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Perfectionism therapists in Selma, NC

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Garner, North Carolina therapist: First-Aid Counseling, PLLC, counselor/therapist
Perfectionism

First-Aid Counseling, PLLC

Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC, LCASA, LCSW
Perfectionism can create pressure, anxiety, and feelings of never being good enough. Therapy helps clients understand the roots of perfectionism, challenge unrealistic expectations, and develop greater self-compassion and balance.  
3 Years Experience
Online in Selma, NC (Online Only)
Raleigh, North Carolina therapist: Nour Counseling, counselor/therapist
Perfectionism

Nour Counseling

Counselor/Therapist
Perfectionism is often praised—but let’s be clear: most of what gets called “perfectionism” is actually pressure. Pressure to perform, to be liked, to get it right, to not mess up in a world that doesn’t give you much room to be human. A lot of those standards don’t come from you. They come from dominant cultural norms—productivity, achievement, appearance, success—that you’ve been taught to internalize, even when they don’t actually match what you value. So you keep pushing, overthinking, over-preparing, holding yourself to impossible expectations… and still feeling like it’s not enough. At Nour Counseling, we don’t treat perfectionism like a personality quirk or something to “optimize.” We take it apart. We help you identify where these standards came from, how they’ve been reinforced, and what they’re costing you—your time, your energy, your relationships, your sense of self. From there, we actively work with you to build something different: clearer values, more flexible thinking, and ways of showing up that don’t require constant self-pressure to maintain. This includes learning how to tolerate imperfection, make decisions without over-analysis, and step out of cycles that keep you stuck. This work is about reclaiming your life from expectations that were never really yours—and building one that actually reflects what matters to you.  
9 Years Experience
Online in Selma, NC (Online Only)
Apex, North Carolina therapist: Kamini Wood, life coach
Perfectionism

Kamini Wood

Life Coach, FHH, CLC, CPM
Perfectionism is rarely about getting everything right. It is often a survival pattern that develops when you've learned that mistakes are unsafe, success earns acceptance, or your value depends on what you accomplish. While perfectionism may have helped you achieve, it can also leave you feeling anxious, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. Together, we'll uncover the patterns beneath perfectionism, quiet your inner critic, strengthen self-trust, and help you embrace progress over perfection. My goal is to help you pursue excellence from a place of confidence and authenticity rather than fear and self-protection.  
8 Years Experience
Online in Selma, NC (Online Only)
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Raleigh, North Carolina therapist: Dr. Yuye Zhang, psychologist
Perfectionism

Dr. Yuye Zhang

Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Perfectionism can look like high achievement from the outside while feeling exhausting on the inside. If your self-worth has become tied to productivity, achievement, or getting things exactly right, therapy can help you understand where these expectations come from and loosen their hold. We can work toward greater self-compassion, flexibility, and a sense of worth that does not depend on constant performance.  
11 Years Experience
Online in Selma, NC (Online Only)
Raleigh, North Carolina therapist: Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness, licensed clinical social worker
Perfectionism

Three Oaks Behavioral Health & Wellness

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LCMHC, LCAS
Helping clients reduce rigid expectations and develop more flexible, self-compassionate thinking.  
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Selma, NC
Online in Selma, NC
Durham, North Carolina therapist: Bobby Newell, licensed clinical social worker
Perfectionism

Bobby Newell

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with perfectionism—the constant pressure to get everything right, meet high expectations, and avoid mistakes at all costs. While perfectionism can look like success on the outside, it often comes with anxiety, burnout, and a harsh inner critic that’s hard to turn off. Together, we focus on understanding the patterns driving perfectionism and building more flexible, sustainable ways of thinking and responding. My approach combines practical tools with mind-body awareness, helping you reduce pressure, increase self-trust, and show up more fully—without feeling like everything has to be perfect first.  
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Selma, NC
Online in Selma, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina therapist: Kourtney Bennett, psychologist
Perfectionism

Kourtney Bennett

Psychologist, Ph.D.
Perfectionism often develops as an understandable way of coping rather than simply setting high standards. Together, we'll explore the experiences that shaped these patterns, reduce harsh self-criticism, and help you build a healthier relationship with achievement, mistakes, and self-worth.  
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Selma, NC
Online in Selma, NC
Apex, North Carolina therapist: Marina Harris, Bloom Psychology Group, psychologist
Perfectionism

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 Selma, NC (Online Only)

Perfectionism therapists in Selma, NC Statistics

Perfectionism therapists in Selma, NC average 14 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (62%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (35%).

Average years in practice

14 Years Experience

Average cost per session

$217

Accept insurance

42%

Offer sliding scale

28%

Gender ID

65% Female
25% Male
5% Gender Fluid
5% Non-Binary

Session Type

54% In Person and Online
46% Online Only

Top Treatment Approaches

80% Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
62% Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
35% Existential / Humanistic Therapy
35% Psychodynamic Therapy
34% Motivational Interviewing (MI)
32% Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
32% Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian)

Ages Served

98% Adult
78% Young Adult
46% Senior
42% Teen
15% Children

Client Focus

52% Women
38% LGBTQ+
32% Men
28% Military / Veterans
26% Asian

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