

The Unhappy Professional
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
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.
Our Claim:
We help high-achieving professionals succeed by becoming authentic.
When they stop living behind armor, their work and relationships come alive.
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
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