Online therapy program developed for adults with perfectionistic tendencies, rigid thinking patterns, or OCPD traits who want to move from control and exhaustion toward flexibility, connection, and balance.

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From the outside, you may appear highly capable, dependable, and successful. Others see someone who gets things done, follows through on commitments, and seems to have everything under control. Inside, however, you may feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly on edge. Even after accomplishing your goals, it may never feel like enough. Instead of enjoying your success, you immediately move on to the next responsibility or goal, convinced you should always be doing more.

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Perhaps you struggle to relax because your mind is constantly planning, organizing, or worrying about what still needs to be done or worked towards. Maybe you find yourself holding yourself—and sometimes others—to impossibly high standards. You may feel responsible for everything, have difficulty delegating, or become frustrated when things aren't done "the right way." While these traits may have helped you succeed , they may also be contributing to anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, and a life that feels more driven by obligation than fulfillment.

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Many people who experience these patterns identify with perfectionism, overcontrol, or Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) traits (which are not the same as OCD, by the way). These patterns often develop gradually and can become so familiar that they simply feel like part of your personality.  These traits are not all bad; they have helped you succeed. However, you may see the cost of constantly striving for more while rarely feeling satisfied.
 

You are Capable of Change that is Meaningful and Sustainable

The Perfectionism Reset is a 12-week intensive psychotherapy program designed for adults who are ready to move beyond chronic perfectionism, over-control, and burnout. This is a program where you will meet with Dr. Clevenger weekly for 12 weeks and do focused, deep work on perfectionism and related traits.
 

This program is ideal for individuals who:

• Constantly feel responsible for everything

• Struggle to relax or slow down without feeling guilty

• Hold themselves (or others) to rigid or unrealistic standards

• Experience anxiety when things feel uncertain or out of their control

• Feel burned out despite being highly successful

• Have difficulty asking for help or delegating

• Find it hard to connect with their emotions or practice self-compassion

• Want healthier relationships and a more balanced life

• Want to loosen their grip on certain standards or behaviors

• Want to develop healthier ways of relaxing and soothing stress
   

How this is Different from Most Therapy

Unfortunately, most therapy and counseling sessions can easily turn into "vent" sessions or re-hashing the same topics or events without action. Of course, therapy is meant to be cathartic, and there is space for discussing thoughts and feelings. However, this treatment program differs in that you will be encouraged to learn new insights about yourself, develop new skills, and then practice those skills inside (and outside) of the session. This therapy program is meant to be focused, intensive, and have potential for measurable and noticeable results.

 

Over twelve weeks, we'll combine evidence-based approaches—including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive-behavioral strategies, and interpersonal insights—to help you understand the patterns driving perfectionism and develop healthier ways of responding.

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In addition to developing goals personalized to you, we will also explore how to:

• Reduce perfectionism without impacting your standards or success

• Become more flexible when life doesn't go according to plan

• Decrease anxiety related to uncertainty and control

• Develop healthier boundaries and improve relationships

• Build self-compassion without sacrificing motivation

• Reconnect with your values instead of constantly chasing achievement

• Create a more sustainable, meaningful life
   

A Different Kind of Therapy Program

Unlike many counseling and therapy sessions, that can turn into solely venting and validation (which is still important), this structured psychotherapy goes a step beyond that foundation by using insight development, education, practical skill-building, guided discussion, and meaningful practicing of skills. 
 

Who Is This Intensive For?

This intensive is designed for adults throughout Alabama, Georgia, and PSYPACT states who struggle with perfectionism, overcontrol, burnout, anxiety, or OCPD traits.

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Many clients who choose this type of therapy are people who are ready for action and results, who do not want to waste time in years of therapy with no progress. This includes high-achieving professionals—such as physicians, psychologists, attorneys, executives, educators, entrepreneurs, and graduate students—but you do not need to work in one of these professions to benefit. If your drive for excellence has begun to interfere with your well-being, relationships, or ability to enjoy life, this intensive may be a good fit.

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Who will I work with?

This intensive is conducted by Dr. Caitlin Clevenger, a licensed clinical psychologist (in GA and AL) with authority to practice telepsychology in PSYPACT-participating states. Dr. Clevenger has six years of independent practice helping clients of various backgrounds navigate perfectionism, burn out, overthinking, anxiety, and difficulties with control. Dr. Clevenger has completed her own individual psychotherapy, as well, to better understand clients' experiences in therapy. This personal experience makes her therapeutic approach more targeted and thoughtful.

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You Don't Have to Earn This Time to Care for Yourself

For many people, seeking therapy feels uncomfortable because they've spent years believing they should be able to handle everything on their own. In reality, asking for help is not a sign of weakness—it's often the first step toward creating a life that feels less driven by pressure and more guided by purpose.

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You have spent enough time trying to do everything perfectly. This intensive offers an opportunity to learn what life can look like when you no longer have to.

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Investment

The Perfectionism Reset is a 12-week intensive therapy program designed to provide structured, evidence-based treatment for perfectionism, overcontrol, burnout, and OCPD traits.

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Program Fee: $190 per session ($2,280), paid at each session, which includes access to a structured curriculum and written/audio resources and assignments. This is a significantly lower investment than paying for weekly therapy over the course of a year.​
 

Your commitment includes:

• Twelve 60-minute virtual psychotherapy sessions

• A complementary 15-minute consultation call to determine this is the right treatment for you.

• A structured curriculum based on evidence-based approaches to perfectionism, overcontrol, and OCPD traits

• Guided discussion, experiential exercises, and between-session practice

• Handouts and supplemental resources throughout the program, including audio-guided exercises outside of session

• Treatment led by Dr. Caitlin Clevenger, a clinical psychologist specializing in perfectionism, anxiety, overcontrol, and high-achieving adults

Insurance

This intensive is offered as a private-pay service. Insurance is not billed directly.

If you have out-of-network behavioral health benefits, you may request a Superbill to submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Reimbursement is not guaranteed and varies by individual plan.
 

Attendance

Because each session builds upon the previous week, commitment to weekly attendance for 12 weeks is strongly encouraged. While occasional absences are understandable, clients should plan to attend the weekly sessions over the 12 weeks to receive the greatest benefit from the program.