Therapy for Perfectionism in Denver
Being perfect at something is a good feeling, so wanting to strive for that makes sense. But living with the pressure to be perfect all the time - whether in school, at work, at home, or anywhere else - can be overwhelming.
This stress is exhausting and could negatively impact other areas of your life you may not have energy for - personal relationships, romance, self-care, and so much more.
Striving for constant perfection can take away your joy because anything less than flawless feels like a personal fault - but it is not true. You deserve to be human, to make mistakes, and enjoy yourself.
Don't let perfectionism hold you back from living your best life. It's time to find liberation from perfectionism and unreasonably high standards and discover a happier, more authentic way of living.
Overcoming Perfectionism
Therapy is about YOU - I recognize and honor your individuality, so I use an eclectic approach to my sessions. This means I draw from several techniques and tailor them specifically to you!
The approaches I commonly pull from include Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). For more information on these methods, see below!
The path toward healing will be rewarding and difficult, and allowing me to be a part of your journey to self-discovery and mental wellness will make you feel seen, validated, and supported for every step. We will do work that makes you feel empowered and self-aware, and your efforts will be celebrated and make you proud of yourself.
Discover your highest self with therapy for perfectionism in Denver.
I provide a safe, empathic space where you can cry, laugh, get angry, and say whatever is on your mind - free from judgment. I bring compassion, curiosity, openness, and a sprinkle of humor to my sessions. I view us as equals who have a lot to offer each other - you are the expert on yourself and educate me on who you are, how you feel, think, and view the world, and with that knowledge, I offer the guidance, support, and skills that encourage your growth.
Therapy for Perfectionism Explained
Therapy Methods Include CBT for Perfectionism and More:
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
EFIT puts your emotional experiences and reactions front and center by exploring your relationship with self, others, and internal beliefs. EFIT helps you understand the root cause of your struggles, fears, and traumas and builds your self-awareness - helping you live a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness therapy focuses on learning to be more aware of thoughts, feelings, emotions, surroundings, and situations and reduce automatic responses.
Humanistic Therapy
Humanistic therapy is about helping you free yourself from disabling assumptions and attitudes to live a fuller life by looking at everything that makes you who you are and focusing on you as a unique individual and your relationship with the world around you.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT for perfectionism aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primarily depression and anxiety disorders. The beliefs behind CBT are that psychological problems are partially based on unhelpful thought and behavioral patterns and that learning to recognize these can help discover better ways of coping can relieve your symptoms.
Motivational Interviewing
MI helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation to change behavior. MI explores your need for change and your reasons for wanting to change and uses this to foster a commitment to yourself and this change.
Work with a therapist for perfectionism, Emily Vulcano
Emily Vulcano is a Kaiser therapist in Denver who offers therapy for perfectionism. Contact us to learn more about therapists who accept Kaiser Permanente in Denver and to schedule an appointment.