Perfectionism therapists in New Hamburg, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Clare Pentelow
Therapist, MSW, RSW
Perfectionism can feel like an endless treadmill—a constant pressure to do more, be more, and never make a mistake. While it might look like high achievement from the outside, on the inside, it often feels like exhaustion, chronic self-doubt, and a fear that if you slow down, the "truth" of your inadequacy will be revealed. In our work, we look beyond the surface of your to-do list to unpack the profound impact perfectionism has had on your mental health and self-worth.
I use a deeply compassionate and relational approach to help you understand the roots of this pressure. We can incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to target and process the traumas or early life experiences where you first learned that your value was tied to your performance. By weaving in IFS and psychodynamic insights, we’ll work to soften the voice of the inner critic and unburden the parts of you that feel "not enough." My goal is to help you trade the crushing weight of perfection for a life of genuine self-compassion, where you are free to be human, messy, and whole.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near New Hamburg, ON
Online in New Hamburg, ON Ontario
Chelsea Schuringa
Registered Social Worker, RSW
I help clients loosen the grip of perfectionism by challenging rigid standards, building self-compassion, and creating healthier, more flexible ways of relating to themselves and their goals.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near New Hamburg, ON
Online in New Hamburg, ON Ontario
Mary D'Agostino
Registered Psychotherapist, RP(Qualifying)
Perfectionism often goes far beyond simply wanting to do well. It can involve intense self-pressure, fear of failure, overthinking, difficulty relaxing, people-pleasing, and feeling like your worth is tied to performance or productivity. Perfectionism is not about being perfect — it is about constantly striving for a level of perfection that is ultimately unattainable for anyone, and the emotional exhaustion that comes from endlessly trying to reach it. In therapy, we work to better understand where these patterns come from, what continues to drive them, and how they may be impacting your relationships, self-esteem, and overall well-being. Together, we focus on building greater self-awareness, flexibility, self-compassion, and healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
3 Years Experience
Online in New Hamburg, ON Ontario
Shelley Klammer
Counsellor/Therapist, MTC, REACE, FOT, CHyp
Unhealed core wounds can instigate an anxiety-driven "perfection plan" for happiness that you hope will compensate for your deepest fears about yourself. Negative core wound identities sound like this: I am not good enough. I am not important. I am flawed. I am not worthy. I am not valued. I don’t deserve love. I am not acceptable the way I am. I am too different. I don’t belong. I am not worthy of love. I am a burden. I am weird. I am a loser. I am not wanted. I am inadequate. I am powerless. I am unlovable. I am alone.
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 New Hamburg, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Emilie Wheaton
Pre-Licensed Professional, Pre-Licensed Clinician
Perfectionism often goes beyond simply wanting things done well and can lead to chronic pressure, self-criticism, burnout, anxiety, and fear of failure. Therapy can help uncover the underlying patterns driving perfectionism while supporting clients in developing more self-compassion, flexibility, and balance.
0 Years Experience
Online in New Hamburg, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in New Hamburg, Ontario, Canada average 8 years of experience and charge around $162 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Internal Family Systems (IFS) (66%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$162
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
70%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 12% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 52% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 45% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 55% | Senior |
| 50% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 50% | Men |
| 39% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Christian |