Perfectionism therapists in Chesapeake, VA
Browse Perfectionism therapists in Chesapeake, Virginia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
A Little Healing LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Perfectionism can make even your accomplishments feel like they’re never quite enough. You may set impossibly high expectations for yourself, overthink mistakes, compare yourself to others, procrastinate because you’re afraid of getting it wrong, or constantly move the finish line instead of allowing yourself to feel proud. I work with women who are exhausted from believing their worth depends on how well they perform, how much they accomplish, or how others perceive them. Together, we’ll explore what drives the pressure to be perfect and work toward replacing constant self-criticism with self-compassion, flexibility, and a stronger sense of worth that isn’t dependent on getting everything right.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
Alton Wampler
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
From an Internal Family Systems perspective, perfectionism is often driven by protective parts that strive for high standards to prevent failure, criticism, or rejection. These parts typically guard more vulnerable exiled parts that carry shame, inadequacy, or fear of not being enough. Therapy focuses on helping clients access Self to relate to these parts with compassion, allowing rigid perfectionistic roles to soften and creating space for greater flexibility and self-acceptance.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Chesapeake, VA
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Dianne Gallo, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Are you a perfectionist? Do your high expectations of yourself and others make you miserable? If so, I can help. I love working with perfectionists to help soften into self compassion and learn to live with more freedom and flexibility from entrenched patterns.
12 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA
Juniper Mental Health
Psychologist, PhD
Perfectionism is not problematic for everyone, but for some, the drive to always do more and be better can have a negative impact on their daily stress, relationships, and take away from the life they want to be living. We have several providers on our team who have authored books and research on this very topic. Reach out to consult with our perfectionism specialists to discuss treatment.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chesapeake, VA (Online Only)
Chesapeake is the second-largest city in Virginia by land area — a mostly suburban and semi-rural community spread across the southern Hampton Roads region — with a therapy landscape shaped by its proximity to Naval Station Norfolk and the broader military community, as well as the particular stresses of a sprawling suburb where long commutes and limited walkable community can contribute to social isolation. The city's large African American population and its place within Hampton Roads' racially complex social fabric create demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial identity, community resilience, and intergenerational family dynamics. Chesapeake Regional Medical Center provides institutional mental health resources alongside the broader Hampton Roads healthcare ecosystem. Many Chesapeake residents access therapy through the wider Norfolk-Virginia Beach metro, given the city's geographic extent and integration with the regional mental health network.
Perfectionism therapists in Chesapeake, VA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Chesapeake, VA average 13 years of experience and charge around $226 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (80%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (51%), and Behavioral Therapy (29%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$226
Accept insurance
40%
Offer sliding scale
31%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 80% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 29% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 29% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 29% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 29% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 38% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 47% | Women |
| 31% | LGBTQ+ |
| 29% | Men |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |