Therapy for Physicians

A space for doctors to process what others don’t see.

You work in a profession where mistakes aren’t allowed.

But the emotional weight? That’s rarely addressed.

Physicians deal with pressure that few others understand:

• Long hours and short staffing

• High-stakes decisions with no margin for error

• Complex patient cases—plus documentation and system demands

• Exposure to suffering, loss, and trauma

• The need to stay composed, even when personally impacted

• Shifting roles—caregiver, team leader, decision-maker, crisis responder

And outside of work:

• Expectations at home that don’t stop when the shift ends

• Emotional fatigue that makes connection harder

• Guilt about time, presence, or emotional availability

• Difficulty stepping out of "provider mode"

• A quiet question: Is this pace sustainable?

What Therapy Can Offer

Therapy is a confidential space where you don’t have to hold it all together.

No diagnosis. No assumptions.
Just time to examine the patterns, stressors, and inner tension that build up when you're always responsible.

It can support:

• Emotional decompression without shutdown

• Processing of unspoken grief, guilt, or stress

• Nervous system regulation through EMDR

• Clarity on what’s yours to carry—and what isn’t

• A more steady, present version of you—on and off the job

  Are you burned out? ➥ Therapy for Burnout

This isn’t about talking in circles.
It’s about clearing space to think and feel in a way that aligns with how you function best.

How We Work

• EMDR therapy to help the nervous system reset

• Psychodynamic insight to identify deeper stress patterns

• Calm, intelligent conversation—no therapy clichés

• Respect for your role, your privacy, and your time

This isn’t “talk therapy.”

It’s targeted, strategic internal work designed for high-functioning professionals.

Details

• Private-pay only — no insurance

• $250 per session

• 30-minute video consultation available at no cost

• Virtual sessions available in NY, VA, DC, CO, NC, and WA

When you care for everyone else,

you still deserve somewhere to be just you.

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

Accepting New Clients

What clients say:

“Zack was a patient and caring guide through a difficult time.

He provided a therapeutic relationship that offered a balance of support and challenge, helping me build a stronger foundation from which to live my life.

Through EMDR I was also able to travel to the root of many beliefs that were stifling my growth — making core changes to how I see myself and my world — opening up more love in all directions.

I’m grateful.”

-AB