Perfectionism therapists in Welland, ON
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Welland, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Welland, ON (Online Only)
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 Welland, ON (Online Only)
Regan Kojovic
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, BSc
I help clients manage perfectionism using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thought patterns, challenge unrealistic expectations, and develop healthier ways of approaching mistakes, uncertainty, and achievement.
2 Years Experience
Online in Welland, ON (Online Only)
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
Online in Welland, ON
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 Welland, ON
Perfectionism therapists in Welland, ON Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Welland, 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) (74%), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (56%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (56%).
Average years in practice
8 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$169
Accept insurance
79%
Offer sliding scale
60%
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
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
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| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 56% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 56% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 46% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 12% | Children |
Client Focus
| 68% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 33% | Asian |
| 30% | Persons with Disabilities |