Perfectionism therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON
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Perfectionism
Jeremy Finkelstein, ADHD Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Perfectionism can lead to overthinking, procrastination, avoidance, and harsh self-criticism. You may delay starting because you are afraid you will not do something well enough. I help clients develop more realistic expectations, tolerate uncertainty, and take meaningful action without waiting for perfect conditions.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
Perfectionism
Tehmina Ayana Meherali
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
I support individuals who struggle with perfectionism. Are you someone who feels constant pressure to get everything right, fear making mistakes, or never feel “good enough"? While perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside, it often comes with stress, self-criticism, and exhaustion.
In our work together, we gently explore the patterns behind perfectionism and help you build more self-compassion, flexibility, and balance.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
Perfectionism
Barzin Hosseini Rad
Registered Psychotherapist, Centre for Training of Psychotherapists Diploma
Perfectionism can leave you feeling that nothing you do is ever good enough, making it difficult to feel satisfied, take risks, or accept mistakes. In therapy, we can explore the fears, self-critical beliefs, and expectations that drive the need to get things right. Together, we can work toward a more compassionate relationship with yourself and greater freedom to live beyond the pressure of perfection.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
Perfectionism
Ashley Bargent Coaching & Counselling
Registered Social Worker, Associate Certified Coach, ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider MSW, RSW, ACC, ADHD-CCSP
I often assist clients with navigating and recovering from perfectionism. As a recovering perfectionist myself, I understand what you may be going through. Though I will tailor my approach to meet your unique needs, I often use Internal Family Systems Therapy. This approach can help you understand, and eventually befriend, your inner critic or perfectionist. My goal is to create more inner harmony between your perfectionist part and other parts of you that can help balance out your perfectionistic tendencies. Based in Toronto, I provide virtual counselling to clients across Ontario and coaching to clients across Canada. I've been in practice since 2015. Reach out anytime to learn more or schedule a free consultation. I'd love to hear from you!
11 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Sierra Gaudreault
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Are you someone who has a hard time coping when you cannot meet your expectations for yourself? Perhaps you are so consumed by these expectations that you shut down and are unable to try at all. Perfectionism is not just about wanting to do things perfectly. It is an expression of rigid standards for ourselves that can lead to intense emotional suffering, avoidance and procrastination, unstable self-worth and constant overthinking. I use a blend of self-compassion strategies, narrative therapy and emotion regulation techniques to help you break out of shame spiralling and learn how to build more flexibility in your thinking.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Islington-City Centre West, ON
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON
Perfectionism
Kati Dobrei
Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Perfectionism often looks like achievement on the outside while feeling like constant pressure on the inside. Together, we'll explore the beliefs that fuel perfectionism and work toward developing greater self-compassion, flexibility, and freedom from impossible standards.
1 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Linda Thai
Counsellor/Therapist, MACP., RP., CCC
I help you to challenge being great and not perfect at mastering things!
5 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Rebecca Goldstein, TuneinTherapy, ADHD | Trauma | Autism
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MTA, BMT, FAMI
Perfectionism is often about far more than having high standards. It can be deeply connected to trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, self-worth, fear of failure, people-pleasing, or the painful belief that mistakes somehow make you less worthy.
For many people, perfectionism is not really about excellence — it is about protection. Protection from shame, criticism, rejection, or feeling like you are not enough.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and focused on helping you understand what perfectionism may actually be trying to protect you from. Together, we work to reduce shame, challenge exhausting patterns, build self-trust, and create more flexible, realistic ways of living that do not require you to constantly prove your worth.
12 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Mary Mikhail
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BSW, MACP, RSW
Perfectionism can show up as high expectations, fear of making mistakes, procrastination, or feeling that your efforts are never quite enough. These patterns may have helped you cope or succeed, while also leaving you stressed, exhausted, or caught in harsh self-criticism.
In therapy, we can explore what may be driving these patterns and how they affect your life now. Together, we can practise setting more flexible expectations, responding to mistakes with greater self-understanding, and taking steps forward even when things don’t feel perfect. We’ll focus on changes that feel realistic and meaningful to you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, RCSW EMDRIA Approved Consultant & Credit Provider
Breaking the Exhausting Loop: Moving Beyond Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
Perfectionism rarely stems from a desire to excel—it is often a protective shield built to guard against judgment, failure, and the terrifying feeling of not being "enough." When paired with imposter syndrome, it creates an exhausting mental loop: you set impossibly high standards, burn yourself out achieving them, and then attribute your success entirely to luck or timing, waiting for the other shoe to drop and reveal you as a "fraud."
This continuous cycle keeps your nervous system trapped in high-stakes survival mode. Every project, relationship, or decision becomes a test of your worth, transforming daily life into a relentless effort to perform, over-prepare, and maintain control while secretly fearing exposure.
At Harness of Joy Psychotherapy Services, we understand the quiet exhaustion of carrying the world on your shoulders while constantly doubting your place in it. Guided by our foundational values of empathy, tailored care, and authentic growth, we offer a warm, judgment-free space to dismantle the rigid demands you place on yourself.
Through our heart-centered, integrative approach, we work with you to:
Unpack the Roots of the Protection Loop: Understand how perfectionism and self-doubt developed as coping mechanisms, shifting from harsh self-criticism to deep somatic awareness.
Soothe the Performance Alarm: Learn evidence-based nervous system regulation tools to manage the anxiety of making mistakes, delegating tasks, or setting firm boundaries.
Reclaim Authentic Self-Worth: Internalize your genuine achievements, drop the heavy mask of perfection, and cultivate quiet, grounded self-trust that doesn't depend on constant external validation.
You don't have to keep earning your right to exist through relentless achievement. Real freedom begins when you allow yourself to be human, drop the burden of proof, and step into a life fueled by genuine peace, confidence, and restored joy.
26 Years Experience
Online in Islington-City Centre West, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Islington-City Centre West, ON average 8 years of experience and charge around $169 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (53%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (52%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Somatic Therapy |
| 40% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Asian |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |