PERFECTIONISM THERAPY · INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL THERAPY

When “good enough” never feels good enough.

When “good enough” never feels good enough.

Work with a therapist on pressure, self-criticism, and all-or-nothing standards through practical, more flexible ways to respond.

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A PATTERN YOU MIGHT BRING

Loosen the rules without losing what matters.

Loosen the rules without losing what matters.

In therapy, you can notice the standards driving the pressure and practice more flexible responses. Make room for effort, learning, and rest—not just flawless outcomes.

Illustrative example

“If I cannot do it exactly right, I would rather not start.”

“If I cannot do it exactly right, I would rather not start.”

GOALS THE WORK AIMS TO SUPPORT

More room for everyday life.

More room for everyday life.

Less time correcting work.

Practice finishing without endless correction.

More confidence with imperfect effort.

Make room for learning rather than only flawless outcomes.

More room for rest.

Loosen demanding standards while keeping what matters.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLE

What would we work on together?

What would we work on together?

What would we work on together?

1 EVERYDAY SITUATION

“If I cannot do it exactly right, I would rather not start.”

“If I cannot do it exactly right, I would rather not start.”

2 WHAT YOU MIGHT EXPLORE

What rule makes it feel difficult to begin unless you can do it exactly right?

What rule makes it feel difficult to begin unless you can do it exactly right?

3 A PRACTICE TO TRY

Agree on a small experiment in starting or finishing with “good enough,” then notice what you expected and what happened.

CARE EXPERIENCE

See what happens in the room and between sessions.

See what happens in the room and between sessions.

IN YOUR SESSION

Understand a pattern and agree on one focused thing to try.

BETWEEN SESSIONS

Use the secure client portal to review the example, try a brief reflection, and note what happened.

NEXT SESSION

Bring back what you noticed so you and your therapist can understand it and adjust the next step.

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PRACTICAL DETAILS

Starting with OtherKind.

Starting with OtherKind.

INDIVIDUAL VIRTUAL THERAPY

Meet one-to-one with a licensed clinician in virtual sessions.

SECURE CLIENT PORTAL

Continue through the portal to review the available next steps.

ELIGIBILITY AND AVAILABILITY

Care depends on your location, clinician licensure, and current capacity.

GETTING STARTED

You do not need a plan to begin.

You do not need a plan to begin.

Bring what has been on your mind. You and your therapist will decide where to start.

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