Perfectionism therapists in Amesbury, MA
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Brittany Ryan-Berzins
Psychologist, PhD
Perfectionism can look like ambition, discipline, and high standards, yet beneath the surface it can be accompanied by self-doubt, anxiety, and the persistent feeling that you are never quite doing enough. My approach is grounded in compassion, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy, helping clients understand the beliefs and patterns that keep perfectionism in place while developing a kinder and more balanced relationship with themselves. Together, we explore the fear of mistakes, the need for control, and the tendency to measure self-worth through achievement or external validation. Rather than asking you to give up your aspirations, we work toward pursuing what matters with greater flexibility and freedom. Through increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and practical behavioral change, clients can learn to tolerate imperfection, quiet the inner critic, and experience a sense of accomplishment without constantly moving the goalposts. The goal is not to become less driven, but to be able to strive, grow, and succeed without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amesbury, MA
Perfectionism
Sarah Gersick
Psychologist, Ph.D.
When new stressors arise, they can activate old patterns like perfectionism that make it hard to cope in a healthy way. It helps to have a place to talk through what is happening today while also working to understand how the past is contributing to present symptoms. I am an experienced psychodynamic psychologist who can help you do both, so you can learn techniques to reduce distress you are feeling now, and make deep changes that lead to better coping in the future.
11 Years Experience
Online in Amesbury, MA
Perfectionism
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
What begins as a drive to do well can gradually become an unforgiving way of measuring one's worth. Therapy offers a place to understand where those demands came from and why mistakes, disappointment, or falling short can feel so, so threatening. As that pressure becomes more understandable, perfection no longer has to do so much psychological work, and you can create more room to be ambitious without being governed by self-criticism.
8 Years Experience
Online in Amesbury, MA
Perfectionism
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
Perfectionism can create significant stress, self-criticism, and fear of failure. Individuals may feel constant pressure to meet unrealistic expectations or struggle with decision-making and procrastination. Treatment focuses on building healthier thinking patterns, reducing self-judgment, and developing more balanced approaches to achievement and personal growth
6 Years Experience
Online in Amesbury, MA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Valentina Verani, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
Perfectionism often disguises itself as high standards, but beneath it is usually fear—fear of making a mistake, being judged, or not being enough. It can leave you overthinking, procrastinating, and waiting for the "right" time, the perfect plan, or one more revision before taking action. The truth is, there is rarely a perfect moment. Waiting for certainty can keep you from the very opportunities that help you grow.
Together, we'll explore the beliefs that fuel perfectionism, learn to quiet your inner critic, and build the confidence to move forward before everything feels perfectly in place. Growth isn't found in getting everything right—it's found in having the courage to begin.
16 Years Experience
Online in Amesbury, MA (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Amesbury, MA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Amesbury, MA average 11 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (67%), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (33%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (33%).
Average years in practice
11 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 61% |
Online Only |
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| 39% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 67% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 33% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 28% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 39% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 33% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 28% | Black / African American |