Perfectionism therapists in Fort Collins, Colorado CO
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Perfectionism
Sarah Malone
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Perfectionism often hides behind high achievement, self-doubt or relentless inner criticism. It can feel like carrying a checklist that never ends and chasing impossible standards. I will work with you to break these cycles using evidence-based approaches like ACT and CBT, teaching practical strategies, setting realistic expectations and building strategies that will let you breathe, perform and enjoy life without feeling "not enough".
25 Years Experience
Online in Fort Collins, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Chloe Koutsos
Counselor/Therapist, NCC LPC
Individual psychotherapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for a range of presenting concerns and can help with perfectionism.
8 Years Experience
Online in Fort Collins, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients who hold themselves to extremely high standards and struggle with self-criticism, overthinking, procrastination, and difficulty feeling satisfied. Perfectionism can look like ambition from the outside, but internally it often creates anxiety, pressure, and fear of making mistakes. In therapy, we work on building self-trust, reducing all-or-nothing thinking, improving follow-through, and creating a healthier relationship with achievement. My goal is to help clients pursue excellence without being driven by constant fear or inadequacy.
9 Years Experience
Online in Fort Collins, CO Colorado
Perfectionism
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 Fort Collins, CO Colorado (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Desert to Peaks Psychology
Psychologist, Ph.D., LP
Our approach to working with perfectionism is compassionate, insight-driven, and practical. Perfectionism often develops as a strategy for achieving, gaining approval, or protecting against failure, and it can coexist with high ambition and success. Together, we explore the underlying fears, standards, and self-beliefs that fuel the pressure, while separating healthy striving from patterns that lead to burnout, anxiety, or self-criticism. Sessions may focus on helping you build more flexible thinking, strengthen self-compassion, and redefine worth beyond productivity or performance. Through evidence-based tools and thoughtful challenge, your therapist will help you work toward maintaining excellence without sacrificing well-being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Fort Collins, CO Colorado
Perfectionism therapists in Fort Collins, Colorado Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Fort Collins, Colorado average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (92%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (59%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (41%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
51%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 92% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 32% | Senior |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |
| 32% | Men |
| 30% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Asian |