Therapy
Support for Physicians, Attorneys, and High-Stress Professionals
When the stakes are high and others depend on you, it can feel like there's no room to slow down—let alone struggle.
For physicians, attorneys, and other high-performing professionals, stress often becomes a constant companion. The long hours, unrelenting expectations, emotional weight, and pressure to always be composed can take a real toll on your mental health.
You may look like you’re holding it all together—but inside, you might feel exhausted, irritable, detached, or unsure how much longer you can keep going.
Someone in a high-pressure profession might find themselves asking:
“Why do I feel so burned out, even though I’m successful?”
“When did work become my whole identity?”
“I’m always ‘on’—how do I turn it off?”
“Is it okay to admit I’m struggling?”
“If I stop pushing, will everything fall apart?”
The emotional toll can manifest in many ways, including:
Chronic stress or burnout
Anxiety or trouble sleeping
Emotional numbing or irritability
Strained relationships or isolation
Loss of meaning or passion in your work
Fear of failure or imposter syndrome
Feeling like you can’t stop—no matter the cost
You’ve spent your career helping others, advocating, solving problems, and pushing forward.
Therapy offers a space where you don’t have to perform, fix, or lead.
Together, we’ll explore what’s beneath the surface—addressing stress, redefining balance, and reconnecting with what matters to you. Using evidence-based strategies grounded in both compassion and clarity, you can begin to experience relief without sacrificing the ambition or excellence that drives you.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or worn thin, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
Reach out today and take the first step toward clarity, strength, and renewed purpose.
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Licensed Providers
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP
[CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404]
[PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD, C-DBT
[CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD
[HI PSY-1029]
We provide personalized therapy, advanced professional training, and expert consultation, leveraging decades of clinical expertise and research to address complex mental health challenges.
Licensed Provider
Hannah K. Howell, PhD, JD, MSCP [CA PSY17487 / WA PY 61076404] [PSYPact/APIT 20176]
Alison Bateman, PhD [CA PSY19916]
Paula Wilbourne, PhD [HI PSY-1029]
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