Perfectionism therapists in Athens, GA
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Athens, Georgia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Karen Nadel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Perfectionism can be exhausting. The pressure to do everything exactly right, meet impossibly high standards, or avoid making mistakes can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite good enough. In therapy, I help clients understand the beliefs and fears that drive perfectionism, while developing a more flexible and compassionate relationship with themselves. Together, we work on challenging all-or-nothing thinking, reducing self-criticism, and learning to tolerate uncertainty and mistakes without feeling that everything is at risk. Treatment may also include practical strategies for managing procrastination, overthinking, and the difficulty of feeling satisfied with accomplishments. The goal is not to give up your ambition or high standards, but to help you pursue what matters to you without being controlled by the need to be perfect.
19 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Perfectionism
Angel U. Seymour, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CCTP
Address negative core beliefs with CBT or MSC.
26 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Charonda P. Gardner
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
The never-ending chase to always get it "right" can be exhausting. Allow us to support you in creating the path to being a more authentic you.
14 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Taj Maddox
Counselor/Therapist, Associate Professional Counselor
Perfectionism can make success feel less like an accomplishment and more like a requirement, leaving you constantly chasing the next thing. Therapy can help you loosen the pressure to get everything right, understand where those expectations come from, and practice giving yourself more room to be human. You don’t have to earn rest, love, or worthiness by doing everything “perfectly.“
1 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Perfectionism
Dr. Heather Sheets
Psychologist, PsyD
Perfectionism can look like ambition, high standards, or simply wanting to do things well. But underneath the drive to get everything right can be a persistent fear of failure, criticism, disappointment, or not being enough.
You may find yourself overthinking decisions, setting unrealistic expectations, being highly self-critical, or feeling that no matter what you accomplish, it is never quite enough. You may have learned to measure your worth by your productivity, success, appearance, relationships, or ability to meet the expectations of others.
I work with individuals who struggle with perfectionism to understand where these patterns come from and how they may be affecting the way they experience themselves and their lives. Together, we explore the core beliefs and internal expectations that fuel the need to be perfect and examine how those beliefs influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices.
Using cognitive behavioral, emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, and strength-based approaches, I help you develop a more compassionate and realistic relationship with yourself. We work on challenging all-or-nothing thinking, tolerating uncertainty and mistakes, and separating your sense of self-worth from your accomplishments.
The goal is not to make you care less or give up the qualities that have helped you succeed. Rather, it is to help you pursue what matters to you without being driven by fear, self-criticism, or the belief that you must be perfect to be worthy.
You don't have to choose between striving for meaningful goals and being at peace with yourself. Therapy can help you create a healthier balance—one where you can achieve, grow, and succeed while also allowing yourself to be human.
19 Years Experience
Online in Athens, GA
Perfectionism therapists in Athens, GA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Athens, GA average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (59%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (37%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
28%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 23% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 35% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Men |
| 22% | Asian |