Therapy for Perfectionism

Huntington | NEW YORK | teletherapy

You’re doing everything right. Why isn’t it enough?

You hold yourself to impossibly high standards. No matter what you accomplish, there’s always something more you should be doing—something you could have done better. You replay conversations in your head, double-check your work, and push yourself to meet expectations that just keep getting higher.

On the outside, you look like you have it all together. People see you as capable, confident, and in control. But on the inside? You’re running on empty. You feel like a fraud— drained, overwhelmed, and frustrated with yourself for not being better.

The pressure to be perfect can feel all-consuming. It makes even small decisions feel paralyzing—like you can’t afford to get anything wrong. Your relationships feel heavy, too, because you don’t want to let anyone down. Every mistake is magnified. And the hardest part? Even when you do succeed, it's hard to celebrate because your mind has already moved the goalpost to the next task, the next expectation, the next thing you need to do to prove you're enough.

Perfectionism is fueled by anxiety. Therapy can help you break free.  

my approach to perfectionism

Healing starts with understanding. In our work together, we’ll get to the root of your perfectionism—where it started, what’s been fueling it, and how to break free from it. We’ll use evidence-based strategies to help you manage stress, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and build a sense of calm from the inside out.  

You don’t have to keep striving for an impossible standard. You are worthy of rest. Of joy. Of feeling good enough right now—not just when you check the next box. 

I’ll help you:

✔ Understand your anxiety

✔ Let go of the need to prove yourself and finally feel enough

✔ Stop overthinking and start trusting your own decisions  

✔ Set boundaries with work, relationships, and your own inner critic  

✔ Navigate life without the fear of failing or falling behind  

✔ Find confidence, clarity, and calm—without the pressure to be perfect 

What if you didn’t have to prove yourself all the time?

FAQS

Common Questions about Therapy for Perfectionism

  • Therapy for perfectionism is all about understanding why you feel the need to be perfect and learning how to be kinder to yourself. You’ll explore those perfectionist thoughts and get tools to set more realistic goals while feeling more confident in who you are.

  • No, therapy isn’t about making you give up your goals. It’s about helping you find a way to set healthier, more realistic standards without the stress of perfectionism. You’ll learn how to aim high while being kind to yourself along the way.

  • Not at all! Perfectionism can help drive you to succeed, but when it becomes overwhelming or holds you back from enjoying life, that's when it can be a problem. Therapy can help you find a balance that works for you.