Perfectionism therapists in West Des Moines, IA
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Perfectionism
Dr. Teresa Huff-Pomstra
Psychologist, PhD, LP
As the adage goes, striving for the best can be an enemy of the good and leave you stuck spinning in trying to be so perfect that you go nowhere. We will explore the roots of perfectionist thinking and see where you may be hanging onto unhelpful and unrealistic expectations of self and others. Challenging and forming new beliefs can help you develop realistic goals and move from stuck to soaring!
7 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
I used to joke that I'm a "recovering perfectionist," but trying to recover from it might just be another way of holding ourselves to someone else's standard (of not being "uptight" or "too good" or something). I think the real key is to figure out what our internal compass really wants to point us to. If we were born to pay attention and excel, let's do that in a way that helps us and others thrive, with less shame and stress when we mess up. I'm an Enneagram 1 (I lead with a personality type that can be called "perfectionist" or "idealist"). Maybe you are an Enneagram 1, or a 2 (a people pleaser), or 3 (an achiever). Or maybe you weren't born this way, but your parents pressured you into perfectionism. However perfectionism intersects with your personality, let's find a way to honor its gifts while asking it to rest a bit so other parts of you can also shine.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA
Perfectionism
Shelley Klammer
Counselor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Do you silently struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? Do you appear successful, cheerful, and emotionally stable on the outside while privately experiencing emotional pain? I specialize in working with women who have perfectionist tendencies and currently feel a disconnection from their authentic selves.
Like all people, you have a unique longing in your heart for something higher and more fulfilling. This differs from perfect ego fantasies seeking to compensate for core wound pain. You might have a genuine soul longing for a beautiful love relationship or financial freedom, for example. You might ache to express who you truly are in the world, or perhaps you want to find your core strength and accomplish something magnificent. Your deeper joy is blocked by unhealed childhood core wound pain, and it can be healed.
20 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside but often feels like pressure, self-criticism, and never feeling “enough.” I help clients understand the roots of perfectionism and develop more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to themselves. The goal is to maintain excellence without sacrificing your well-being.
8 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Julie Cochrane - Clinical Hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist, CCP
Hypnotherapist, CCHt, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coach, Safe Conversations Facilitator
Perfectionism is not really about high standards. It is about safety. Somewhere along the way, the subconscious decided that being good enough, being beyond criticism or being in complete control was the way to be safe and accepted. That decision then becomes a daily tax: overworking, second-guessing, never quite arriving. RTT goes back to the moment that decision was made and updates the meaning underneath it. The standards can stay. What changes is the price you pay to meet them. Most of my perfectionist clients are women in leadership, founders or creatives. The work is online via Zoom and confidential.
6 Years Experience
Online in West Des Moines, IA (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in West Des Moines, IA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in West Des Moines, IA average 12 years of experience and charge around $198 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%), Somatic Therapy (40%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (30%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$198
Accept insurance
30%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 10% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Somatic Therapy |
| 30% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 30% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Experiential Therapy |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 30% | Hypnotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 10% | Children |
| 10% | Teen |
Client Focus
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Women |
| 30% | Black / African American |
| 30% | Buddhist |
| 20% | Asian |