Do you have higher standards for yourself than other people and feel like you’re often falling short? Do you spend excessive amounts of time trying to do things exactly right, or avoid trying things altogether because you don’t think you’ll be able to do them perfectly? Do you criticize yourself for even small mistakes? You might be struggling with perfectionism. Perfectionists will often try to do things “perfectly” – based on a self-imposed standard - and might give up entirely or feel like a failure when perfect isn’t possible. Perfectionists might also find that their sense of self-worth feels linked to their ability to achieve; even small setbacks can leave a perfectionist feeling like they’re not good enough or not worthy of love and belonging. With CBT, DBT, and Emotional Resiliency approaches, you’ll learn to identify your values, think more flexibly about yourself, and practice self-compassion, without giving up your goals. You’ll also learn skills to help you practice more helpful patterns of behavior, strengthen your relationships, and experience emotions without feeling overwhelmed by self-criticism.