Perfectionism therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA
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Perfectionism
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 Portsmouth Heights, VA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
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 Portsmouth Heights, VA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
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 Portsmouth Heights, VA
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
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 Portsmouth Heights, VA
Perfectionism
Dr. Adam Sattler
Psychologist, PhD, LP
High standards can become costly when you struggle to finish something, take time off, or move on from a mistake. I help clients understand what drives their perfectionism and recognize habits such as overpreparing, repeated checking, or avoiding tasks they might not do well. We practice approaching these situations more flexibly and responding to mistakes with less self-criticism.
7 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth Heights, VA
Perfectionism therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Portsmouth Heights, VA average 13 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (84%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (52%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (32%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
27%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 84% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 52% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 29% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 27% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 27% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 36% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 50% | Women |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 30% | Men |
| 23% | Military / Veterans |
| 20% | Christian |