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therapy for perfectionism

Perfectionism therapist serving women in

Washington DC

Washington State

Virginia

Washington DC Washington State Virginia

do you never feel good enough, despite all of your achievements?

Maybe you have experienced a recent failure and can’t get over how horrible you feel about not succeeding. Maybe you have tried everything - podcasts, mindfulness, meditating, journaling, and more - but nothing seems to change. You are still absolutely exhausted but find it challenging to take a break and use the self-care activities that everyone says will help. You meet goals and have significant achievements, but you can’t seem to enjoy your successes - the feeling of inadequacy is still plaguing you. You are still scared of anyone seeing your vulnerabilities, “weaknesses,” or imperfections to the point that it’s hard for you to get close to people.

Whatever it is - you’re beginning to notice the impact of perfectionism in every facet of your life

to feel wild and free

Imagine a world where you feel safe to accept yourself as you are instead of:

  • being critical/judgment of yourself and others

  • Fearing any type of failure and often procrastinate out of this fear

  • Avoiding activities that you are afraid you will not be good at

  • Putting your own well being on the back burner to achieve perfection

  • Needing to feel in control at all times

  • Believing there is a right/wrong way to do most things

  • Not letting go of previous failures/mistakes

  • Struggling to take feedback and tend to take it personally

  • Not being able to trust others

  • Not being able to relax, even on days off or on vacation

  • Being obsessed with rules, lists, and work

  • Being depressed, anxious, and burnt out

  • Finding it challenging to build fulfilling relationships

If this is you, finding a therapist for perfectionism could help you heal from these painful experiences. Lucky for you, at everbe we are therapists that specializes in perfectionism therapy!

meet perfectionism therapist dr. ann krajewski

Are you ready to break free from painful self-criticism? For 10 years, I have worked with countless people struggling with perfectionism. I founded Everbe with the goal to help people find deep healing so they can finally feel safe and enough as they are. Perfectionism Therapy will help you find relief from your relentless drive for more. You can begin to feel good enough without attaining perfection, learn who you are outside of your accomplishments, and feel secure instead of feeling panicked when you make a mistake. 

helping women journey to self-acceptance.

helping women journey to self-acceptance.

helping women journey to self-acceptance. helping women journey to self-acceptance.

the everbe approach to perfectionism therapy

Feeling inadequate and burnt out doesn’t have to be your story. However, they often struggle to let go of the need for control and drive for perfection. They may attempt to use therapy to fix whatever keeps them from being perfect. You have probably been rewarded for perfectionism. So it can be terrifying to think about getting rid of it. It may feel impossible now, but you can feel good enough. You can feel safe without perfection and control. You can accept yourself as you are in the present, and we can help you get there. I find that perfectionism is a symptom of something deeper that you attempt to avoid. I create space for you to approach the parts you have been neglecting.

Perfectionism therapy can help you:

  • Become aware of what is happening internally

  • Foster curiosity around how you started rejecting your imperfection

  • Understand why you feel unsafe in your humanness

  • Unearth and work through the unconscious dynamics that keep you trapped in perfectionism so you can experience growth that leads you to a lifelong change

While you may feel pulled to only focus on skills or tools, this may just be reinforcing the underlying dynamics that keep you in the same patterns.

As a therapist for perfectionism - I will help you move away from focusing on doing so that you can finally allow yourself to just be.  

therapy for perfectionism can help!

Feeling inadequate and burnt out doesn’t have to be your story.

heal the depths + find harmony within

step 01

consultation

Schedule your free, 15-minute consultation. Here I’ll ask what prompted you to reach out and what you’re looking for. If I feel we’re a good fit, you’re welcome to ask me questions as well. Once you feel comfortable moving forward, we’ll discuss fees and schedule the intake appointment.

step 02

intake appointment

During your first virtual session, I’ll be interested to hear more about you and what you’re experiencing. This typically includes asking questions about your current situation and history. This will also allow you to experience how I am as a therapist. We’ll discuss if it feels like a good fit and if you’d like to schedule additional sessions.

step 03

the work begins

We’ll begin meeting regularly to journey through your experience and discover what keeps you stuck in the same patterns. I believe true healing and lasting change take time and can be painful. I’ll encourage you to have patience and trust in the messy process.

View our frequently asked questions to find answers to general therapy, insurance, and service-based questions.