Perfectionism therapists in West Elkridge, Maryland MD
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Kasie Boehm
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-C
Kasie is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and exposure therapy for us with teenagers and adults with perfectionism.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near West Elkridge, MD
Online in West Elkridge, MD Maryland
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients who hold themselves to extremely high standards and struggle with self-criticism, overthinking, procrastination, and difficulty feeling satisfied. Perfectionism can look like ambition from the outside, but internally it often creates anxiety, pressure, and fear of making mistakes. In therapy, we work on building self-trust, reducing all-or-nothing thinking, improving follow-through, and creating a healthier relationship with achievement. My goal is to help clients pursue excellence without being driven by constant fear or inadequacy.
9 Years Experience
Online in West Elkridge, MD Maryland
Dr. Berkeley Antonioli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, PhD, LCSW, LCSW-C, MEd
The majority of my training and clinical work has been focused on helping adults recover from early traumatic experiences. Often, the traumas my clients are working through is rooted in early relational and/or sexual experiences that leave a lasting impact on their formative developmental years and beyond. I've found that these early experiences often impact how clients have learned to operate and survive in relationships. Many have deep, toxic shame, about their authentic selves which often results in a high degree of perfectionism to avoid feeling that shame. In session, we can work through the multifaceted parts that drive perfectionism, and give that part of yourself permission to take on a new, more adaptive role.
11 Years Experience
Online in West Elkridge, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
Perfectionism often develops as a way to seek approval, avoid criticism, or maintain a sense of control. While it can drive achievement, it can also lead to burnout, anxiety, shame, and difficulty feeling satisfied. For many individuals, cultural and familial expectations play a significant role in perfectionistic patterns. Therapy can help you challenge unrealistic standards, embrace self-compassion, and cultivate a healthier relationship with success and self-worth.
2 Years Experience
Online in West Elkridge, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Margaret Graham
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Perfectionism isn't actually about having high standards – it's about never feeling good enough no matter what you achieve. You set impossible bars, beat yourself up when you inevitably fall short, and exhaust yourself trying to control outcomes that aren't fully controllable. You might procrastinate because if you can't do something perfectly, why start? Or you might over-prepare to the point of diminishing returns, triple-checking work that was fine three versions ago. The anxiety underneath perfectionism is relentless: the fear of being exposed as inadequate, the worry that one mistake will unravel everything, the belief that your worth depends on flawless performance. I work with clients to understand where perfectionism took root (often it developed as a survival strategy in childhood), distinguish between healthy striving and self-punishing standards, and learn to tolerate the discomfort of "good enough." We'll explore what you're actually afraid will happen if you're not perfect, practice self-compassion when you mess up, and build tolerance for the vulnerability of being imperfect and still worthy. The goal isn't lowering your standards – it's unhooking your self-worth from impossible ones.
13 Years Experience
Online in West Elkridge, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in West Elkridge, Maryland Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in West Elkridge, Maryland average 13 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (54%), and Behavioral Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 57% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 54% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 25% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Teen |
| 32% | Senior |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Men |
| 21% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 18% | LGBTQ+ |