Perfectionism therapists in Antigonish, NS
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Lydia Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, BA Psychology
Perfectionism can make life feel never-good-enough. I help clients recognize self-critical patterns, embrace progress over perfection, and cultivate more self-compassion.
1 Years Experience
Online in Antigonish, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Patrick McGrath
Psychologist, O.C., C. Psychologist
Striving for high standards can often feel like a driving force for success, but when it morphs into relentless self-criticism, fear of failure, and an impossible internal scorecard, it becomes exhausting. Perfectionism can make you feel like no achievement is ever quite enough, draining the joy out of your accomplishments and leaving you burnt out. Using a collaborative, evidence-based cognitive behavioural approach, we will work together to gently untangle the belief that your worth is tied solely to your output, soften the inner critic, and build a more compassionate, sustainable relationship with yourself where mistakes are treated as learning rather than proof of failure.
48 Years Experience
Online in Antigonish, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Tiffany Warmington
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP
I support individuals who are struggling with perfectionism, self-criticism, and the pressure to meet high or unrealistic standards. My approach is compassionate and trauma-informed, focusing on understanding the underlying patterns that drive perfectionistic thinking while supporting greater self acceptance and flexibility. Together, we can work toward reducing overwhelm, building self-compassion, and creating a more balanced and sustainable way of relating to yourself and your goals.
5 Years Experience
Online in Antigonish, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Perfectionism is rarely about high standards; it is often a protective part of the system trying to prevent criticism, rejection, or a sense of failure. Drawing on over 15 years of clinical experience, I help you understand the 'internal critic' that keeps you in a cycle of relentless striving and exhaustion.
We move beyond 'letting go' to exploring the early survival strategies that made being perfect feel like a necessity. By healing the underlying vulnerabilities that this part is trying to shield, we work to replace the weight of perfectionism with a grounded sense of self-worth and the freedom to be authentically yourself—without the constant pressure of 'never being enough.
11 Years Experience
Online in Antigonish, NS (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Tina Presta
Counsellor/Therapist, CPCA MPCC- Provisional, CCPCPR.Cand
Perfectionism isn't about striving for excellence—it is a survival strategy designed to protect you from the pain of feeling not good enough. On the outside, your high standards make you look incredibly driven, successful, and reliable. But privately, the pressure to never make a mistake leaves you trapped in a relentless cycle of overthinking, chronic procrastination, and severe high-achievement burnout. You are left feeling deeply exhausted, stuck, and hyper-focused on what you should be doing, rather than who you actually are.I specialize in helping clients break free from the suffocating weight of perfectionism, self-doubt, and the chronic people-pleasing that often tags along with it. In our collaborative space, we won't try to "fix" you or strip away your drive. Instead, we use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to gently untangle unhelpful mindsets, quiet your loud inner critic, and build practical everyday tools rooted in self-compassion.Because perfectionism keeps your body in a state of constant, low-grade alarm, traditional talk therapy can sometimes keep you trapped in your head. To bypass that intellectual armor, we integrate somatic tools, breathing techniques, and visual exercises alongside neuro-experiential tools like Brainspotting. Looking beneath the surface allows us to safely access, process, and release the hidden physical tension, fear, and years of stuck emotional material driving your anxiety. Together, we will calm your nervous system so you can step out of chronic overwhelm and into an authentic, intentional, and aligned way of living.
2 Years Experience
Online in Antigonish, NS
Perfectionism therapists in Antigonish, NS Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Antigonish, NS average 10 years of experience and charge around $179 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (43%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
10 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$179
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 43% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 38% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 33% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 57% | Young Adult |
| 48% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 10% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 62% | Men |
| 38% | Asian |
| 38% | Christian |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |