Perfectionism therapists in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
of Salt & Sky Therapy and Wellness
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Perfectionism can look like having everything together while privately feeling as though nothing you do is ever quite enough. You may overthink decisions, fear disappointing people, struggle to rest without guilt, or hold yourself to standards you would never expect of anyone else. Therapy can help you understand where those expectations came from and begin building a life that isn’t measured entirely by how well you perform.
3 Years Experience
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Alisha Levine
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Maybe you’re used to holding yourself to incredibly high standards. You want to do things well, make the right choice, and avoid letting anyone down but somewhere along the way, “doing your best” has started to feel like never being enough. Perfectionism can show up as overthinking, self-criticism, procrastination, people-pleasing, or feeling like you always need to do more. Therapy can be a space to understand where these expectations come from and gently challenge the belief that your worth depends on what you accomplish. Together, we can work toward a kinder relationship with yourself, where you can make mistakes, set boundaries, and move through life without needing everything to be perfect.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Perfectionism
Alison Taylor
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, GIT.Dip, CAPT, CRPO
Perfectionism can feel like constant pressure: to get it right, to not make mistakes, to meet expectations that may not even feel like your own. In our work together, we bring curiosity about your unique lived experience to exploring how perfectionism shows up in your thoughts, body, and relationships. We might gently ask: Who are you being perfect for? By whose standards? What do you imagine might happen if you made a mistake? How were mistakes handled in your home growing up? Rather than treating perfectionism as a personal flaw, we can understand it as a relational, contextual response to a situation/dynamic, a way of organizing/modifying yourself that developed in response to your environment. The existential statement underneath perfectionism could be, “In order to belong in this family, I must never mess up” or “I live my life as if I’ll be invisible/alone/worthless unless I am perfect.” Put in these contexts, perfectionistic strategies are a matter of life and death and basic survival. By slowing down and building awareness around how you got here, we can begin to tease apart these patterns, reconnect with what *you* need and value, and find more flexible, compassionate ways of being with yourself. It’s always a risk being more yourself, and I have huge respect for the ways you’ve learned to keep yourself safe and connected (basic human needs, btw). As we unravel your perfectionistic magnificence, you will likely surprise yourself with the brilliance and creativity that’s been hiding there all along, waiting for the right support to emerge.
5 Years Experience
In-Person Near Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
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 Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Perfectionism
Jonathan Christink
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MEd, Registered Psychotherapist
Overcoming perfectionism may seem straightforward in theory, but it can be anything but. It often requires deep shifts from chasing flawless results to embracing the value of progress and effort. It demands that you challenge the harsh internal critic and separate your personal self-worth from your achievements or mistakes. By intentionally practicing self-compassion and accepting imperfection, you can reduce anxiety, prevent burnout, and find genuine satisfaction in your daily life.
16 Years Experience
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Kai DeMaeyer - Talk with Kai - Intimacy and Identity
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP (Qualifying)
Perfectionism tends to look like high standards from the outside and feel like not-enough from the inside. It's exhausting to live in, and it usually has a longer history than just wanting to do well. I work with clients on what's underneath the drive, the fear, the self-criticism that shows up before the work is even done.
1 Years Experience
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Romana Hrivnakova
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RCC
Perfectionism is rarely about high standards; it is often a protective part of the system trying to prevent criticism, rejection, or a sense of failure. Drawing on over 15 years of clinical experience, I help you understand the 'internal critic' that keeps you in a cycle of relentless striving and exhaustion.
We move beyond 'letting go' to exploring the early survival strategies that made being perfect feel like a necessity. By healing the underlying vulnerabilities that this part is trying to shield, we work to replace the weight of perfectionism with a grounded sense of self-worth and the freedom to be authentically yourself—without the constant pressure of 'never being enough.
11 Years Experience
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Serenity Ridge Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, RP (Qualifying), CCC
Understanding the pressures of high standards and self-criticism, and learning how to shift toward more flexible, compassionate ways of relating to yourself and others.
1 Years Experience
Online in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON average 8 years of experience and charge around $168 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (52%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (52%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$168
Accept insurance
78%
Offer sliding scale
61%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 46% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 37% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Asian |
| 31% | Persons with Disabilities |