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Online Perfectionism Therapy in NYC
Ease relentless self-criticism, reduce anxiety, and build self-compassion—without losing your drive.
Perfectionism can drive success, and the drive made you come this far.
Yet it often comes with a cost—relentless self-criticism, anxiety, and never feeling good enough. Therapy helps you ease the inner critic and create a healthier way forward.
What Is Perfectionism ー and Why Therapy Helps
Perfectionism often begins as a way to cope—with high expectations from family, cultural pressures, or a deep fear of making mistakes. At times, this drive may have helped you succeed—the very drive that brought you this far. But when perfectionism becomes harsh, it can leave you anxious, tense, and never feeling “enough.”
Therapy provides a safe space to understand how these patterns developed and how they still affect your daily life. Rather than judging or fighting against your perfectionism, we look at both its strengths and its costs, and gently explore new ways of relating to yourself.
The goal is not to lose your ambition or motivation—it’s to hold on to what works for you, while easing the pressure that creates exhaustion or anxiety. With support, perfectionism can shift from a constant inner critic to a more balanced voice that allows for growth, rest, and self-compassion.
What we work on
Perfectionism has likely helped you achieve a lot—the drive that brought you this far. In therapy, we honor those strengths while easing the parts that feel overwhelming. Together, we work on:
Recognizing your motivation and high standards while softening harsh self-criticism
Understanding the roots of perfectionistic patterns so they feel less daunting
Building resilience, tolerance for mistakes, and deeper self-compassion
Balancing striving with rest, creativity, and joy in daily life
Transforming high-functioning anxiety and people-pleasing into healthier connection
Setting clear, supportive boundaries that protect both your goals and your well-being
My Approach: Somatic & Emotion-Focused
In perfectionism therapy, we start by honoring the drive and resilience that have carried you this far. Those strengths matter—and we want to keep them. At the same time, we gently tend to the parts of perfectionism that feel harsh or unrelenting.
I draw from AEDP (formerly Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), an evidence-based, attachment- and emotion-focused approach. AEDP emphasizes safety, compassion, and experiential healing, which makes it especially effective for softening the inner critic and easing perfectionism’s grip.
Together, we notice how perfectionism shows up in your body—tightness, over-preparing, difficulty resting—and practice grounding, breath, and paced emotional work to release the pressure. Step by step, the inner critic gives way to a steadier, more supportive voice. This allows your motivation and high standards to remain strengths—without burning you out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is perfectionism therapy different from general anxiety therapy?
Perfectionism therapy focuses specifically on the cycles of self-criticism, over-preparing, and fear of mistakes—patterns that often go hand-in-hand with high-functioning anxiety. We look at both the emotional roots and how these patterns show up in daily life, while also building resilience and self-compassion.
Do you help with imposter syndrome?
Yes. Many people struggling with perfectionism also feel like “frauds” despite clear achievements. In therapy, we address both the beliefs and body-level reactions that keep imposter feelings in place, especially in high-pressure academic or professional environments.
Are sessions fully online?
Yes. All sessions are offered via secure Zoom. This makes it easy to attend from anywhere in New York or Florida, whether you’re balancing work, school, or family responsibilities.
Do you offer therapy in Japanese?
Yes. I am a bilingual therapist and provide sessions in both English and Japanese, depending on your comfort. Many of my clients appreciate the option to switch between languages during sessions.
