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're accomplished, capable, and used to figuring things out. But there's something happening in your professional relationships — with the women you lead, employ, or work alongside — that you can't quite solve your way out of. It runs deeper than strategy. It's affecting your confidence, your sleep, and your sense of self. 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?
This is my wheelhouse. I help women founders, leaders, and professionals understand what's actually happening in these dynamics — and why it hits so deep. Using EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment-based work, we get to the root of it together.
If you're ready to stop replaying conversations at midnight and start feeling like yourself again — I'd love to talk.
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, this about something deeper. 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 YOU. 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.