EMDR Therapy for Entrepreneurs
in an Established Professional Service Business
When you became an entrepreneur, you were driven by the passion to create something of your own.
You knew it would be hard work, but you craved the freedom of not being just another employee.
You have an incredible idea or talent (or both!) and felt inspired to share it with the world.
You were excited to step into leadership and build something that reflected your vision.
You anticipated the freedom and possibilities that entrepreneurship could bring.
But now, anxiety, stress, avoidance, and overwhelm have taken hold—and these feelings aren’t new.
You’ve faced this before.
The second-guessing yourself, downplaying your opinions, and replaying every conversation, nitpicking your mistakes.
Whether previous jobs, personal relationships, or new ventures, the same self-doubt keeps showing up in different forms.
You accept work that drains you, not because you want to, but because a deep fear whispers that nothing better will come.
This pattern of settling repeats itself, despite your desire for more.
You either obsess over your finances or completely disconnect from managing them, and no matter which way you go, the control—or lack of it—feels eerily familiar.
You have ambitious goals for your business, but the fear of not doing it perfectly keeps you frozen—just like in other areas of your life where perfectionism has kept you stuck before.
People see your success, but inside, you feel like you're barely holding it together.
You’ve been here before, afraid that if people knew the real you, it would all come crashing down.
You keep getting in your own way, and it's making you feel exhausted, burned out, and deeply frustrated.
The ambitious, driven person you once were seems more distant every day.
You want to feel confident in yourself and your capabilities again—something you’ve struggled with in different roles and stages of your life.
You want to gain clarity and trust in your decision-making, finally breaking the pattern of hesitation that’s held you back before.
You want to perform to the full potential you’ve buried deep within, a potential that has been overshadowed by self-doubt in the past.
You want to increase the security, prosperity, and aspirations of your business without falling into the same traps of fear or avoidance.
You want to reclaim the passion, motivation, and excitement you once had, celebrating yourself—rather than always focusing on what’s next.
You want to feel calmer and more peaceful, finding presence in each moment.
You want to feel empowered to care for yourself, instead of repeating the patterns of neglecting your own well-being.
And you want the freedom you dreamed of when you first started this entrepreneurial path, free from the recurring doubts and fears that keep showing up.
…you will foster confidence in yourself, refine your professional brand, and ensure the vitality of your business—breaking free from the cycle of self-doubt that has surfaced in different areas of your life.
…you will delve deep to uncover the recurring underlying causes of your stress, anxiety, and burnout, and learn innovative ways to navigate both your professional and personal life .
…you will develop assertive communication skills, enabling you to elevate your craft and evolve into a more empathetic, authentic human being, rather than repeating past tendencies of staying small.
…you will acquire effective strategies to combat Imposter Syndrome and any lingering feelings of “fraudulence” that have surfaced in various roles, allowing you to finally savor your achievements fully.
…you will investigate and reshape the limiting beliefs surrounding money, wealth, and financial security that have repeatedly held you back from reaching your full potential.
…you will attain clearer insight into your desires and the steps needed to realize them, rather than cycling through uncertainty and indecision.
…you will leverage the understanding obtained from processing emotions and past experiences to devise and accomplish goals that align with your core values, breaking the cycle of striving for goals that aren’t truly yours.
…you will learn to honor your true self by dismantling the unrealistic expectations imposed by others, society, the financial industry, and your own past patterns of perfectionism.
In EMDR therapy for entrepreneurs…
EMDR therapy for entrepreneurs is most effective when working with a clinician who understands the complexities of this career. 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 developed my finance, accounting, and business background for over 20 years, using EMDR as a way to experience, heal, and excel in my journey. I am dedicated to learning and growing through workshops, retreats, consultation, work and volunteer opportunities, meditation and body practices, various forms of art, supporting other professionals, and being an entrepreneur in several successful businesses myself. Combining this history with an extensive education in mental health counseling continues to provide me with a unique clinical perspective.
I provide therapy in Oregon, Colorado, Florida, & Arizona.
Additional Benefits of EMDR Therapy for Entrepreneurs
Feeling more open to others and accepting their help
Deeper, more connected, and fulfilling relationships
Progressing from transition to tangible achievements
Greater desire to celebrate yourself
Clarity in who you truly are
Alignment with your values and sense of purpose
More peace, joy, and contentment
Breaking old habits of caring for yourself
Better, more restful sleep and relaxation
Avoiding past patterns with consumption
Stronger commitment to health goals
Less self-doubt and more self-acceptance
Increased freedom to enjoy what you love
Intentional engagement in the present moment
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 create a plan for success that includes thoroughly discussing EMDR to address long-term change. We will ensure you have some support for immediate distress, too. 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.