Perfectionism therapists in Tri-Cities, WA
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Perfectionism
Avanour Behavioral Health Clinics PLLC
Psychologist, PsyD, LMHC, LMHCA. LSAW. LSW
Avanour provides compassionate support for individuals whose high standards, fear of mistakes, or self-criticism contribute to anxiety, procrastination, burnout, or dissatisfaction. Our clinicians help clients challenge rigid expectations, develop greater flexibility and self-compassion, and separate personal worth from performance. Treatment focuses on pursuing meaningful goals in a healthier, more balanced, and sustainable way.
0 Years Experience
Online in Tri-Cities, WA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Roderic Burks - Integrative Mental Health
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS, MS HSc, MA, LMHC, LPC
Perfectionism often arises from internalized expectations and self-critical patterns that create stress and self-doubt. I help clients explore the parts of themselves driving these tendencies and the underlying emotions behind them. Together, we work toward self-compassion, balance, and the ability to pursue goals without being ruled by fear or self-judgment.
26 Years Experience
Online in Tri-Cities, WA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Dr. Jessica Shine
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPC
I help clients break free from the pressure of perfectionism and the belief that their worth is tied to achievement or getting everything "right." Together, we explore the underlying fears, self-criticism, and unrealistic expectations that fuel perfectionism while developing greater self-compassion, flexibility, and confidence. My goal is to help clients embrace progress over perfection so they can live with greater authenticity, balance, and peace.
12 Years Experience
Online in Tri-Cities, WA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Ayden Ferstenberg
Psychologist, PsyD
You may be accomplished, dependable, and highly capable, yet rarely feel satisfied with what you do. Mistakes can feel disproportionately threatening, rest can bring guilt, and even meaningful achievements may provide only brief relief before the next internal imperative takes over. I work with high achievers who are tired of being driven by self-criticism, fear of failure, or the feeling that they must continually prove their worth. Rather than simply trying to counteract perfectionist urges, we explore what perfectionism has come to mean and what it helps you avoid or protect against. The goal is to preserve your ambition while loosening the grip of the inner critic, so that your effort becomes a value-driven choice rather than a condition you use to determine your worth.
5 Years Experience
Online in Tri-Cities, WA (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Melanie Carey
Counselor/Therapist, LMHCA
Perfectionism often looks like high standards, strong work ethic, and attention to detail — but internally it can feel like pressure, self-criticism, fear of failure, or a constant sense that nothing is ever quite enough. Many people with perfectionistic patterns are deeply capable, yet quietly exhausted from trying to get things “right” all the time.
In therapy, we explore perfectionism not as a flaw to eliminate, but as an adaptive strategy that once served an important purpose — often related to safety, belonging, approval, or avoiding shame. From a psychodynamic and trauma-informed lens, we gently look at how these patterns developed and how they continue to shape your relationship with yourself, your creativity, and others.
Rather than trying to replace perfectionism with productivity hacks or forced positivity, this work supports a deeper shift in how you relate to internal pressure. We begin to notice what happens in your body when perfectionism is activated — the tightening, urgency, fear, or collapse — and what might be happening underneath those experiences.
Using Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, we slow down enough to access the “felt sense” of perfectionism, allowing space for the parts of you that are striving, protecting, or afraid to be met with curiosity rather than judgment. This often opens the door to new internal possibilities that cannot be reached through thinking alone.
As clients develop greater awareness and nervous system regulation, perfectionism often begins to soften. This does not mean losing ambition or care, but rather shifting from a driven, fear-based relationship with achievement to one that includes self-trust, flexibility, and internal permission.
This approach is especially supportive for creatives, professionals, and highly sensitive individuals who feel blocked, burned out, or disconnected from their natural creativity because of internal pressure to perform or succeed.
Over time, therapy supports a more sustainable relationship with your inner standards — one that allows for both excellence and ease, structure and spaciousness, effort and rest.
2 Years Experience
Online in Tri-Cities, WA (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Tri-Cities, WA Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Tri-Cities, WA average 13 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (59%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (34%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
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
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 59% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 33% | Motivational Interviewing (MI) |
| 31% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 41% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 11% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 36% | Men |
| 29% | Asian |
| 27% | Black / African American |