SEEING CLIENTS VIRTUALLY & IN-PERSON IN BETHESDA, MD
Psychotherapy and executive coaching for high achieving executives and founders.
Behind every high-performing executive and founder is a human being—navigating pressure, isolation, and impossible expectations.
You’re the one people turn to. You carry the vision, the team, the outcomes. But who holds space for you?
My work is designed for leaders like you: driven, brilliant, and quietly holding more than anyone knows. I offer a confidential, judgment-free space to pause, reflect, and recalibrate—so you can lead from strength without losing yourself in the process.
For Executives:
In boardrooms and on balance sheets, high-performing executives often appear unstoppable—driven, strategic, and unflinchingly composed. They’re the decision-makers, the problem-solvers, the ones who keep the machine running. But behind the polished exterior and relentless pace, many executives silently wrestle with anxiety, isolation, burnout, and a persistent pressure to always deliver.
Specific problems include:
You’re always “on”—but rarely off.
You’ve hit goals others dream of—and still feel like it’s never enough.
You carry enormous responsibility, yet often feel alone.
You want to lead well without losing yourself in the process.
You’re calm on the outside, but restless or anxious underneath.
For founders:
Founders are often idolized as visionaries—gritty, relentless, always a step ahead. They’re celebrated for their ability to take risks, break barriers, and build something from nothing. But beneath the headlines and hustle lies a quieter truth: founding a company can be exhilarating and emotionally depleting.
High-performing founders often face a unique psychological cocktail—chronic stress, identity enmeshment, loneliness, and the heavy weight of being responsible for everything and everyone. In the startup world, where "grind culture" is glorified, the mental health of founders is often neglected until it becomes impossible to ignore.
Specific problems include:
The myth of limitlessness
Founders often burn through their emotional reserves while convincing the world they’re fine.
Imposter syndrome and inner criticism
Even founders who appear confident often struggle with a gnawing voice that says, You’re faking it. You’re one wrong move away from being found out. Impostor syndrome can be especially intense for high-performers, precisely because their standards are so high.
Founder loneliness
Founders often feel profoundly alone. Friends and family may not understand the stakes. Investors expect results. Employees expect leadership. And peers are often too busy competing to connect.
Relational intelligence
A major cause of friction in startups is between founders. You started this venture with one of your closest friends and now you can’t stand to be in the same room as them.
Dopamine rollercoaster
Startups live in extremes. Big wins and crushing setbacks can happen in the same week, sometimes the same day. Founders often ride waves of adrenaline and dopamine that mirror addictive cycles.