Perfectionism therapists in Milwaukee, WI
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Perfectionism
Madison Zimbal
Counselor/Therapist, LPC-IT
Perfectionism can look like high achievement on the outside, but internally it often feels like pressure, self-criticism, fear of mistakes, and never feeling “enough.” I work with those who find themselves stuck in cycles of overthinking, overworking, people-pleasing, or holding impossibly high standards for themselves. In therapy, we explore where these patterns come from and how they show up in daily life—academically, professionally, relationally, and emotionally. Many clients struggling with perfectionism feel a constant sense of urgency or fear that they are falling short, even when they are doing more than enough. My approach is both supportive and practical. I help clients begin to notice rigid thought patterns, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and develop a more compassionate and flexible way of relating to themselves. We also work on building emotional tolerance for imperfection, mistakes, and “good enough” moments without overwhelming guilt or anxiety. For clients who desire it, Christian counseling can be integrated to explore themes of grace, identity, and worth beyond performance. Faith can offer a grounding reminder that value is not earned through achievement, but received through inherent worth. My goal is to help clients step out of the cycle of pressure and into a more balanced, self-compassionate way of living, where success is no longer defined by perfection, but by growth, peace, and authenticity.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Milwaukee, WI
Online in Milwaukee, WI
Perfectionism
Starlain Saldana
Psychologist, PhD, LP
While aspects of perfectionism have often been helpful for folks to achieve and get to where they are in life, it also has a shadow side rooted in fear of failure, shame, and anxiety. Additionally, our society often reinforces perfectionism in ways that make it difficult from which to un-tangle. Our work will hold the ways it has been helpful while also challenging you to gain comfort with 'good enough' approaches to life.
17 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI
Perfectionism
Dr. Jason Wang, Inflection Points Therapy
Psychologist, PhD
Perfectionism can fuel achievement, persistence, and attention to detail, and it is often rewarded in demanding academic and professional environments. Over time, however, unrelenting standards, fear of mistakes, overwork, self-criticism, or tying your worth to your performance can become exhausting and unsustainable. A setback, transition, increased responsibility, or period of burnout may eventually make it impossible to keep meeting the expectations you have set for yourself. When strategies that once helped you succeed stop working, it can feel as though your competence, identity, or life is beginning to unravel.
Working on perfectionism does not mean giving up ambition or settling for less. Therapy can help you understand what drives your perfectionism, distinguish meaningful striving from fear-based pressure, develop more flexible expectations, and respond to mistakes or limitations with greater perspective and self-compassion. The goal is to help you pursue excellence in ways that are healthier, more sustainable, and less dependent on relentless self-criticism.
8 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI
Perfectionism
Dr. Joe Rustum
Psychologist, PsyD, License Psychologist
I help clients who hold themselves to extremely high standards and struggle with self-criticism, overthinking, procrastination, and difficulty feeling satisfied. Perfectionism can look like ambition from the outside, but internally it often creates anxiety, pressure, and fear of making mistakes. In therapy, we work on building self-trust, reducing all-or-nothing thinking, improving follow-through, and creating a healthier relationship with achievement. My goal is to help clients pursue excellence without being driven by constant fear or inadequacy.
9 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI
Perfectionism
Will Howell
Counselor/Therapist, MA, LPC, CCTP
Similar to anxiety, perfectionism seems to be fear based. Where does this idea that you need to be perfect come from? What are you afraid of happening if you're not perfect? Do you fear not being enough if you're not perfect? Have you had space to fail and learn from failure? Does being responsible or needing to be a certain way define you but leave you feeling resentful or ridged?
Failing forward, allowing who we are to be seen and then not criticized or rejected by ourself or others is deeply healing and important. Embracing imperfections allows for more self-love and creates conditions where most learn best. Perhaps if messages you have received from others is that you need to be perfect in order to belong or accepted, then that might be a cue to find a redirection. You have inherent self worth and getting in touch with our imperfections and embracing this way of growing and healing is deeply human and relieving. Where do you wish you could take off the mask?
6 Years Experience
Online in Milwaukee, WI (Online Only)
Perfectionism therapists in Milwaukee, WI Statistics
Perfectionism therapists in Milwaukee, WI average 13 years of experience and charge around $217 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (75%), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (57%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (35%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$217
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
30%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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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) |
| 57% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 35% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 32% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Relational Psychotherapy |
| 27% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 42% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 13% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 32% | LGBTQ+ |
| 28% | Men |
| 22% | Asian |
| 22% | Black / African American |