Perfectionism therapists in Valley East, ON
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Valley East, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Katherine Mackenzie
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
I provide evidence-based therapy for adults whose perfectionism has become a source of stress, anxiety, procrastination, or burnout. Therapy focuses on helping you move beyond rigid standards, build resilience around mistakes, and develop a more balanced and sustainable way of approaching life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON (Online Only)
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
Online in Valley East, ON
Perfectionism
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
Perfectionism can feel like a constant push to meet impossibly high standards, often leaving you stressed, critical of yourself, or afraid of making mistakes. It can affect work, relationships, and overall wellbeing, creating a sense of pressure that never truly goes away.
In therapy, I provide a supportive space to explore these patterns, understand the underlying fears or beliefs, and develop healthier ways of relating to yourself and your goals. Together, we work on building self-compassion, realistic expectations, and confidence, helping you achieve growth without being weighed down by perfection.
15 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Jaswir Dhillon
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Perfectionism can feel like a constant pressure to get everything right, leaving little room for rest, ease, or self-compassion. You may find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, or never feeling quite enough, no matter how much you achieve. Over time, this can become exhausting and disconnect you from what actually matters to you. I offer a steady and supportive space where you can loosen the grip of perfectionism, understand where it comes from, and begin to relate to yourself with more kindness and flexibility. You do not have to keep holding it all alone.
8 Years Experience
Online in Valley East, ON
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 Valley East, ON (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Valley East, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Valley East, ON average 8 years of experience and charge around $165 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (52%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$165
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 81% |
Female |
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| 14% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 52% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 52% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 48% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 43% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 54% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 9% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 48% | Men |
| 38% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 30% | Asian |