Perfectionism therapists in Gray, TN
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Gray, Tennessee. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Perfectionism
Becca Edwards
Therapist, LMSW, Ed.S., M.ed
Perfectionism can look like achievement on the outside while feeling like constant pressure on the inside. I work with clients who struggle with unrealistic expectations, self-criticism, fear of failure, or feeling that they are never doing enough. Therapy can help create more space for self-compassion, flexibility, and being human.
4 Years Experience
Online in Gray, TN
Perfectionism
Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Perfectionism can fuel achievement, persistence, and attention to detail, and it is often rewarded in demanding academic and professional environments. Over time, however, unrelenting standards, fear of mistakes, overwork, self-criticism, or tying your worth to your performance can become exhausting and unsustainable. A setback, transition, increased responsibility, or period of burnout may eventually make it impossible to keep meeting the expectations you have set for yourself. When strategies that once helped you succeed stop working, it can feel as though your competence, identity, or life is beginning to unravel.
Working on perfectionism does not mean giving up ambition or settling for less. Therapy can help you understand what drives your perfectionism, distinguish meaningful striving from fear-based pressure, develop more flexible expectations, and respond to mistakes or limitations with greater perspective and self-compassion. The goal is to help you pursue excellence in ways that are healthier, more sustainable, and less dependent on relentless self-criticism.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gray, TN
Perfectionism
Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy
Psychologist
Perfectionism can appear as relentless self-criticism, overworking, fear of failure, or feeling that nothing you do is ever enough. We help clients explore how perfectionism may be connected to anxiety, identity, family expectations, cultural pressures, or the need for safety and acceptance. Therapy can support a more compassionate relationship with yourself while making room for rest, flexibility, and authentic growth.
17 Years Experience
Online in Gray, TN
Perfectionism
Alyssa Smyth
Psychologist, PhD
If you hold yourself to very high standards yet rarely feel satisfied with your efforts, perfectionism may be driving constant pressure beneath the surface. While striving for excellence can be a strength, perfectionism often brings self-criticism, worry about mistakes, and difficulty slowing down. Therapy focuses on understanding these patterns and developing healthier ways to pursue high standards without the chronic strain.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gray, TN
Perfectionism
Haven Psychology Group
Psychologist
High standards can be useful until mistakes feel intolerable, accomplishments never feel sufficient, or self-worth becomes tied to performance. Therapy can help clients recognize rigid patterns, respond differently to uncertainty and imperfection, and pursue meaningful goals without being governed by constant self-criticism.
3 Years Experience
Online in Gray, TN (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Gray, TN Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Gray, TN average 13 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (76%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (60%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 73% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 1% |
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
| 76% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 60% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 30% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 49% | Women |
| 33% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Men |
| 22% | Asian |
| 21% | Black / African American |