The Unhappy Professional
A Robinhood Therapy Brand
We understand Professionals. We specialize in therapy.
Who We Are
The Unhappy Professional is a private-pay therapy practice designed for successful professionals who feel misaligned beneath the surface.
We specialize in therapy for:
High-achieving professionals under stress
Our clients are emotionally self-aware, highly intelligent, and often secretly burned out or stuck. They want clarity, alignment, and real change—not just a space to vent.
We don’t do traditional talk therapy.
This is strategic, insight-driven therapy for people who think fast, move fast, and don’t want to waste time.
What We Do
Therapy That Fits the Way You Think
We offer virtual therapy for high-functioning professionals who are ready to:
Manage stress and anxiety without numbing or burning out
Clear emotional patterns that still affect performance
Work through burnout without quitting everything
Reconnect with relationships and goals
Find Work/Life Balance that supports a happy home
You don’t have to hit a crisis to start—you just have to want something different.
How We Work
Evidence-Based Therapy for Professionals
We use two powerful modalities:
EMDR Therapy: A brain-based method to clear emotional blocks, outdated beliefs, and unresolved trauma
Psychodynamic Therapy: A deep, effective approach to understanding the unconscious patterns behind your decisions, relationships, and identity
Each session is tailored to your pace and goals.
We don’t follow scripts—we follow the patterns that matter.
Availability & Details
Private-pay only (no insurance accepted)
Day & Evening Availability
50-minute sessions, $250
Virtual appointments available in: CO, DC, NC, NY, TX, VA & WA
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today.
I understand first hand how difficult it can be to carry the weight of unresolved emotional pain. My diverse personal and professional experiences have given me a deep appreciation for how unique each individual’s journey is.
Whether it’s healing from childhood trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, or overcoming professional stress, I’m here to help you find the peace and fulfillment you deserve.
Zack Rothwell, PMHNP
Psychiatric Health Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science - UNC Chapel Hill
Founder & Therapist
What clients say:
“I’ve seen other therapists before, but nothing really changed. Working with Zach is different. He really wants to understand me and asks more questions than anyone I’ve ever met, and for the first time, I'm starting to understand myself—not just my behaviors, but the patterns I developed growing up that protected me as a kid, but are hurting me as an adult."
-RB
Who We Help
Therapy for High Performers with Hidden Struggles
We specialize in therapy for:
If you’re high-functioning but out of sync—this is built for you.
Why “The Unhappy Professional”?
Because Success Without Fulfillment Isn’t Success
Our clients often say:
“I’ve done everything I was supposed to do. So why doesn’t it feel good?”
We created the Unhappy Professional to name what people rarely admit:
You can look successful and still feel stuck.
You can be admired and still be unhappy.
Therapy isn’t weakness—it’s strategy.
You can be rich and unhappy.
We believe therapy should be proactive, not reactive.
Because alignment, clarity, and emotional resilience are business assets.
Where We Work
Virtual Therapy in Six States
We work with clients in:
New York
Washington, D.C.
Virginia
North Carolina
Colorado
Texas
Washington State
All sessions are virtual and private-pay only.
We do not accept insurance.
Our Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapy for Professionals Who Don’t Want to Waste Time
High performers don’t burn out because they’re weak.
They burn out because they’ve been strong for too long—without recalibrating.
We believe therapy should be:
Structured—not aimless
Grounded in neuroscience—not just “talk”
Respectful of ambition and identity
Emotionally intelligent, not emotionally indulgent
Flexible with your schedule—but strong enough to push your growth
We don’t over-pathologize.
We build on what’s working and repair what’s been quietly eroding your success.
Ready to Start?
You Don’t Need to Be in Crisis to Begin
If you’ve been thinking, “Something’s not right, but I don’t know what,”—that’s the moment to start.
You don’t have to be falling apart.
You just have to be curious enough to try a different kind of conversation.
We help high-achieving professionals succeed by becoming authentic.
When you stop living behind armor, your work and relationships come alive.