Perfectionism therapists in Pearl River, NY
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Perfectionism
Fufan Chiang
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Perfectionism isn't just a drive to do well; it is an exhausting survival strategy that tells you your worth is only earned by performing, pleasing, and never letting anyone down. Carrying the invisible burden of "never good enough" leaves you hypervigilant, deeply self-critical, and entirely disconnected from your own needs. Through specialized, body-centered trauma therapy, we will move past these rigid standards and quiet your inner critic. You can transition away from constant overextension and step into real, lasting self-trust and genuine, physical calm.
17 Years Experience
Online in Pearl River, NY (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Merry Alijoski
Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist -LMFT
I truly enjoy working with perfectionism and treating it at it’s core with deeper insight to reach unperfectionism ⚡️Is that a word? lol
3 Years Experience
Online in Pearl River, NY (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Eve Picower
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
This may sound strange, but perfectionism is not perfect! Perfectionism is actually linked to high stress levels, procrastination, poor sleep, anxiety, depression and harsh self criticism, fear of failure, difficulty making decisions, and even interpersonal challenges. Does this sound like you? I hope you won't let perfectionism get in the way of reaching out to me for help.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Resilience Therapy Group
Therapist, LCSW, LMHC, LMSW, MHC-LP, PMH-C
When nothing ever feels good enough, success can come at a steep cost to your peace. Our clinicians help you understand where the pressure comes from, soften the relentless inner critic, and build standards that motivate you without running you into the ground.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Jonathan Schnapp
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to get things “just right,” often leading to stress, self-criticism, and difficulty feeling satisfied or at ease. In therapy, we’ll look at what drives these patterns and how they’ve taken shape over time. By developing a more flexible, compassionate way of relating to yourself, you can begin to ease the pressure, take healthier risks, and engage with your work and relationships in a way that feels more balanced and sustainable.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Marisa Berwald
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, PhD
I am a psychoanalyst and licensed clinical social worker, with over 15 years of experience and training in psychodynamic/psychoanalytic approaches to talk therapy. In my practice, I work with people across age groups, with families, couples, and children, with the goal of discovering the desires, dreams, needs that lie behind the more difficult aspects of life. I have two New York City based office locations, making it easy to find a place thats right for you. I work on a sliding scale fee basis and with insurance.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Allied Psychotherapy Group
Psychologist
Perfectionism can look like ambition from the outside while feeling exhausting on the inside. You may constantly second-guess yourself, fear making mistakes, procrastinate because nothing feels good enough, or struggle to enjoy your accomplishments. Our therapists help clients understand the beliefs and patterns behind perfectionism and develop a healthier relationship with achievement, expectations, and self-worth. Therapy can help you become more flexible, less self-critical, and more confident making decisions without needing everything to be perfect.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Dianne Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you a perfectionist? Do your high expectations of yourself and others make you miserable? If so, I can help. I love working with perfectionists to help soften into self compassion and learn to live with more freedom and flexibility from entrenched patterns.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Pearl River, NY
Online in Pearl River, NY
Perfectionism
Chrissie Chua- Ly van manh
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC-D, LPC
I work with many high-achieving, hardworking individuals who often define their identity, worth, and sense of meaning through productivity, performance, and external success. While these strengths can lead to accomplishment and reliability, they can also create pressure, burnout, and a persistent sense of never feeling “enough,” no matter how much is achieved.
Perfectionism often shows up as self-criticism, difficulty resting, fear of failure, people-pleasing, or feeling anxious even during moments of success. Many clients come to me feeling exhausted by their own standards, yet unsure how to slow down or step away from the patterns that have helped them succeed.
In our work together, we explore the deeper roots of perfectionism- often shaped by past experiences, family expectations, or learned beliefs about worth and achievement. At the same time, we focus on practical ways to challenge rigid thinking patterns, reduce anxiety, and develop a more balanced and compassionate relationship with oneself.
My goal is to help clients begin to separate their identity from their productivity, reconnect with what actually matters to them, and build a life that feels not only successful on the outside, but also grounded, sustainable, and meaningful on the inside.
10 Years Experience
Online in Pearl River, NY (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
I have spent an extensive amount of time researching, writing and working with patients with perfectionism. I am aware and address the many challenges perfectionists face when entering therapy. In general, perfectionists may be prone to terminating therapy prematurely. For example, a self-oriented perfectionist may interpret seeking help as though they are flawed and end the relationships quickly. Socially oriented perfectionists may want to please their therapist and thus not reveal thoughts and feelings and feel dissatisfied with the therapy process. By discussing the therapy relationship and monitoring thoughts and feelings throughout the process premature termination can be avoided. Through the therapy relationship perfectionists may also develop and internalize new coping skills to manage expectations. For example, new relationship experiences that occur in the therapy relationship (ex: expressing needs or being vulnerable) may generalize to other social settings. Other oriented perfectionists who can learn to accept the imperfections of their therapist can learn to possibly be more tolerant of others.
I also work with perfectionist patients on learning to manage anxiety regarding expectations and teach self-acceptance and compassion skills using mindfulness and Buddhist influenced interventions. I also help perfectionists identify and manage maladaptive cognitions and patterns that lead to distress. I help perfectionists develop more balanced thinking. I help teach self-oriented perfectionists how to set boundaries and say “no” to others. Many perfectionists, particularly self-oriented perfectionists are reluctant to let go of expectations fearing this will impair performance. Managing perfectionism however, does not necessarily mean desiring less, but changing one’s relationship and response to when expectations are not met.
22 Years Experience
Online in Pearl River, NY (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Pearl River, NY Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Pearl River, NY average 12 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (47%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (40%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 38% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 26% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 30% | Asian |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |