VIRTUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS IN TEXAS
Perfectionism & Self-criticism
Therapy for when the pressure to get things right makes it hard to feel like what you do is ever enough.
You put a lot of pressure on yourself to get things right. Even when you accomplish something, your mind may quickly move to what you could have done better or what you need to do next.
From the outside, it may look like you have it all together. But underneath, you may be second-guessing yourself, worrying about whether you’re doing enough, and feeling exhausted by the pressure you put on yourself.
When it feels like nothing you do is ever quite enough.
Doing your best doesn’t have to come with so much pressure.
You can care about doing well without constantly feeling like you should have done more or gotten it right. Therapy can help you better understand where that pressure comes from and begin finding ways to respond to yourself with more understanding when things don’t go as planned.
Therapy for perfectionism and self-criticism can help you:
01. Recognize the pressure
Notice the patterns that keep you feeling like you always need to do more, do better, or get things right.
02. Practice more self-compassion
Learn to respond to mistakes, setbacks, and difficult moments with more understanding instead of immediately criticizing yourself.
03. Trust your decisions
Feel more confident making choices that feel right for you without constantly second-guessing yourself or looking to others for reassurance.
04. Take action without needing everything to be perfect
Learn how to move forward even when you don’t feel completely ready or can’t be sure things will turn out exactly as planned.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Perfectionism doesn’t always mean needing everything to be perfect. It can look like putting a lot of pressure on yourself to get things right, being hard on yourself when you make a mistake, second-guessing your decisions, comparing yourself to others, or feeling like what you accomplish is never quite enough. You may also find yourself procrastinating or avoiding things when you’re worried you won’t be able to do them well enough.
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Yes. Perfectionism can show up in many areas of your life, including relationships, decision-making, how you respond to mistakes, and the expectations you have for yourself. It may also make it difficult to slow down or feel like what you’ve done is enough.
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The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, learn more about how I work, and get a sense of what starting therapy together might look like.