Perfectionism therapists in South Lake Tahoe, California CA
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Heidi Hartston
Psychologist, PhD
Therapy can help you navigate the traps related to perfectionism, including procrastination, self-criticism, fear of failure, imposter syndrome, overthinking and fear of falling short. We can work to quiet the inner critic, address black and white thinking in evaluating yourself and your work, and find purpose driven motivation (rather than fear driven). Shifting your inner conversation can result in great relief and can unlock your creativity, reinvigorate your interest and have you feeling proud of your work and your skillset. I combine insightful, caring depth work with evidence based techniques that effectively free you from self-sabotaging patterns, and help you to build the balanced, happy life you deserve.
35 Years Experience
Online in South Lake Tahoe, CA California (Online Only)
Sarah Koerner
Psychologist, PsyD
I have many years of experience working with clients stuck in a perfectionism loop, especially those with trauma histories. I often see perfectionism as a coping strategy which used to be helpful for a client but now is perhaps getting in their way. Sessions with me feel like a real conversation with clinical info and suggestions peppered in. I believe humor and joy are often useful to help shift perspective. My goal is for clients to learn how to live in the present so that they can engage more fully in their lives.
19 Years Experience
Online in South Lake Tahoe, CA California
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
Online in South Lake Tahoe, CA California
Emily St. Amant
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC-MHSP-S (TN), LPCC (CA)
Perfectionism shows up in many of my clients for a variety of reasons, and I enjoy working with people as they embrace their real selves.
18 Years Experience
Online in South Lake Tahoe, CA California (Online Only)
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Perfectionism isn't actually about having high standards – it's about never feeling good enough no matter what you achieve. You set impossible bars, beat yourself up when you inevitably fall short, and exhaust yourself trying to control outcomes that aren't fully controllable. You might procrastinate because if you can't do something perfectly, why start? Or you might over-prepare to the point of diminishing returns, triple-checking work that was fine three versions ago. The anxiety underneath perfectionism is relentless: the fear of being exposed as inadequate, the worry that one mistake will unravel everything, the belief that your worth depends on flawless performance. I work with clients to understand where perfectionism took root (often it developed as a survival strategy in childhood), distinguish between healthy striving and self-punishing standards, and learn to tolerate the discomfort of "good enough." We'll explore what you're actually afraid will happen if you're not perfect, practice self-compassion when you mess up, and build tolerance for the vulnerability of being imperfect and still worthy. The goal isn't lowering your standards – it's unhooking your self-worth from impossible ones.
13 Years Experience
Online in South Lake Tahoe, CA California (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in South Lake Tahoe, California Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in South Lake Tahoe, 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 Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (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% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 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% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 38% | Men |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |