Perfectionism therapists in Portage la Prairie, MB
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Understanding the pressures of high standards and self-criticism, and learning how to shift toward more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to yourself and others.
1 Years Experience
Online in Portage la Prairie, MB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Perfectionism isn't about striving for excellence—it is a survival strategy designed to protect you from the pain of feeling not good enough. On the outside, your high standards make you look incredibly driven, successful, and reliable. But privately, the pressure to never make a mistake leaves you trapped in a relentless cycle of overthinking, chronic procrastination, and severe high-achievement burnout. You are left feeling deeply exhausted, stuck, and hyper-focused on what you should be doing, rather than who you actually are.I specialize in helping clients break free from the suffocating weight of perfectionism, self-doubt, and the chronic people-pleasing that often tags along with it. In our collaborative space, we won't try to "fix" you or strip away your drive. Instead, we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to gently untangle unhelpful mindsets, quiet your loud inner critic, and build practical everyday tools rooted in self-compassion.Because perfectionism keeps your body in a state of constant, low-grade alarm, traditional talk therapy can sometimes keep you trapped in your head. To bypass that intellectual armor, we integrate somatic tools, breathing techniques, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely access, process, and release the hidden physical tension, fear, and years of stuck emotional material driving your anxiety. Together, we will calm your nervous system so you can step out of chronic overwhelm and into an authentic, intentional, and aligned way of living.
2 Years Experience
Online in Portage la Prairie, MB
Perfectionism
Atlas Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, B.Sc., M.A., RP
Support for perfectionism focuses on helping individuals understand the underlying beliefs, pressures, and fears that drive unrealistic standards and self-criticism. Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, clients are guided in challenging rigid thinking patterns, developing self-compassion, and learning to tolerate mistakes and uncertainty. The work aims to reduce anxiety and burnout while fostering healthier standards, greater balance, and a more flexible and fulfilling approach to personal and professional life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Portage la Prairie, MB
Perfectionism
Abby Tait
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Perfectionism often looks like high standards and hard work from the outside, but on the inside it can feel like never being able to rest. You might hold yourself to expectations no one else would, replay small mistakes, or feel that your worth depends on getting things right. Over time, that pressure can lead to anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic that’s hard to quiet. I work with women who want to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with a more grounded, compassionate relationship with themselves. Drawing on attachment and psychodynamic-informed approaches alongside Compassion-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we’ll explore where these patterns come from and practise ways of meeting yourself with more kindness and flexibility.
0 Years Experience
Online in Portage la Prairie, MB (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
Perfectionism can leave you feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough, driving anxiety, self criticism, procrastination, and constant pressure to meet impossible standards. Together, we'll explore the beliefs and patterns that fuel perfectionism, build self compassion, and develop healthier ways of measuring your worth that aren't based on achievement alone. My goal is to help you let go of unrealistic expectations so you can feel more confident, balanced, and free to enjoy your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Portage la Prairie, MB (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Portage la Prairie, MB Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Portage la Prairie, MB average 6 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (62%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (62%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (57%).
Average years in practice
6 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
76%
Offer sliding scale
62%
Gender ID
| 79% |
Female |
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| 17% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
Online Only |
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| 38% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 62% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 48% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 48% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 71% | Women |
| 57% | Men |
| 43% | Asian |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |