Therapy for professionals
NYC Therapy for Entrepreneurs & Business Owners
Takeaway: Building a career and navigating the professional world (especially in NYC) can be overwhelming. If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, or self-doubt as a young professional, you’re not alone. Our therapists are here to offer nonjudgmental support to help you thrive in all aspects of your life. Contact us today to get started.
Meet 5 of the best NYC therapists for entrepreneurs & young professionals
Work with one of our therapists and let us help redirect anxious energy and channel it into something helpful instead of harmful. No matter how severe, if you’re ready to take charge of your anxiety, we have the right therapist for you.
1. Julia Laplaza, LMHC
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As a therapist, Julia supports college students and young adults navigating the complex transition into professional life. She creates a safe space where clients can explore the intricate layers of their experiences, particularly those feeling disconnected from their authentic selves. Using a holistic approach, Julia helps her clients uncover deep-rooted challenges, examining how family dynamics and past experiences shape their current struggles. Through creative exploration and compassionate guidance, she assists her clients in breaking down barriers, rebuilding self-esteem, and developing communication skills that empower them to reclaim their narrative and create meaningful, long-term personal growth.
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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Education: MA, Baruch College
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic
2. Maggie McCarthy, LMSW
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As a therapist, Maggie supports adults in their 20s and 30s navigating unresolved pain through a deeply empathetic and holistic approach. Recognizing the complex intersections of personal experiences and systemic oppression, she creates a nurturing therapeutic space where her clients can explore their deepest vulnerabilities. Using mindfulness, CBT, somatic, and narrative therapies, Maggie helps her clients reimagine past experiences and challenge negative thought patterns. She partners with her clients to understand how intergenerational and interpersonal harm impacts their mental health, prioritizing their safety and autonomy. Maggie's mission is to guide her clients towards healing, empowering them to restore their sense of self, uncover personal strengths, and cultivate inner peace.
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Credentials: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Education: MSW, Columbia School of Social Work
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy
3. Laina Mason, LCSW
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Laina has a long history of supporting her clients through navigating the complex landscape of historical and recent traumas, including sexual violence and destabilizing life transitions. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where her clients can explore their experiences of anxiety, sadness, and disconnection that often prevent them from fully embracing their authentic selves. Laina's approach focuses on empowering her clients to reclaim their narrative by challenging negative self-talk, developing self-affirming practices, and recognizing their inherent strengths. Through gentle guidance, she helps her clients rebuild self-esteem, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate a sense of joy and wholeness that honors their complete, multifaceted experiences.
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Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Education: MSW, University of Albany
Specialties: Sexual Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
Modalities Used: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Polyvagal and Somatic Experiencing
4. Allison Soss, LMHC
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Allie supports adults navigating complex life challenges, including relationship struggles, career transitions, and persistent self-doubt. She creates a nurturing, non-judgmental space where her clients can explore the intricate layers of their experiences, from challenging communication patterns to deeply rooted imposter syndrome. Through a collaborative approach, Allie helps her clients reframe internalized negative beliefs and develop a compassionate understanding of self. Her therapeutic process focuses on fostering internal trust and personal empowerment, guiding her clients to address societal pressures that feed into their identity struggles. Allie's approach empowers her clients to build long-lasting skills, enhance self-worth, and cultivate a more authentic, confident sense of self for the rest of their lives.
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Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Education: MA, Baruch College
Specialties: Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic
5. Greta Weiss, LMSW
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As a therapist, Greta supports young adults navigating the complex terrain of identity formation and self-discovery. She creates a supportive, empathetic space where her clients can explore the intricate pressures of young adulthood, from family expectations to societal comparisons. Using a blend of Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Greta helps her clients process emotions, understand past experiences, and develop concrete skills for empowerment. Her LGBTQ-affirming approach provides a safe haven for her clients to embrace their true selves. Greta guides her clients in building confidence, improving communication, and developing a clear sense of purpose during this transformative period of personal growth.
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Credentials: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW)
Education: MSW, Columbia University
Specialties: Young Adulthood, Life Transition, Family Systems, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationships, Transitions, Boundaries
Modalities Used: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Psychodynamic
Why work with us
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Our therapists specialize in supporting busy professionals through workplace challenges, career transitions, and leadership development. Each member of our team brings to traditional therapy a deep understanding of corporate dynamics, imposter syndrome, and work-life balance challenges that modern professionals face. Whether you're a small business owner, running a company, courting investors, advising start ups, or just starting out on your entrepreneurship journey, there's a therapist for professionals here who completely gets it.
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We believe finding the right therapist is crucial for success. Like a successful professional partnership, we prioritize matching you with a therapist who understands your industry challenges, communication style, and career goals. Our diverse team ensures we can match you with someone who truly gets your specific stressors and situation.
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You're busy, we get that. That's why our extremely helpful HIPAA-compliant virtual platform allows you to connect with your therapist from your office, home, or any private space. No commuting means you can easily fit therapy into your busy schedule without sacrificing quality of care. You can take care of your well being on your terms.
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We're in-network with major insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Empire, Optum, Oscar, Oxford, and United Health plans. For other commercial healthcare plans, we're approved out-of-network providers, making quality mental healthcare accessible to professionals who want to use the benefits they work so hard for so they can invest in other areas.
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We combine proven therapeutic techniques like psychodynamic therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with practical workplace strategies for holistic wellness. Our goal is to help you develop both deeper self-awareness of your own psychology and highly effective, actionable tools for professional growth and personal wellbeing.
As featured in:When another practice might be a better fit for your needs
You need someone to call in a crisis.
We work with our clients experiencing anxiety in sessions that occur during business hours and only with advance scheduling, so we are not able to provide crisis management services if you’re feeling that overwhelmed, but we’d be happy to provide you with referrals to resources that can!
You want quick fixes.
Though there are some challenges that benefit from a brief, solutions-focused approach, all interventions will take dedication to change and time to assess what’s working and what’s not. Our therapeutic approaches are based on your presenting symptoms, and sometimes the traumatic experiences, negative thoughts, and chronic anxiety you describe to your therapist will not be best served by a short timeline.
You’re looking for medication management.
We are happy to partner with your medical provider as you seek treatment to make sure that talk therapy and medication are working in tandem, but we purely provide evidence-based techniques for behavioral anxiety therapy interventions here.
You’re not ready to be honest, vulnerable, or transparent.
Therapy can bring up a lot of uncomfortable feelings, and if you’re not ready for that, that’s okay! It can sometimes feel worse before it feels better, but if you are ready to stick with it, you can start to feel better very quickly. However, if you leave therapy in the first few sessions, you’ll often feel as though you spilled your guts to a stranger and got nothing in return. If you’re not ready to commit to consistent, weekly work, you likely won’t find the results you’re looking for.
You want a very regimented type of therapy like psychoanalysis.
While all of our therapists use psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy frameworks, they also bring in other evidence-based approaches like somatic work, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, feminist therapy, and various other lenses based on the unique needs, goals, and preferences of each client to create individualized treatment plans for each client.
FAQs about therapy for business professionals in NYC
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Running a business can take a significant toll on mental health, with entrepreneurs facing unique psychological challenges. Research indicates that 72% of entrepreneurs report mental health concerns, significantly higher than the general population. The demanding nature of entrepreneurship or running your own business - including financial uncertainty, isolation, decision fatigue, and the pressure to maintain a successful image - creates particular vulnerability to conditions like anxiety and depression.
Entrepreneurs are twice as likely to suffer from depression, with 30% reporting a lifetime history of depression. The "always-on" nature of modern business, combined with high-stakes decision-making and personal financial risk, can create chronic stress that impacts both mental and physical health. Additionally, many entrepreneurs struggle with work-life boundaries, leading to relationship strain and decreased social support.
What's particularly challenging is that many entrepreneurs feel unable to discuss these struggles openly, fearing it might affect investor confidence or team morale. This stigma often prevents business owners from seeking help until issues become severe. However, research shows that addressing mental health challenges early through professional support can actually improve business performance and decision-making capabilities.
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Our practice offers several evidence-based therapeutic approaches specifically tailored for business owners and entrepreneurs:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Helps entrepreneurs identify and change thought patterns that affect business decision-making and leadership. CBT provides practical tools for managing stress, improving focus, and maintaining confidence during challenging business cycles.
Executive Coaching Combined with Psychodynamic Therapy
This integrated approach helps you understand how past experiences influence your leadership style while developing concrete business strategies. It addresses both immediate challenges and deeper patterns that may impact your business relationships and decision-making.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Particularly effective for entrepreneurs dealing with high-pressure situations, this approach teaches present-moment awareness and stress management techniques that can be applied during intense business situations.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Focuses on immediate business challenges while developing practical solutions. This approach is especially helpful when dealing with specific business situations or transitions.
Somatic Therapy
Helps entrepreneurs recognize and address how stress manifests physically, improving resilience and preventing burnout through body-aware techniques that can be used during demanding business situations.
All our approaches can be customized to your specific business challenges and schedule, with flexible online sessions to accommodate entrepreneurial demands.
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Therapy offers valuable support and strategies for professionals navigating the complex demands of modern business life. Through targeted therapeutic work, you can:
Enhance Decision-Making
Develop clearer judgment and stronger confidence in high-stakes situations by understanding your thought patterns and potential blind spots. Learn to balance analytical thinking with emotional intelligence for better business and career choices.
Build Resilience
Gain practical tools for managing stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining peak performance during challenging business cycles. Develop strategies to bounce back from setbacks while maintaining your professional momentum.
Improve Leadership Skills
Understand your leadership style and strengthen your ability to manage team dynamics, handle difficult conversations, and build authentic professional relationships. Address imposter syndrome and develop genuine executive presence.
Create Sustainable Success
Design work-life integration that supports both professional achievement and personal wellbeing. Learn to set boundaries that protect your energy while advancing your career goals.
Navigate Transitions
Get support during pivotal career moments, whether you're scaling a business, changing industries, or stepping into a more senior role. Process complex emotions while maintaining professional performance.
Develop Self-Awareness
Gain insights into your professional patterns, communication style, and decision-making processes. Understand how your past experiences influence your current professional choices and leadership approach.
How to get started:
1. Fill out our contact form.
Share some information about you in the contact form below so that we can match you with the right therapist for your needs.
2. Book a free consultation.
After you fill out our form, have a low-pressure, 20-minute call with your therapist to make sure they are the right fit.
3. Get the care you deserve.
Schedule your first appointment today and start on your journey to feeling better right away.