Frequently asked questions about mental health therapy for women entrepreneurs
Are you accepting new clients for therapy?
Yes! I have a boutique practice and accept 1-2 new clients each month.
Who do you work with as a mental health therapist for women entrepreneurs?
I work with women who own small businesses: founders, freelancers, entrepreneurs, consultants, service providers and creatives. Many of my clients are ambitious and capable who feel like they’re carrying too much. They come to me when the pressure to keep going on their own has started to cost them their wellbeing.
Do you offer online therapy sessions for business owners?
I work with clients all over the world, in person here at home in my local community of Merrickville, Ontario, and remotely with business owners elsewhere in Ontario, Canada, the US and Europe. Remote appointments are held by video using a secure telehealth platform, or by phone.
What time zone are your therapy sessions in?
I am in the Eastern time zone. My office hours are from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm Eastern time on Tuesdays and 12:30pm to 5:00pm Eastern on Wednesdays. My hours of business can fit well with Pacific, Mountain, Central and Atlantic time zones, and for the UK & Western Europe if you prefer evening sessions.
Can insurance cover therapy for entrepreneurs in Ontario?
If you are a resident in the province of Ontario, Canada, I can provide receipts for submission to your insurance company for reimbursement. Please verify the details of your extended health care benefits to ensure that social work services are included in your coverage.
What if I don’t have insurance. Can therapy fees be a business expense?
If you are a resident of the province of Ontario, Canada, you can either submit my fees as a medical expense on your income tax return or write my fees off as a business consultation expense.
If you are not a a resident of the province of Ontario, Canada, my understanding is that you can write my fees off as a business consultation expense, but please verify with your accountant or tax advisor what would be the best option for your situation.
Is therapy with you confidential?
Yes. Everything you share is confidential. Even the fact that we are working together is confidential. That’s actually a huge benefit of therapy: you can say the unsayable and there won’t be any ripples out into the world unless you decide that’s needed. There are a few legal and ethical exceptions related mostly to safety that I’ll review with you in our first session.
How quickly can I start therapy with you?
Usually I am available for free calls on a weekly basis. You are welcome to book your first session at the time of the free call if that feels right (but there’s never any pressure) and most often can have our first appointment within a week.
Do I need a doctor’s referral for therapy?
No. All you need to work with me is to book a free call. If you are using your insurance to cover my fees (available only to residents of the province of Ontario, Canada), the insurance company may need a referral letter.
What is the time commitment for therapy with you?
Research indicates that half of clients report they have made some progress within 15-20 sessions, and many factors can affect the frequency and duration of therapy.
At the end of each session, you will have an opportunity to decide on your progress and your needs. You determine when the work is complete.
Generally, unless there is a time-sensitive and emergent situation, clients book bi-weekly sessions.
Some business owners move faster and others decide they want a fractional chief mental health officer as a regular and ongoing member of their support team, the same as a bookkeeper would be, for example.
What are your therapy fees for entrepreneurs?
I offer session-by-session rates as well as packages for more wrap-around support.
My current fee range for individual sessions is $250-$350 (USD or CAD depending on the currency in which you earn your living). Learn more about fee ranges here.
More in-depth support starts at $1000/month. To learn more, book your free call here.
How is mental health therapy for entrepreneurs different from business coaching?
Coaches often focus on performance, goals, and business outcomes.
Therapy with me focuses on you: your emotions, your nervous system, your relationships with work, money, and leadership. It’s about creating space where you can be fully human, not just a producer of results. Learn more about the differences here.
What’s your cancellation policy?
I ask for a minimum of 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. That way, I can offer the spot to someone else who may be waiting.
What happens in the first therapy session?
The first session is a chance to slow down. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you’d like support with, and what you hope to get out of therapy. At the end, I’ll offer some first steps you can implement outside of sessions, if that’s what would be helpful. The relationship is the foundation for all progress in therapy, so that’s where we will start: getting to know one another and building trust by creating a space that feels safe and useful for you.
Will you give me tools and practices, or is therapy mostly just talking?
Both. Talking things through can be powerful. I offer tools for nervous system regulation, parts work, and practical approaches you can use in daily life, as well as in-the-moment, inner-process-oriented support so you can root, reveal, reshape and rise into a version of success that supports you emotionally, mentally, and practically.
What therapy approaches do you use with entrepreneurs?
My work integrates somatic parts work, nervous system awareness, trauma-informed care, and decades of experience as both a therapist and entrepreneur. Everything I use has been demonstrated to help you feel steadier, kinder with yourself, and clearer in your leadership.
How do you support women entrepreneurs dealing with stress and burnout?
We’ll work with your nervous system, your patterns of overwork, and the emotional load of leadership. Together, we’ll create new ways of responding that let you rest, reset, and lead sustainably without losing your edge or your sense of purpose.
How is therapy different for entrepreneurs compared to other types of clients?
Entrepreneurship comes with unique stressors: money pressure, client demands, isolation, and the weight of being the one who holds it all. Therapy with me acknowledges that reality. I understand what it means to balance emotional needs with business decisions, because I’ve been there too.
What if I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help?
That’s not uncommon. Finding the right fit matters. If we discover we’re not the right fit, I’ll support you in finding someone who is. Therapy is too important to settle for less.
What if I start therapy and realize it’s not the right fit?
That’s okay. You’re not locked in. You can stop at any time, and I’ll respect your decision. My hope is always that therapy feels like a resource, not another obligation.