Perfectionism therapists in Moss Park, ON
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Perfectionism
Emilee Burgess
Psychologist, PhD, C.Psych.
Dr. Burgess has experience providing therapy for individuals with perfectionism. In particular, she is experienced in providing evidence-based approaches for perfectionism including radically-open dialectical behaviour therapy (RO-DBT), and mindfulness and self-compassion approaches. She will work with you to identify the treatment approach that is most suited for your needs and preferences.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near Moss Park, ON
Online in Moss Park, ON
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 Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Shelley Klammer
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Do you silently struggle with emotional overwhelm, anxiety or depression? Do you appear successful, cheerful, and emotionally stable on the outside while privately experiencing emotional pain? I specialize in working with women who have perfectionist tendencies and currently feel a disconnection from their authentic selves.
Like all people, you have a unique longing in your heart for something higher and more fulfilling. This differs from perfect ego fantasies seeking to compensate for core wound pain. You might have a genuine soul longing for a beautiful love relationship or financial freedom, for example. You might ache to express who you truly are in the world, or perhaps you want to find your core strength and accomplish something magnificent. Your deeper joy is blocked by unhealed childhood core wound pain, and it can be healed.
20 Years Experience
Online in Moss Park, 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 Moss Park, 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 Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Natalie V. Bochenska
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCAT, Certified Somatic Practitioner
Perfectionism can leave you feeling that nothing you do is ever good enough, even when you're accomplishing everything expected of you. I help clients explore the fears, early experiences, and internal expectations that drive constant self-criticism and pressure to perform. Together, we work toward developing self-compassion, greater flexibility, and a sense of worth that isn't dependent on achievement.
6 Years Experience
Online in Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Reegan Bushby
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside while creating significant anxiety, self-criticism, procrastination, or fear of making mistakes underneath. Therapy can help you challenge unrealistic expectations, develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, and pursue meaningful goals without feeling that everything has to be perfect.
8 Years Experience
Online in Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Kim David
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Perfectionism can make it difficult to feel satisfied, even when things are going well. The pressure to get things right, meet high expectations or avoid mistakes can become exhausting. Therapy can help you explore what drives these patterns and develop a more balanced relationship with yourself and your expectations.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Moss Park, ON
Online in Moss Park, ON
Perfectionism
Tanya Master | Online Somatic & Psychosomatic Consulting
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Trauma-Informed Somatic Practitioner | Integrative Coach
Perfectionism often develops as a protective strategy rather than a personality trait. My approach explores the underlying nervous system patterns that drive overachievement, self-criticism, and chronic pressure.
5 Years Experience
Online in Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
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 Moss Park, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Moss Park, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Moss Park, 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) (75%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (57%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (57%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 19% |
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
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 57% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 57% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 45% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 45% | Somatic Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 52% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Asian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |