Perfectionism therapists in Strongsville, OH
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Strongsville, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Sara Pavel
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to get things right, fear of failure, harsh self-criticism, and difficulty feeling satisfied with your accomplishments. Therapy can help you recognize unhelpful perfectionistic patterns, develop more flexible expectations, and build a healthier relationship with achievement, mistakes, and yourself.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Strongsville, OH
Online in Strongsville, OH
Karen Nadel
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Perfectionism can be exhausting. The pressure to do everything exactly right, meet impossibly high standards, or avoid making mistakes can leave you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite good enough. In therapy, I help clients understand the beliefs and fears that drive perfectionism, while developing a more flexible and compassionate relationship with themselves. Together, we work on challenging all-or-nothing thinking, reducing self-criticism, and learning to tolerate uncertainty and mistakes without feeling that everything is at risk. Treatment may also include practical strategies for managing procrastination, overthinking, and the difficulty of feeling satisfied with accomplishments. The goal is not to give up your ambition or high standards, but to help you pursue what matters to you without being controlled by the need to be perfect.
19 Years Experience
Online in Strongsville, OH
Full Circle Mental Health LLC
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LISW
Perfectionism is rarely about a simple desire to do well; it is a relentless, exhausting armor used to protect ourselves from shame, judgment, and the fear of never being "enough." When you are trapped in this cycle, every mistake feels catastrophic, procrastination takes over out of fear of failure, and chronic burnout bleeds into your career, relationships, and health. At Full Circle Mental Health LLC, I provide a compassionate, virtual space across Ohio to help you put down the heavy burden of impossible standards.
I view perfectionism through an integrative, trauma-informed lens, understanding that it often develops as a survival mechanism to find safety, control, or validation in early life or rigid environments. Grounded in a strengths-based framework, I help you unravel these patterns from the comfort of your own home.
You do not have to earn your right to rest or peace. Whether your perfectionism manifests as corporate burnout, relationship anxiety, or the rigid expectations left over from a strict religious upbringing, we will work as collaborative partners. Together, we will honor your innate resilience, build practical tools, and co-create a personalized virtual roadmap to help you embrace your authentic self and live a life of meaningful, flexible peace.
3 Years Experience
Online in Strongsville, OH (Online Only)
Haven Psychology Group
Psychologist
High standards can be useful until mistakes feel intolerable, accomplishments never feel sufficient, or self-worth becomes tied to performance. Therapy can help clients recognize rigid patterns, respond differently to uncertainty and imperfection, and pursue meaningful goals without being governed by constant self-criticism.
3 Years Experience
Online in Strongsville, OH (Online Only)
New Beginnings Christian Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Perfectionism can feel like a constant pressure to perform, achieve, or appear “good enough,” often leaving you exhausted, anxious, or self-critical. It’s usually rooted in early experiences, fear of failure, or unmet expectations. In therapy, we explore the beliefs driving perfectionistic patterns, develop healthier self-compassion, and create practical strategies for balance and emotional freedom. With Christ-centered guidance, you’ll learn to embrace progress over perfection, honor your worth, and live with greater peace and authenticity.
15 Years Experience
Online in Strongsville, OH
Perfectionism therapists in Strongsville, OH Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Strongsville, OH average 13 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (85%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (60%), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) (34%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
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
| 85% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 34% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 20% | Asian |
| 20% | Black / African American |