Perfectionism therapists in Wheaton, Maryland MD
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Perfectionism
Catherine Cabrera
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Perfectionism can look like high standards and success on the outside, but internally it often feels like constant pressure, self-criticism, and the fear of getting something wrong. When your self-worth starts to feel tied to performance, it can become exhausting to maintain the pace you expect from yourself.
I work with individuals who struggle with perfectionism, overthinking, and the pressure to always do more or be better. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), we focus on understanding the patterns that drive perfectionism and developing practical tools to challenge harsh self-criticism, manage anxiety, and build a healthier relationship with achievement.
My approach is supportive, honest, and empowering—creating a space where you can maintain your ambition while learning to step out of the cycle of constant pressure and self-doubt.
6 Years Experience
Online in Wheaton, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Perfectionism
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 Wheaton, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Tabitha Echavarria
Psychologist, PsyD
Perfectionism often looks like high standards or indecision on the surface, but underneath, it can feel like constant pressure, fear of failure, procrastination, or never feeling “good enough.” You may find yourself overworking, overthinking, or avoiding things altogether because the stakes feel so high. I help you understand the deeper emotional patterns driving perfectionism so you can reduce self-pressure, take more meaningful action, and develop a more balanced, sustainable way of relating to yourself and your goals.
6 Years Experience
Online in Wheaton, MD Maryland
Perfectionism
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 Wheaton, MD Maryland
Perfectionism
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 Wheaton, MD Maryland (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Wheaton, Maryland Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Wheaton, Maryland average 13 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (89%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (39%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 18% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 46% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 89% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 46% | Teen |
| 29% | Senior |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 32% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Men |
| 21% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 18% | LGBTQ+ |