Perfectionism therapists in Painesville, OH
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Painesville, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Inner World Counseling Services PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Perfectionism is rarely about a desire for excellence; usually, it is an exhausting shield used to protect yourself from judgment, failure, or feeling 'never good enough.' I specialize in working with high-achieving adults, 'fixers,' and peacekeepers who use perfectionism and over-functioning to stay safe, only to find themselves drowning in chronic worry and burnout. Together, we look beneath the behavior to heal the root anxieties and past traumas driving the need to be flawless. We will work to silence your harsh inner critic, dismantle the fear of letting others down, and help you trade the crushing weight of perfection for genuine self-compassion and peace
9 Years Experience
Online in Painesville, OH (Online Only)
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
Online in Painesville, OH
Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Perfectionism can fuel achievement, persistence, and attention to detail, and it is often rewarded in demanding academic and professional environments. Over time, however, unrelenting standards, fear of mistakes, overwork, self-criticism, or tying your worth to your performance can become exhausting and unsustainable. A setback, transition, increased responsibility, or period of burnout may eventually make it impossible to keep meeting the expectations you have set for yourself. When strategies that once helped you succeed stop working, it can feel as though your competence, identity, or life is beginning to unravel.
Working on perfectionism does not mean giving up ambition or settling for less. Therapy can help you understand what drives your perfectionism, distinguish meaningful striving from fear-based pressure, develop more flexible expectations, and respond to mistakes or limitations with greater perspective and self-compassion. The goal is to help you pursue excellence in ways that are healthier, more sustainable, and less dependent on relentless self-criticism.
8 Years Experience
Online in Painesville, OH
Lauren Chavis
Psychologist, PsyD, PMH-C
Perfectionism often looks successful from the outside while feeling exhausting on the inside. You may set incredibly high standards for yourself, struggle with mistakes, overthink decisions, or feel that what you accomplish is never quite enough. Therapy can help you loosen these patterns without giving up the ambition and values that are important to you.
16 Years Experience
Online in Painesville, OH
Ciara Terry
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW
Ciara is experienced and specialized in treating this specific specialization.
5 Years Experience
Online in Painesville, OH
Perfectionism therapists in Painesville, OH Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Painesville, OH average 12 years of experience and charge around $209 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (83%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (55%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$209
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 74% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 83% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 55% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 31% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 71% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Senior |
| 33% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 45% | Women |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 21% | Military / Veterans |
| 21% | Persons with Disabilities |