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Anahita Kia, JD, LMFT

Solution-Focused Therapy for Adults, Couples, & Families in Agoura Hills, California

Man and woman reflecting on perfectionism as a trauma response and emotional pressure.

Perfectionism and Trauma: Why the Need to Be Perfect Can Be a Response to Trauma

Perfectionism is often praised, but for many people it feels more like pressure than motivation. This article explores how perfectionism can develop as a trauma response and offers practical ways to begin loosening perfectionistic patterns.

Anahita Kia, JD, LMFT

Mar 77 min read

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