Perfectionism therapists in South Portland, Maine ME
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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 South Portland, ME Maine (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Loren Soeiro
Psychologist, Ph.D. ABPP
Perfectionism often appears as dedication to high achievement, yet privately it involves constant self-criticism and the fear of making mistakes. Rather than asking you to lower your standards, I would work to explore the origins of those expectations and the ways in which they function, in your life. The aim is to pursue excellence with flexibility—to maintain your ambitions while strengthening self-respect, balance, and sustainable motivation.
16 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME Maine
Perfectionism
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 South Portland, ME Maine (Online Only)
Perfectionism
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 South Portland, ME Maine (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I help individuals who struggle with perfectionism, high self-criticism, and fear of making mistakes. Therapy focuses on shifting rigid thinking patterns, reducing pressure, and building a healthier, more flexible mindset. Clients learn to pursue goals with balance, self-compassion, and greater satisfaction.
21 Years Experience
Online in South Portland, ME Maine
Perfectionism therapists in South Portland, Maine Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in South Portland, Maine average 14 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (88%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (58%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (46%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
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
| 88% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 58% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 38% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 38% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Men |
| 25% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 21% | LGBTQ+ |