Perfectionism therapists in Akron, OH
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Perfectionism
Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I help individuals who struggle with perfectionism, high self-criticism, and fear of making mistakes. Therapy focuses on shifting rigid thinking patterns, reducing pressure, and building a healthier, more flexible mindset. Clients learn to pursue goals with balance, self-compassion, and greater satisfaction.
21 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Perfectionism
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Imagine Recovery Counseling prioritizes trauma and somatic healing for mental health, substance use, and behavioral concerns. We serve adults and couples age 18+ and specialize in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Couples counseling services to address trauma related issues. We welcome clients with a variety of MH issues and strive to serve as an ally to unserved populations (BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Military and First Responders, and Neurodivergent). Email us directly and we will respond within 24 hours! I post weekly on Wed with the current status of our waitlist and who is taking clients. No wait right now!
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed care protocols, including EMDR, Parts work (IFS/Ego State), DBT skills, iREST, Somatic Experiencing, ACT and CBT. Kristen also provides EMDR Consultation and Supervision for Counselors. Chris, Sarah, Polly, Linda, and Jessica are accepting clients! We operate off a short waiting list for the rest of the team.
We are competent. We believe you. We know what to do. We got you. We are mindful of our space and strive to provide trauma informed care. Our providers have lived experience and the knowledge to help. You have spent your whole life surviving; it's time to thrive and life the life you want to live. In person or virtual. Daytime and evening hours.
19 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Perfectionism
Ciara Terry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
Ciara is experienced and specialized in treating this specific specialization.
5 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Perfectionism
Haley Busch
Psychologist, Ph.D., L.P.
Perfectionism is not really about high standards — it is about what you believe will happen if you fall short. The clients I see with perfectionism are usually accomplished and exhausted, unable to enjoy what they have done because attention moves straight to the next thing, and privately convinced the whole structure depends on their vigilance. Rather than trying to talk you out of your standards, I am interested in where they came from, whose approval they were originally for, and what they have protected you from feeling. Self-acceptance does more for functioning than self-criticism ever has, but it cannot be adopted on command — it develops through being understood.
6 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Perfectionism
Julie Cochrane - Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Therapist
Hypnotherapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, RTT-T, Rewind Therapy Practitioner, Integration Coaching
Perfectionism is not really about high standards. It is about safety. Somewhere along the way, the subconscious decided that being good enough, being beyond criticism or being in complete control was the way to be safe and accepted. That decision then becomes a daily tax: overworking, second-guessing, never quite arriving. RTT goes back to the moment that decision was made and updates the meaning underneath it. The standards can stay. What changes is the price you pay to meet them. Most of my perfectionist clients are women in leadership, founders or creatives. The work is online via Zoom and confidential.
6 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH (Online Only)
Akron's identity as the 'Rubber City' — once the world capital of tire manufacturing — has given way to a post-industrial economy navigating transformation, and therapists here frequently address the long-term psychological effects of deindustrialization: economic stress, community grief, and the identity challenges of a workforce that has had to reinvent itself across generations. The city is home to the University of Akron and has a growing health sciences and polymer science sector, creating a more economically diverse population than its industrial reputation suggests. Summa Health and Cleveland Clinic Akron General provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private therapy community concentrated in West Akron, Fairlawn, and the Highland Square neighborhood. Akron's significant Black community and the city's ongoing recovery from decades of economic decline shape a therapy culture in which community resilience and racial equity are recurring clinical themes.
Perfectionism therapists in Akron, OH Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Akron, OH average 12 years of experience and charge around $228 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (60%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (36%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$228
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
36%
Gender ID
| 76% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 31% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 33% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 29% | LGBTQ+ |
| 26% | Men |
| 21% | Christian |
| 21% | Military / Veterans |