Perfectionism therapists in Leawood, Kansas KS
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Perfectionism
Dr. Brittany Jacobson
Psychologist, PhD, CST
Perfectionism often looks like high standards on the surface, but underneath can be a fear of failure, criticism, or not being enough. I help you understand the roots of these patterns while gradually loosening their grip. Together, we will work toward a more flexible, self-compassionate way of relating to yourself and your goals. This way you can still be productive but also feel more at peace.
10 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS Kansas
Perfectionism
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
If you hold yourself to very high standards yet rarely feel satisfied with your efforts, perfectionism may be driving constant pressure beneath the surface. While striving for excellence can be a strength, perfectionism often brings self-criticism, worry about mistakes, and difficulty slowing down. Therapy focuses on understanding these patterns and developing healthier ways to pursue high standards without the chronic strain.
6 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS Kansas
Perfectionism
Shelley Klammer
Counselor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Unhealed core wounds can instigate an anxiety-driven "perfection plan" for happiness that you hope will compensate for your deepest fears about yourself. Negative core wound identities sound like this: I am not good enough. I am not important. I am flawed. I am not worthy. I am not valued. I don’t deserve love. I am not acceptable the way I am. I am too different. I don’t belong. I am not worthy of love. I am a burden. I am weird. I am a loser. I am not wanted. I am inadequate. I am powerless. I am unlovable. I am alone.
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 Leawood, KS Kansas (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Tabitha Echavarria
Psychologist, PsyD
Perfectionism often looks like high standards or indecision on the surface, but underneath, it can feel like constant pressure, fear of failure, procrastination, or never feeling “good enough.” You may find yourself overworking, overthinking, or avoiding things altogether because the stakes feel so high. I help you understand the deeper emotional patterns driving perfectionism so you can reduce self-pressure, take more meaningful action, and develop a more balanced, sustainable way of relating to yourself and your goals.
6 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS Kansas
Perfectionism
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who hold themselves to very high standards and feel the cost of that internally. Perfectionism can look like overworking, difficulty stopping, constant self‑criticism, or a sense that nothing is ever quite enough. It can also look like procrastination, avoidance, or shutting down when something feels too overwhelming or too important to get wrong. Many people I see are highly responsible and often successful on the outside, but feel tense, depleted, or quietly anxious much of the time.
Perfectionism often develops as a way to stay safe, cope with unpredictability, or manage early experiences where being competent, careful, or invisible felt necessary. Over time, these strategies can become exhausting. You may notice that you rarely feel satisfied, that rest feels undeserved, or that you are harder on yourself than anyone else would ever be, even when you are doing your best.
In our work together, we make space for the part of you that strives and the part of you that is tired of striving. Rather than forcing you to “let go” of high standards, we get curious about what perfectionism has been protecting and what it is costing you now. We pay attention to how perfectionism shows up in your body, thoughts, and relationships, and look for ways of relating to yourself that are still responsible and thoughtful but less punishing, so you can experience more ease, satisfaction, and permission to be human in your work, relationships, and inner life. Working with perfectionism is a central part of my practice, and I have deep respect for how hard you’ve been working to hold everything together.
26 Years Experience
Online in Leawood, KS Kansas
Perfectionism therapists in Leawood, Kansas Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Leawood, Kansas average 14 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (86%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (59%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 86% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 27% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 27% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 27% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
Ages Served
| 91% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Teen |
| 32% | Senior |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 27% | Men |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 18% | LGBTQ+ |