |