Perfectionism therapists in Toronto, ON
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Perfectionism
Toronto Psychotherapy Space (TPS Therapy)
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapists (RP) and Registered Social Workers (RSW, MSW)
Perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside while internally feeling that nothing you do is ever quite good enough. It can contribute to anxiety, procrastination, burnout, people-pleasing, self-criticism, and fear of failure. Our therapists help clients understand these patterns, develop more flexible expectations, strengthen self-compassion, and build a sense of worth that isn't dependent on always getting everything right.
20 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1P1
Online in Toronto, ON
Perfectionism
Lydia Bennett
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, BA Psychology
Perfectionism can make life feel never-good-enough. I help clients recognize self-critical patterns, embrace progress over perfection, and cultivate more self-compassion.
1 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON (Online Only)
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 in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
Online in Toronto, ON
Perfectionism
Kai Smith - 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 Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Perfectionism can look like high standards, overthinking, fear of failure, people-pleasing, procrastination, or never feeling good enough. Therapy can help you understand the anxiety, shame, or past experiences underneath perfectionistic patterns. Together, we can work toward more flexibility, self-compassion, and a healthier relationship with achievement.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON
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 Toronto, 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 in Toronto, ON M4L 1C3
Online in Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Vanessa Fingland
Counsellor/Therapist, CCPCPR.cand, RPC-C
Perfectionism can leave you feeling like nothing you do is ever good enough, driving anxiety, self criticism, procrastination, and constant pressure to meet impossible standards. Together, we'll explore the beliefs and patterns that fuel perfectionism, build self compassion, and develop healthier ways of measuring your worth that aren't based on achievement alone. My goal is to help you let go of unrealistic expectations so you can feel more confident, balanced, and free to enjoy your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Devina Daya
Psychologist, Ph.D., C. Psych
I help individuals who struggle with perfectionism develop greater self-compassion, flexibility, and balance in their lives. Together, we explore the underlying beliefs that drive perfectionistic tendencies and build healthier ways of approaching goals, mistakes, and self-worth.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, 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 Toronto, 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 Toronto, 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 Toronto, ON (Online Only)
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 in Toronto, ON M6K 2R5
Online in Toronto, ON
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 Toronto, ON (Online Only)
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 in Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
Online in Toronto, ON
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 Toronto, 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 in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON
Perfectionism therapists in Toronto, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Toronto, ON average 9 years of experience and charge around $172 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (56%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (51%).
Average years in practice
9 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$172
Accept insurance
81%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
In Person and Online |
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| 49% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 51% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 46% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 44% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Asian |
| 32% | Persons with Disabilities |