Perfectionism therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan MI
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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 Kalamazoo, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Perfectionism
The Mental Wellness Collective
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, PhD, LICSW
Perfectionism often leads to burnout, anxiety, and self-criticism. Therapy focuses on reducing pressure, challenging unrealistic standards, and building healthier expectations.
9 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Sarah Rollins
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW
Perfectionism often looks like high achievement on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or never “good enough” on the inside. You may constantly overthink, fear mistakes, or place unrealistic pressure on yourself. Therapy can help you untangle your self-worth from performance and develop a healthier, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
13 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Perfectionism
Dr. Vanessa Vitiello
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
I help individuals understand and shift patterns of perfectionism that contribute to anxiety, self-criticism, and burnout. Together, we work toward developing more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to yourself.
11 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who hold themselves to very high standards and feel the cost of that internally. Perfectionism can look like overworking, difficulty stopping, constant self‑criticism, or a sense that nothing is ever quite enough. It can also look like procrastination, avoidance, or shutting down when something feels too overwhelming or too important to get wrong. Many people I see are highly responsible and often successful on the outside, but feel tense, depleted, or quietly anxious much of the time.
Perfectionism often develops as a way to stay safe, cope with unpredictability, or manage early experiences where being competent, careful, or invisible felt necessary. Over time, these strategies can become exhausting. You may notice that you rarely feel satisfied, that rest feels undeserved, or that you are harder on yourself than anyone else would ever be, even when you are doing your best.
In our work together, we make space for the part of you that strives and the part of you that is tired of striving. Rather than forcing you to “let go” of high standards, we get curious about what perfectionism has been protecting and what it is costing you now. We pay attention to how perfectionism shows up in your body, thoughts, and relationships, and look for ways of relating to yourself that are still responsible and thoughtful but less punishing, so you can experience more ease, satisfaction, and permission to be human in your work, relationships, and inner life. Working with perfectionism is a central part of my practice, and I have deep respect for how hard you’ve been working to hold everything together.
26 Years Experience
Online in Kalamazoo, MI Michigan
Perfectionism therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Kalamazoo, Michigan average 14 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) (67%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (41%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 75% |
Female |
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| 19% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 89% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 67% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 30% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) |
| 26% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Teen |
| 37% | Senior |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |
| 30% | Men |
| 26% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 26% | LGBTQ+ |