Therapy for High Achievers in Pennsylvania
You're used to being the one who has it together. The one colleagues and family rely on. But underneath, you're running on overthinking, people-pleasing, and a low hum of anxiety that never fully switches off.
I offer in-person therapy in Center City Philadelphia and virtual sessions for driven professionals anywhere in Pennsylvania who want to feel less on edge without losing the ambition that got them here.
Who I work with in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia runs on high-pressure institutions, hospital systems, elite universities, law firms, pharma, and a growing tech and startup scene, where the expectation is you push through, stay composed, and keep producing, no matter what it costs you underneath.
I spent over a decade in corporate finance, at Big 4 firms, Fortune 500 companies, and fast-moving startups, before becoming a therapist. Some of that pressure I felt right here in Philadelphia, working remotely, days blurring into back-to-back Zoom calls from my kitchen table, and later consulting while in grad school, trying to hit deadlines and finish coursework in the same week.
I know what it's like to close your laptop at midnight and still be running the day's meetings through your head. I know what it's like to feel like you're falling behind as an employee, partner, and friend. That pressure to always be reachable, always be producing, is something I understand from the inside, rather than something I've read about in a textbook.
That's the kind of pressure I help people work through.
Here’s how I can help
I see clients in person at my Center City office, conveniently located near Rittenhouse Square, Logan Square, Fairmount, Fitler Square, and South Philly and easily accessible by SEPTA. For those outside the city or with demanding schedules, I offer virtual sessions anywhere in Pennsylvania.
Anxiety
Maybe your mind won’t stop racing, or you lie awake at night replaying the day or worrying about what’s ahead. You might look calm on the outside, but inside you feel tense, overthink every decision, and worry about letting others down.
Learn how to find calm, clarity, and balance without losing your drive.
Overthinking
If your thoughts never seem to slow down—if you replay conversations, second-guess decisions, or mentally prepare for every worst-case scenario, you’re not alone.
Learn how to you slow the racing mind and feel more grounded.
Burnout & Stress Management
Burnout is a chronic state of emotional, mental, and physical depletion that happens when you push yourself long past your limits—often while still appearing strong and composed to everyone around you.
Learn to thrive and not just push through.
Perfectionism
Sometimes, what looks like ambition or high achievement can actually feel like a constant internal burden - or a constant sense that you are falling short, no matter how hard you try.
Learn how to find relief from constant internal pressure.
People-Pleasing
People-pleasing is the habit of prioritizing others’ needs, expectations, and emotions at the expense of your own. For many high-achievers, people-pleasing becomes a way to stay safe, avoid conflict, and maintain approval.
Learn to set boundaries without losing connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, I see clients in person at my Center City Philadelphia office, and virtually for clients anywhere in Pennsylvania.
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Yes. Virtual sessions are available for anyone located in Pennsylvania, conducted via secure video.
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No, I operate as an out-of-network, private-pay practice. I can provide a superbill for potential out-of-network reimbursement, depending on your plan.
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Anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overthinking, primarily for high-achieving professionals and working mothers.