Perfectionism therapists in Corpus Christi, TX
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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 Corpus Christi, TX
Perfectionism
Robin Britt
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-S
Perfectionism often hides behind achievement. For highly functioning, educated, or professionally successful people, the pressure to perform, get things right, and meet exceptionally high standards can become exhausting. You may appear capable and confident while privately struggling with self-criticism, fear of failure, overthinking, or feeling that your accomplishments are never quite enough. In therapy, I help clients understand the beliefs driving perfectionism, develop more flexible expectations, and separate their sense of worth from constant performance. The goal is to keep the strengths that have helped you succeed while creating more room for confidence, balance, and a life that does not depend on always getting everything right.
24 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX
Perfectionism
Andrew Oshobu
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC)
Perfectionism comes because of various reasons and I hope to support your needs by finding what can be done to challenge that perfectionism not to be lose your functionality but to gain the ability to succeed but not be stuck in a stage that you lack movement in your life.
3 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Heather Curry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Perfectionism is rarely about high standards alone. For many people it’s a strategy to prevent criticism, mistakes, or rejection. You may spend a lot of mental energy preparing, rechecking, and evaluating yourself, and still feel uneasy afterward. Even accomplishments often bring relief rather than satisfaction.
Therapy focuses on understanding what your mind is trying to protect you from. Instead of forcing yourself to “care less,” we work with the parts of you that feel responsible for preventing problems and gradually help your system tolerate being human without constant self-monitoring. As the underlying fear settles, effort and performance often become more sustainable and less exhausting.
12 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX
Perfectionism
Christine Sparacino
Psychologist, PsyD
Claudia Blackwell talks about how perfectionism is born out of shame. It's a quote that has stuck with me for years. Perfectionism causes us to feel like we are never good enough, directly attacking our self-worth. Supportive therapy can help us identify the attacks of perfectionism, learn the language of our inner critic, and forge a path forward with self-compassion and self-acceptance.
23 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Corpus Christi's identity is shaped by its Gulf Coast location, its significant Hispanic population, and the large military presence of Naval Air Station Corpus Christi — creating a therapy community serving families navigating military life, trauma, and deployment alongside a broader civilian population dealing with the economic volatility of an oil-dependent regional economy. Bilingual Spanish-English therapists are in consistent demand in a city where a majority of residents are Hispanic and Spanish is central to daily life for many families. Driscoll Children's Hospital and Christus Spohn Health System provide institutional mental health resources for the Coastal Bend region. The city's outdoor culture and coastal lifestyle coexist with real mental health challenges tied to poverty, occupational instability, and environmental vulnerabilities from Gulf weather events.
Perfectionism therapists in Corpus Christi, TX Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Corpus Christi, TX average 13 years of experience and charge around $191 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (49%), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) (37%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$191
Accept insurance
47%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
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) |
| 49% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 37% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 44% | Women |
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 23% | Black / African American |
| 23% | Persons with Disabilities |