Perfectionism therapists in Ellensburg, Washington WA
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Perfectionism
Kaijah Bjorklund
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LMHC
Perfectionism isn't about caring too much about quality — it's usually about fear. Fear of failure, of judgment, of being exposed as not enough. It often began as a smart survival strategy in an environment where mistakes felt dangerous. But somewhere along the way, the inner critic that helped you stay safe started running the show, and now nothing you do ever quite feels like enough. I work with perfectionism through IFS — getting to know the parts that drive it with curiosity and compassion, rather than just trying to think your way out of patterns that live much deeper than thought.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ellensburg, WA Washington (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Elisha Geers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, EMDR Certified, EMDR Consultant-In-Training
I help people uncover the origins of the need to be perfect and learning to explore new ways of being.
7 Years Experience
Online in Ellensburg, WA Washington
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 Ellensburg, WA Washington (Online Only)
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 Ellensburg, WA Washington (Online Only)
Perfectionism
Alexzia Wagner
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LSWAIC
What looks like high standards on the outside often feels like constant pressure on the inside. Perfectionism can keep you stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, and never feeling “good enough.” We work to loosen that grip so you can feel more at ease and less defined by impossible expectations.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ellensburg, WA Washington (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Ellensburg, Washington Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Ellensburg, Washington average 13 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (48%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (36%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
39%
Gender ID
| 80% |
Female |
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| 20% |
Male |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 48% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 36% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 33% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Internal Family Systems (IFS) |
| 27% | Somatic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Teen |
| 30% | Senior |
| 15% | Children |
Client Focus
| 67% | Women |
| 36% | Military / Veterans |
| 33% | Men |
| 30% | LGBTQ+ |
| 27% | Asian |