THERAPY FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN OREGON
You carry the vision. You don't have to carry it alone.
Building something of your own takes everything you have, but you’re starting to feel like there’s not much of you left to give.
The clients I work with have been used to being problem-solvers and the ones who always figured things out. Perhaps you’re the one who doesn't stop, doesn't complain, and who finds a way through. That drive can have a cost though: what others don’t see is the exhaustion, the isolation, and the quiet wondering if you can keep doing it all at this pace.
Chances are, you started this because you believed in something. Maybe it was a product, an idea, or a different way of doing things. You knew you wanted to build something that didn’t simply replicate all the shitty parts of the places you worked at before. Somewhere along the way, though, your vision got buried under all the decision fatigue, financial pressure, and the sense that everything and everyone depends on you. You don't feel like you can be fully honest with your team about how hard this is. There may be a part of you that feels like, as the boss, you shouldn’t be dumping on your team about how hard this all is. You don't feel like you can be fully honest with your family either, and for those of you from immigrant families, the pressure to put forth a good face hits especially hard.
Ultimately, you’ve been realizing it's lonely when you’re at the center of something you built.
You’re sick of:
Feeling like you can't show doubt or weakness to anyone around you
Making constant high-stakes decisions with no one to share the weight
Blurring the line between your identity and your business
Telling yourself you'll slow down eventually…but you struggle to actually commit to vacation days or shorter work days
how i can help
Addressing the pressure of entrepreneurship can help you lead from a steadier place
There are many ways the strain of building a business impacts entrepreneurs. I've worked with people who say things like,
"Work has taken over my life. I don't know if I remember how to be a person outside of this business anymore."
"I feel like I have it all together for everyone around me. The catch is, I’ve done a good job at that, but I feel so depleted.”
I use IFS (Internal Family Systems) and somatic embodiment and awareness exercises to help clients move from isolation and overextension to clarity, connection, and reinvigorated purpose.
imagine if you…
Understood your patterns under pressure
Learn how stress and urgency show up in your body. Understand what your body is actually asking for.
Could build in support instead of going it alone
Letting others in has felt like a risk, but maybe it’s time to try something different.
Felt reconnected to why you started
Rediscover the vision and values underneath the day-to-day grind.
faqs
Common questions about therapy for entrepreneurs
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You don't need to explain the entrepreneurial world to me in detail for us to do meaningful work together. We'll focus on how the pressures of your role are affecting you, your relationships, and your sense of self. When appropriate, I’ll weave in IFS (Internal Family Systems) and/or somatic embodiment and awareness exercises.
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That's a common feeling for founders and business owners, and it's worth exploring on its own. When you work with me, you have your own dedicated spot on my weekly schedule (or for those of you interested in an intensive, your intensive dates will be booked well in advance so you have ample time to block your schedule). Many clients find that consistent, focused sessions create more capacity, not less.
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Go to this page to schedule your 30-minute meet-and-greet call!
you deserve to feel better.