Perfectionism therapists in Rock Island, Illinois IL
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Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to perform, anticipate, and prevent mistakes, often leaving little room for rest or self-compassion. Many women find themselves trapped in cycles of striving that feel productive on the surface but exhausting underneath. In therapy, we work to understand how these patterns developed and build more flexible ways of responding to expectations so that your sense of worth is not tied to constant output.
2 Years Experience
Online in Rock Island, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Beck Gardner
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A.
I work with folks to better understand the nuances of their perfectionism. Perfectionism can be particularly challenging because of the ways it can feel so beneficial to one's life at times. I try to help my clients understand the way their perfectionism helps them, hurts them, and why it might have felt necessary in the past, so they can feel more free in choosing how they want to interact with the world.
3 Years Experience
Online in Rock Island, IL Illinois
Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component assist with the management of self-criticism, reduce anxiety, and develop healthier standards, self-compassion, and balanced coping strategies.
24 Years Experience
Online in Rock Island, IL Illinois
Paulina Birgiolaite
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, CMNCS
Perfectionism often presents as high standards, but underneath it is fear, pressure, and self-criticism. I specialize in helping clients understand the roots of perfectionism and how it contributes to anxiety, burnout, and avoidance. Using structured, evidence-based approaches, we work on developing more flexible thinking and healthier ways of striving.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rock Island, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Brittany Statler, Intuitive Wellness Therapy Group
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Headline: When "Doing it All" Still Feels Like Falling Behind
The Burden of Being "The Best"
To the world, you have it together. You are the high-achiever, the reliable one, the one who doesn't miss a detail. But internally, the "inner critic" is never satisfied. Whether it’s at work, in your relationships, or in your own self-image, you feel like you are one mistake away from being "exposed." This relentless drive for perfection isn't just a habit—it’s a survival strategy that has left you burnt out and disconnected.
My Approach: From Performance to Presence
In my private-pay practice, we don't just "talk" about your stress. We work to dismantle the rigid rules that keep you stuck. I help high-achieving perfectionists move from a life of constant performance to one of authentic presence. Using an integrated approach, we will:
Neutralize the Inner Critic: Learn to hear the perfectionist voice without letting it drive your decisions.
Embrace "Good Enough": Build the psychological flexibility to prioritize your well-being over an impossible standard.
Reconnect with Values: Pivot your energy away from external validation and toward the things that actually bring you fulfillment.
20 Years Experience
Online in Rock Island, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Rock Island, Illinois Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Rock Island, Illinois average 13 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (60%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (43%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 43% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 37% | Senior |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 30% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | LGBTQ+ |
| 23% | Men |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |