Perfectionism therapists in Rolla, MO
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Rolla, Missouri. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Dr. Teresa Huff-Pomstra
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
As the adage goes, striving for the best can be an enemy of the good and leave you stuck spinning in trying to be so perfect that you go nowhere. We will explore the roots of perfectionist thinking and see where you may be hanging onto unhelpful and unrealistic expectations of self and others. Challenging and forming new beliefs can help you develop realistic goals and move from stuck to soaring!
7 Years Experience
Online in Rolla, MO (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Fatuma Dzilala
Psychologist, PsyD
Do you place unrealistic expectations on yourself, struggle with making mistakes, or feel like nothing you do is ever good enough? Perfectionism can leave you feeling anxious, exhausted, and constantly striving for more. Together, we'll explore these patterns, challenge unhelpful expectations, and work toward embracing progress over perfection.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rolla, MO (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Heather Sheets
Psychologist, PsyD
Perfectionism can look like ambition, high standards, or simply wanting to do things well. But underneath the drive to get everything right can be a persistent fear of failure, criticism, disappointment, or not being enough.
You may find yourself overthinking decisions, setting unrealistic expectations, being highly self-critical, or feeling that no matter what you accomplish, it is never quite enough. You may have learned to measure your worth by your productivity, success, appearance, relationships, or ability to meet the expectations of others.
I work with individuals who struggle with perfectionism to understand where these patterns come from and how they may be affecting the way they experience themselves and their lives. Together, we explore the core beliefs and internal expectations that fuel the need to be perfect and examine how those beliefs influence your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and choices.
Using cognitive behavioral, emotion-focused, mindfulness-based, and strength-based approaches, I help you develop a more compassionate and realistic relationship with yourself. We work on challenging all-or-nothing thinking, tolerating uncertainty and mistakes, and separating your sense of self-worth from your accomplishments.
The goal is not to make you care less or give up the qualities that have helped you succeed. Rather, it is to help you pursue what matters to you without being driven by fear, self-criticism, or the belief that you must be perfect to be worthy.
You don't have to choose between striving for meaningful goals and being at peace with yourself. Therapy can help you create a healthier balance—one where you can achieve, grow, and succeed while also allowing yourself to be human.
19 Years Experience
Online in Rolla, MO
Perfectionism
Melanie Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC, LCMHC, Coach
Perfectionism often looks like high standards from the outside while feeling like relentless pressure on the inside. It can show up as overthinking, procrastination, people-pleasing, fear of mistakes, difficulty resting, or the persistent sense that whatever you do is never quite enough. I help clients understand what drives these patterns, loosen the connection between performance and self-worth, and develop standards that support growth without requiring constant self-criticism. The goal isn’t to stop caring about doing things well—it’s to make “good enough” actually feel good enough.
10 Years Experience
Online in Rolla, MO (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Devon Davasher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CCM, CFSW, Master ART Practitioner
I help adults who feel trapped by pressure, overthinking, self-criticism, and the constant sense that nothing they do is ever good enough. Therapy can help you loosen rigid standards, reduce shame, and build a healthier way of relating to yourself, your work, and your goals.
13 Years Experience
Online in Rolla, MO (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Rolla, MO Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Rolla, MO average 13 years of experience and charge around $218 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (59%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$218
Accept insurance
36%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 28% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 27% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Senior |
| 39% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Men |
| 20% | Asian |
| 20% | Black / African American |