Perfectionism therapists in Columbia, SC
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Columbia, South Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Robin Wellington
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-A, RYT-500, CTP, CSTFP
When working with perfectionism, I help clients explore the pressures and beliefs that can create a constant sense of needing to do more or be better. While perfectionism may have once served as a way to cope or succeed, it often brings stress, self-criticism, and difficulty feeling satisfied. Together we gently uncover these patterns while building greater self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and a more balanced relationship with achievement and self-worth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Carey Luker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LPC
I work with individuals who feel stuck in the pressure of always needing to do more, be better, or get everything “right.” Perfectionism can be exhausting—it often comes with overthinking, self-criticism, people-pleasing, fear of disappointing others, and feeling like you can never fully relax or slow down. Many people look like they’re holding it all together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed inside. In therapy, I create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can let your guard down and stop carrying so much pressure alone. Together, we work on building self-compassion, healthier boundaries, and a more balanced way of living that feels less overwhelming and more sustainable.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Chelsie Ciminelli
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Holistic Health Practitioner
I support individuals who struggle with perfectionism, excessive self-criticism, fear of failure, or the feeling that they must constantly achieve, perform, or get things right in order to feel worthy. Together, we explore the deeper beliefs and protective patterns that can drive perfectionism, including the fear of judgment, rejection, failure, or not being “enough.” Through a trauma-informed, somatic, and compassionate approach, I help clients develop greater self-acceptance, flexibility, and safety within themselves while learning to separate their inherent worth from their accomplishments. Our work creates space to pursue growth and meaningful goals without living under the constant pressure to prove yourself.
7 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC
Perfectionism
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Perfectionism has its origins in such beliefs as someone feeling deep down, even without realizing it, that they are not good enough, and they need to be perfect to make up for it. Or, because their circumstances and life are imperfect, they want to create control where they can. They often feel unhappy and critical with themselves, and 'burnt out' from the effort involved in trying to achieve perfection, which could accurately be called 'a race with no finish line'. It can be formed from childhood experiences where they felt out of control, or unsafe, etc., which likely developed an unconscious belief while they were young. Rapid Transformational Therapy is very helpful to address the core reason for the need for perfection, then to interrupt it and release it, and replace it with empowering, positive suggestions directly to the subconscious mind, creating lasting change. The personalized recording would focus on ideas of self-acceptance and visualization of not needing perfectionism, etc.
0 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Melissa Berschauer
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Holding yourself to impossible standards usually results in a lot of anxiety and procrastination rather than actual satisfaction. Feeling burned out is sometimes the next level of perfectionism. I help you untangle your worth from your productivity, allowing you to breathe a little easier without losing your drive.
14 Years Experience
Online in Columbia, SC (Online Only)
Columbia is South Carolina's state capital and home to the University of South Carolina, creating a city with a significant student population, major public health infrastructure, and the complex racial and political dynamics of a Deep South capital navigating its Confederate history and ongoing racial equity challenges. Fort Jackson, the US Army's largest initial entry training post, is located in Columbia and brings a significant military population whose mental health needs—particularly around transition and trauma—are an important part of the local care landscape. Prisma Health provides behavioral health services to the community, and a private therapy sector serves the city's mix of students, government workers, and military families. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, military and veteran transition, race and identity in a historically complex Southern capital, anxiety, depression, and the political stress of living in a contentious state capital environment.
Perfectionism therapists in Columbia, SC Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Columbia, SC average 12 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (53%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
32%
Gender ID
| 69% |
Female |
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| 21% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 53% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 32% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 32% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 30% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Men |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 25% | Military / Veterans |