Perfectionism Therapists in Shreveport, LA

I help clients break free from the pressure of perfectionism and the belief that their worth is tied to achievement or getting everything "right." Together, we explore the underlying fears, self-criticism, and unrealistic expectations that fuel perfectionism while developing greater self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence. My goal is to help clients embrace progress over perfection so they can live with greater authenticity, balance, and peace.

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.

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.

This component assist with the management of self-criticism, reduce anxiety, and develop healthier standards, self-compassion, and balanced coping strategies.

I work with people whose perfectionism contributes to anxiety, stress, procrastination, self-criticism or feeling never good enough. Therapy focuses on developing healthier standards, greater self-compassion and a more balanced approach to achievement.

Shreveport is the commercial center of northwest Louisiana and sits at the cultural intersection of Louisiana Creole heritage, East Texas oil culture, and the Red River Valley's agricultural tradition — a distinctive mix that shapes a therapy community dealing with economic volatility, the psychological effects of an oil-dependent regional economy, and deep community divisions along racial and economic lines. The city has a majority African American population and significant healthcare infrastructure through Willis-Knighton Health System and Ochsner LSU Health, the latter of which provides important training programs for the local clinical community. Barksdale Air Force Base generates meaningful demand for military-focused therapists serving active-duty personnel and veterans in the region. Shreveport's conservative faith community means spiritually integrated therapy is a mainstream offering across many local practices.

Gender ID

	50%	Female
	33%	Male
	17%	Gender Fluid

Session Type

	50%	In Person and Online
	50%	Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

67%	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
50%	Behavioral Therapy
33%	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
33%	Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
33%	Developmental Therapy
33%	Experiential Therapy
33%	Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

Ages Served

100%	Adult
33%	Senior
33%	Young Adult

Client Focus

33%	Women
17%	Black / African American
17%	Buddhist
17%	Christian
17%	Hispanic / Latino

Perfectionism therapists in Shreveport, Louisiana LA

Dr. Jessica Shine

Shannon Gorres

Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist

Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP

Peter Klein

Perfectionism therapists in Shreveport, Louisiana Statistics

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Offer sliding scale