
INTEGRATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY for
Women Entrepreneurs, leaders, & Private practitioners
Therapy for women who feel under supported while they lead, guide and support others
Emily Bitner, M.S., LCPC
In person & virtual appointments in Baltimore & state of Maryland
"We don't so much solve our problems as we outgrow them. We add capacities and experiences that eventually make us bigger than the problems,"
-Carl Jung
You are ambitious, independent, capable and intelligent. The roles you hold are powerful in your life, sometimes creating strain, but also a source of motivation for growth and a sense of purpose. You do a lot; working, leadership, business owner, taking care of clients, or family manager. You’re in a position that puts you in charge of many things and/or people and yet you find yourself often feeling anxious, over-functioning, holding-back, exhausted, and people pleasing- where did that feeling of ease and empowerment go?
What about feeding your spirit? You miss feeling connected to something more than your role(s). By the way, you are more than your role(s). When it comes to your inner life, do you feel your spirit has taken a back seat for a while? Perhaps you feel a missing a sense of awe or wonder with the world. Your responsibilities have taken over and play feels like a distant fantasy, or maybe something you never had time for. You yearn to feel connected not just in relationships but also, to the parts of you that seem buried or feel lost. What can you connect with that leaves your feeling reassured, lighter, bolstered, loved, or awe? Do you feel you’ve lost or never had the ability to do this? You just want to feel better -to have your life force energy back. Remembering who you are deep down, beyond the roles you hold is something you want to experience, but you’re not sure how to get there.
Space for you…Perhaps all of the responsibilities makes it feel harder to say ‘no’ to others and you worry about upsetting people in your life. People perceive you as confident, so your anxiety, fear, and insecurity is invisible; you’re aware you feel afraid to be assertive, or you fear not being liked. It’s easy for you to present as empowered, but at night you’re replaying conversations in your mind or imagining worst case scenarios.
Right now, you don’t feel like you’ve got this, but on the outside it looks like you do. People often turn to you for support, advice, a compassionate ear. What about your needs? How do you feel empowered, grounded, centered, like the capable woman you are, but when engaging with certain people in your life, you feel catapulted into a younger version of yourself - you wonder, “why is this still happening?”
You may notice the worry of disappointing or upsetting certain people shows up regularly. It feels like a big risk to say what you need, change a plan, or share your opinion - “what if they won’t like me?”, “what if they think I’m a bad person?” “what if they think I’m too much, too bossy, demanding, not nice enough, TOO MUCH?” Self-doubt and insecurities persist; but how to move on? You know about boundaries, but implementing them can feel harrowing at times, how will the other person react!?. You want your business to grow, your team to evolve, your practice to support you more, and the intersection of your personal world with your responsibilities is feeling increasingly uncomfortable and there needs to be space for YOU.
If you relate to some of this, welcome. Let’s talk. First of all, you’re not alone. Second of all, how about some support just for YOU. Feeling ready enough to say “YES” to yourself for an hour per week? Want to get to the heart of what is happening for yourself? This is my wheelhouse, the intersection of your professional role, personal challenges and tending to spirit. We will help you feel safe enough and empowered to speak your needs, desires and vision, no matter how many people count on you. Together we collaborate to support you in reducing anxiety and fear, while increasing your sense of security and confidence, feeling taken care of from within. Let’s connect for our first conversation, a free consultation.
individual Therapy
Therapy should be able to help you change your life. Together we support you in navigating your past to help you heal it so you may grow & feel better in the present.
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Groups & Community
Knowing we’re not alone is part of what helps us feel well within. Explore seasonal group offerings both in person and virtual.