Nicole Ohebshalom
psychotherapy

Therapy for Executives

Discover a healthy outlet for the stress of leading a business.

Executives in the Bay Area face unique challenges

Nicole supports founders and CEOs in leading with centeredness, integrity and through the ups-and-downs of building a start-up. Focusing on people, strategy and execution, Nicole provides a sounding board where board members and executive team members aren’t appropriate.

HOW CAN THERAPY HELP EXECUTIVES?

Common Issues Therapy Can Address for Finance Professionals

Finance professionals often face unique challenges in their high-pressure careers. Here's how therapy can help address some of these issues:

1. Stress Management

Finance careers often involve high-stress environments. Therapy can provide:

  • Coping mechanisms for chronic stress

  • Techniques to relax the nervous system

  • Tools to prevent stress-related health issues

2. Burnout Prevention and Recovery

Burnout is prevalent in finance due to demanding hours and intense corporate cultures. Therapy offers:

  • Identification of burnout causes

  • Strategies to manage and recover from burnout

  • Techniques to maintain work-life balance

3. Depression Treatment

Success doesn't always equate to happiness. Therapy can help by:

  • Uncovering root causes of depression

  • Challenging unhealthy thought patterns

  • Developing actionable steps for improvement

4. Anxiety Management

High-stakes decision-making can trigger anxiety. Therapy provides:

  • Tools to manage excessive worry and paranoia

  • Techniques to reduce panic attacks

  • Strategies to maintain rational decision-making

5. Substance Abuse Recovery

Therapy plays a crucial role in addressing substance abuse by:

  • Breaking the cycle of addiction

  • Developing healthy coping mechanisms

  • Providing support for long-term recovery

6. Self-Esteem Building

Even successful professionals can struggle with self-doubt. Therapy helps by:

  • Addressing impostor syndrome

  • Building confidence and self-worth

  • Understanding the impact of past experiences on current self-perception

7. Career Guidance

Therapy can offer valuable insights for career development:

  • Exploring next career steps

  • Addressing job security concerns

  • Strategies for maintaining work-life balance

8. Anger and Conflict Management

For executives struggling with emotional regulation, therapy provides:

  • Healthy outlets for emotions

  • Improved anger management techniques

  • Enhanced conflict resolution skills

By addressing these issues, therapy can significantly improve both personal well-being and professional performance for finance professionals.