Room for the person behind the responsibility
Anxiety and Stress by video across California.
Support for Entrepreneurs Under Stress
Running a practice or business can mean being the person who makes decisions, handles uncertainty and keeps going when the plan changes. It may be hard to tell someone you are struggling when others depend on your steadiness.
Shoreline includes entrepreneurs and professionals in its work with stress and burnout. Therapy offers personal support, not business consulting or a promise to improve revenue.
Maybe this sounds familiar
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You carry decisions without much personal support.
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It is hard to stop checking work.
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Uncertainty becomes self-criticism.
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You want a space where you are not leading the room.
01 · Understand
You do not need to stay in problem-solving mode
You may be accustomed to explaining the issue and looking immediately for an action plan. Therapy can also make room for the feelings and patterns that are harder to put on a task list: uncertainty, self-criticism or difficulty stepping away.
You can discuss how responsibility affects your relationships and life outside work. The clinician does not need confidential client information or company secrets to begin understanding your experience. Keep those details out of an ordinary inquiry.
02 · Practice
Discuss realistic choices and limits
Some demands cannot disappear overnight. A useful conversation can acknowledge constraints while considering what is within your control and what support you need. Goals may involve how you relate to uncertainty, boundaries or your own expectations.
Ask about the clinician's approach and availability, and whether the concerns fit the service. Therapy does not replace legal, financial or management advice. Keeping those roles clear can make it easier to use each kind of help appropriately.
03 · Choose Your Next Step
Choose a clinician and a workable next step
Holly Whitmore, Emily Chen, Misty Goldenberg, Nicola Loretto, Dina Abdelaal and Aidé Merito are listed for anxiety and stress support. Their approaches include different combinations of IFS, CBT, attachment-informed and somatic work. Ask the particular clinician to explain how they work.
A consultation can address availability, fit and the practical details of California telehealth. You do not need to diagnose yourself in order to inquire, and no result is guaranteed by choosing a method.
A therapist who fits you
These clinicians offer the related service. Availability and the right approach for your situation are part of the consultation.
Holly Whitmore
MA, LMFT
Gottman couples therapy and IFS
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Emily Chen
AMFT
EFT, attachment and inner child work
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Misty Goldenberg
AMFT
EMDR, perinatal and couples work
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Nicola Loretto
MA, AMFT
Grief, identity and Gottman couples work
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Dina Abdelaal
AMFT
Trauma and PTSD, in English and Spanish
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Aidé Merito
AMFT, APCC
Teens, identity and trauma, in English and Spanish
View profileFees in brief
We are in network with Aetna (PPO and EPO plans only), Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Blue Shield of California. Not every clinician is in network with every plan.
Seeing someone out of network? We provide superbills you can submit for reimbursement.
Rates and insuranceLicensed therapist
$180
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Associate therapist
$150
per telehealth session
For adults, couples, children or families
Questions before you begin
Is this coaching for my business?
No. This is therapy for your own experience and concerns. Operational, financial or legal business decisions may need a different professional.
How do I ask about this service?
Tell the practice the broad kind of support you are seeking, your language preference and whether you have a clinician in mind. Fit, availability and any fee or insurance arrangement need to be confirmed before an appointment.
A small first step
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation to discuss provider fit, availability and the next step. Keep personal and health details out of an ordinary website inquiry. Ongoing sessions are offered by video within California.
Explore Anxiety and StressKeep exploring
When You Cannot Stop Overthinking
You replay a conversation, run through possibilities or keep checking whether you made the right choice.
When Work Leaves You Running on Empty
You get through the tasks, then feel too depleted for the rest of life. Time off may be filled with catching up or thinking about what is waiting.
Make room for a different conversation
Start with a free 15 minute phone consultation. We'll help you consider provider fit and next steps.