Perfectionism therapists in Rochester, New York NY
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Perfectionism
Madeline Salerno
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Madeline works with clients struggling with perfectionism, self-pressure, and fear of failure to develop greater flexibility, self-compassion, and balance.
10 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
Perfectionism
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Perfectionism can look like high standards on the surface, but often comes with anxiety, self-criticism, and difficulty feeling satisfied or at ease. Therapy helps you understand the function of these patterns and develop a more flexible, sustainable way of approaching achievement and self-worth.
8 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York
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 Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Adrian Pinckney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I work with clients to improve emotional regulation, strengthen interpersonal relationships, and foster lasting personal growth and self-awareness.
4 Years Experience
Online in Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
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 Rochester, NY New York (Online Only)
Rochester's identity has been shaped by the legacy of companies like Kodak and Xerox — their rise defining the city's mid-20th-century prosperity and their decline leaving a post-industrial community grappling with poverty, population loss, and the psychological challenges of navigating a city in long-term contraction. The University of Rochester Medical Center provides a major institutional mental health anchor — including one of the country's leading psychiatry departments — alongside a private therapy community concentrated in Brighton, Pittsford, and the Park Avenue neighborhood. Rochester's large Black and Latino communities, concentrated in the city's urban core, experience significant mental health inequities, and culturally affirming therapists are an important but undersupplied part of the local landscape. Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester contribute academic energy to a city that holds significant intellectual capital despite its economic challenges.
Perfectionism therapists in Rochester, New York Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Rochester, New York average 12 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (71%), Psychodynamic Therapy (49%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (41%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 71% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 41% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 37% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 34% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 29% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 39% | Teen |
| 34% | Senior |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Women |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Men |
| 29% | Asian |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |