Therapy for Entrepreneurs
Established Business Owners in Professional Services
When you became an entrepreneur, you were passionate about being your own boss.
You knew it would be more work, but you didn’t want to become another employee.
You have a great idea or talent (or both!) and want to share it with the world.
You were excited about being a leader and building something that was yours.
You were excited about the freedom and opportunities it would provide.
But now you’re feeling anxious, stressed, avoidant, and overwhelmed.
You doubt yourself, discount your opinions, and relive every conversation just to criticize your mistakes.
You accept work agreements that aren’t rewarding because you’re scared nothing better will come along.
You’re either holding too tightly onto your money, or you don’t feel you have a good grasp of it at all.
You have so many goals and plans for your business, but the fear that you won’t do it perfectly keeps you frozen.
Everyone tells you how incredible you’re doing, but you feel like you’re barely holding it together – and if they found that out, you might lose everything.
You keep getting in your own way, and it’s making you feel exhausted, burned out, and fucking frustrated.
You’re stuck and uncertain, unable to connect with the ambitious person you used to be.
You want to feel confident in yourself and your capabilities again.
You want to gain clarity and trust in your decision-making so that you can move forward.
You want to perform to the potential you buried deep within you.
You want to increase the security, prosperity, and aspirations of your business.
You want to reclaim the passion, motivation, and excitement you once had and experience a greater desire to celebrate yourself.
You want to feel calmer and more peaceful, finding presence in each moment.
You want to feel empowered to care for yourself well.
And you want the freedom you dreamed of when you started this entrepreneurial path.
In counseling for entrepreneurs…
…you will navigate the balance between CEO and Human, so you can operate a successful business that supports you abundantly.
…you will uncover the root cause of your stress, anxiety, and burnout while learning to manage the logistics of your career and life differently.
…you will build assertive communication skills that allow you to speak confidently and directly with clients, as well as help you become a better Human.
…you will learn tools to effectively battle Imposter Syndrome, or feelings of “fraud” in achievements, so you can truly enjoy the fruits of your labor.
…you will explore and address narratives around money, prosperity, and financial stability that are keeping you restricted.
…you will learn to create boundaries in your career that balance with your personal life.
…you will uncover greater clarity in what you want and your next steps.
…you will expand on the insight gained from processing emotions and past experiences to formulate and accomplish goals that align with your values.
…you will develop clarity, focus, and structure in yourself.
…you will learn to honor who you are by breaking down the inauthentic expectations pressed on you by people in your life, society, cultures you relate to, and the capitalist system itself.
Therapy for entrepreneurs in established professional services is most effective when working with a clinician who understands the complexities of your different roles. Given the specialized nature of this therapy, you want to feel secure, open, and excited, which means having a clinician that gets it at a deeper level.
I have been, and still am, an entrepreneur in several successful businesses. I have provided business consultation and education to companies all over the country for over 20 years. In business and life, I embrace vulnerability, directness, authenticity, and the importance of holding your values. My extensive education in business, finance, and mental health counseling continues to provide me with a unique clinical perspective.
Additional Benefits of Therapy for Entrepreneurs
Increased self-compassion and self-acceptance
Healthier relationship with consumption
Better, more restful sleep
Greater commitment to health goals
Enjoyment in self-care practices
Healthier money mindset & messaging
Stronger and healthier boundaries
Moving forward from transition into achievements
Feeling more open to others (and their help)
Deeper, more connected and fulfilling personal relationships
Enriching professional relationships
Clearer in who you really are
Living as your authentic self, personally and professionally
More intentional engagement in the moment
Feeling inspired and energized to get involved in life outside of your career
Greater alignment with values and sense of purpose
How Therapy Works
The first step is to review the FAQs page to initially determine if we would be a good fit. You can also schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation below if you have additional questions about our potential fit. If we decide to meet, you will fill out required paperwork before our first session.
During our first few sessions, we’ll
talk about what prompted you to seek therapy, how you have attempted to support this need already, and what you hope to achieve together. We’ll explore your history and journey to therapy in more detail. I will ask a lot of questions during this early stage, giving you space to share your story.
Together, typically by the third session, we’ll clearly identify what you want to achieve in therapy. We will then create a plan for success, focusing on making immediate adjustments to reduce overwhelm, as well as long-term change. We’ll discuss potential roadblocks and strategies to overcome them.
In our subsequent sessions, we will continue to work on the goals you created at the beginning of therapy. If new problems arise, we will hold space for those problems, using them as real-time opportunities for growth. We will check in on your goals, as well as the health of our relationship, and make adjustments as necessary.