Perfectionism therapists in Sanford, Maine ME
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Shareece Cannonier
Psychologist, PsyD
I can help you create systems that help you meet your goals while also having peace of mind.
7 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME Maine (Online Only)
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Claudia Blackwell talks about how perfectionism is born out of shame. It's a quote that has stuck with me for years. Perfectionism causes us to feel like we are never good enough, directly attacking our self-worth. Supportive therapy can help us identify the attacks of perfectionism, learn the language of our inner critic, and forge a path forward with self-compassion and self-acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME Maine (Online Only)
Jessica Anderson, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Big changes—starting high school or college, changing schools, moving, or figuring out what comes next—can bring uncertainty, stress, and self-doubt. Even positive transitions can feel overwhelming. I help teens and young adults navigate these shifts with more clarity and confidence, building coping skills, resilience, and a stronger sense of direction so you can move forward feeling more grounded.
21 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME Maine (Online Only)
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 Sanford, ME Maine
Dr. Mike Lee
Psychologist
In therapy, I help individuals understand the emotional and relational patterns beneath perfectionistic striving, so that they can relate to themselves with greater freedom, flexibility, and self-trust. The aim is not to lower one’s standards, but to loosen the grip of harsh self-demand and make room for a fuller, more livable way of being.
13 Years Experience
Online in Sanford, ME Maine
Perfectionism therapists in Sanford, Maine Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Sanford, Maine average 14 years of experience and charge around $214 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) (32%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$214
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 77% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
Online Only |
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| 44% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 32% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 76% | Young Adult |
| 40% | Teen |
| 36% | Senior |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 24% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 20% | Black / African American |