Perfectionism therapists in San Jose, CA
Browse Perfectionism therapists in San Jose, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 San Jose, CA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Advent Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT (R.N.-retired)
The compulsion to get everything right is both exhausting and spiritually corrosive. Perfectionism frequently presents as high standards while quietly robbing you of joy, straining your relationships, and distorting your understanding of God's grace. Together we will examine its roots, challenge the falsehoods that sustain it, and help you come to rest in the truth that you are God's workmanship — not because you are perfect, but because you are His.
10 Years Experience
Online in San Jose, CA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
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 San Jose, CA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
J. Rosalyn Diehl
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPPC, LPC
Perfectionism can leave you feeling stuck in a cycle of overthinking, self-doubt, and relentless pressure to meet impossible standards. You may struggle with fear of failure, difficulty relaxing, or feeling like your worth is tied to achievement. I help women identify the patterns that fuel perfectionism, build self-compassion, and develop healthier, more balanced ways of approaching life and relationships.
12 Years Experience
Online in San Jose, CA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Sarah Jane Thomas
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Perfectionism keeps you stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, where everything has to be perfect or it feels like a total failure. This mindset makes it really hard to exist in the grey area where life actually happens. We will explore where those rigid standards came from and practice getting comfortable with the messiness of being human instead of striving for unattainable perfection. Our work is about reminding you that you matter even when you are not producing, achieving, or grinding your way through the day.
11 Years Experience
Online in San Jose, CA (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in San Jose, CA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in San Jose, CA average 14 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Somatic Therapy (43%), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
| 41% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 31% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 69% | Women |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 35% | Asian |
| 31% | Christian |