Perfectionism therapists in Texarkana, Texas TX
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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 Texarkana, TX Texas
Kelsey Ellis
Psychologist, Ph.D., LCP
Perfectionism can create constant pressure to perform, anticipate, and prevent mistakes, often leaving little room for rest or self-compassion. Many women find themselves trapped in cycles of striving that feel productive on the surface but exhausting underneath. In therapy, we work to understand how these patterns developed and build more flexible ways of responding to expectations so that your sense of worth is not tied to constant output.
2 Years Experience
Online in Texarkana, TX Texas (Online Only)
Melena Ayres
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-S, LCDC
Perfectionism can look like high standards on the outside—but on the inside, it often feels like pressure, fear of failure, and never feeling “good enough.” It can keep us stuck, burned out, or constantly second-guessing ourselves. I help clients move away from rigid expectations and toward self-compassion, flexibility, and a healthier, more sustainable way of showing up in their lives. We oftentimes notice a remarkable improvement in our relationship with ourselves and with others as we heal our perfectionism.
10 Years Experience
Online in Texarkana, TX Texas
Dr. Elizabeth Coldren
Psychologist, PSYD, PSYPACT
I work with people who hold themselves to very high standards and feel the cost of that internally. Perfectionism can look like overworking, difficulty stopping, constant self‑criticism, or a sense that nothing is ever quite enough. It can also look like procrastination, avoidance, or shutting down when something feels too overwhelming or too important to get wrong. Many people I see are highly responsible and often successful on the outside, but feel tense, depleted, or quietly anxious much of the time.
Perfectionism often develops as a way to stay safe, cope with unpredictability, or manage early experiences where being competent, careful, or invisible felt necessary. Over time, these strategies can become exhausting. You may notice that you rarely feel satisfied, that rest feels undeserved, or that you are harder on yourself than anyone else would ever be, even when you are doing your best.
In our work together, we make space for the part of you that strives and the part of you that is tired of striving. Rather than forcing you to “let go” of high standards, we get curious about what perfectionism has been protecting and what it is costing you now. We pay attention to how perfectionism shows up in your body, thoughts, and relationships, and look for ways of relating to yourself that are still responsible and thoughtful but less punishing, so you can experience more ease, satisfaction, and permission to be human in your work, relationships, and inner life. Working with perfectionism is a central part of my practice, and I have deep respect for how hard you’ve been working to hold everything together.
26 Years Experience
Online in Texarkana, TX Texas
Nicole Zembery
Pre-Licensed Professional, LPC-Associate
Perfectionism can look like high standards on the outside, but internally it often feels like constant pressure, fear of failure, and never feeling “good enough.” It can be exhausting trying to keep up. Together, we’ll work on quieting that inner critic, building self-compassion, and helping you find a healthier balance where you can still strive for growth without burning yourself out.
1 Years Experience
Online in Texarkana, TX Texas (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Texarkana, Texas Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Texarkana, Texas average 12 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (50%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 75% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 50% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 38% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 33% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 93% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 43% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 33% | Men |
| 28% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 23% | Hispanic / Latino |