Perfectionism therapists in Hattiesburg, MS
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Aryn Ziehnert
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Perfectionism is often praised by the world, but from the inside, it can feel like living with an unrelenting driver that never lets you rest. It keeps you caught in cycles of overworking, fear of failure, procrastination, and a quiet sense that nothing you do is ever quite enough. In our work together, we view perfectionism not as a character flaw, but as a protective armor you built to stay safe or earn approval. Using a compassionate, evidence-based approach, we will work to quiet your harsh inner critic, untangle your self-worth from your productivity, and build a sustainable relationship with success where you can strive for excellence without sacrificing your peace.
4 Years Experience
Online in Hattiesburg, MS
Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, HSP-P, CMPC
Many of my clients have extremely high standards for themselves and base their self-worth on their ability to meet those standards. Usually perfectionism works to a certain point in their life - until it doesn't. On the inside, it can feel like nothing is ever quite good enough, rest feels unearned, and perfectionists can feel like they're one mistake away from a total meltdown. I help high-achievers loosen perfectionism's grip without losing their edge. I help performers work to be ambitious and at peace with themselves. To strive in a healthy way, and still feel like enough.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hattiesburg, MS (Online Only)
Karen Nadel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Perfectionism can be exhausting. The pressure to do everything exactly right, meet impossibly high standards, or avoid making mistakes can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite good enough. In therapy, I help clients understand the beliefs and fears that drive perfectionism, while developing a more flexible and compassionate relationship with themselves. Together, we work on challenging all-or-nothing thinking, reducing self-criticism, and learning to tolerate uncertainty and mistakes without feeling that everything is at risk. Treatment may also include practical strategies for managing procrastination, overthinking, and the difficulty of feeling satisfied with accomplishments. The goal is not to give up your ambition or high standards, but to help you pursue what matters to you without being controlled by the need to be perfect.
19 Years Experience
Online in Hattiesburg, MS
Haley Busch
Psychologist, Ph.D., L.P.
Perfectionism is not really about high standards — it is about what you believe will happen if you fall short. The clients I see with perfectionism are usually accomplished and exhausted, unable to enjoy what they have done because attention moves straight to the next thing, and privately convinced the whole structure depends on their vigilance. Rather than trying to talk you out of your standards, I am interested in where they came from, whose approval they were originally for, and what they have protected you from feeling. Self-acceptance does more for functioning than self-criticism ever has, but it cannot be adopted on command — it develops through being understood.
6 Years Experience
Online in Hattiesburg, MS
Mira Cymerman
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Perfectionism can be exhausting. It is easy to mistake for having high standards, but it is often an inner voice telling you that nothing is ever quite good enough, no matter how hard you try. During our sessions, we can explore where that voice came from, and why it thinks it is protecting you from judgement, failure, or fear. Together, we can discuss separating your sense of self-worth from your achievements, and accepting mistakes with compassion.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hattiesburg, MS
Perfectionism therapists in Hattiesburg, MS Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Hattiesburg, MS average 14 years of experience and charge around $220 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (82%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (61%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$220
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
27%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 82% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 61% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 30% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 34% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 23% | Asian |
| 21% | Black / African American |