Imposter Syndrome Therapy in Boston & NYC
Specialized online therapy for imposter syndrome for Boston, Manhattan, and Brooklyn professionals. Receive strategic support for women in high-pressure environments.
You Work Hard and Look Successful, Yet Feeling Like a Fraud Never Stops.
Boston and New York move fast and the comparison culture can be relentless. If you’re leading teams in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Greater Boston, I offer online imposter syndrome therapy with East-coast hours and strategies built for high-pressure roles. We’ll quiet the inner critic, cut over-preparing, and help you advocate with clarity in rooms where visibility is high.
✔ Licensed in MA & NY. Private, HIPAA-secure video, with evening availability for busy professionals.
✔ You are in the right place if you are ready to feel like yourself again, while also having clear plan for navigating your current work environment or upcoming career transition.
Who I help in Boston & New York City
I specialize in imposter syndrome therapy for high-achieving professionals in Boston and NYC who are tired of feeling like they need to constantly prove themselves and people-please. It doesn’t matter if you lead a team of 2 or 200, manage high-stakes projects, or are in a highly visible role where mistakes feel magnified; therapy can help you move from chronic internalized self-doubt to quiet confidence.
I provide online imposter syndrome therapy throughout Massachusetts and New York for professionals who are more than ready to stop second-guessing what they've earned.
CLIENTS INCLUDE:
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You work in hospitals, finance, biotech, law, tech, or higher ed. We target imposter thoughts, decision fatigue, and conflict patterns so you lead with clarity.
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High visibility, few people who get it. We'll quiet the fraud story, help you navigate bias, and protect your energy so you can show up fully without burning out.
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Being the only woman in the room means carrying extra weight with every decision. We'll build self-trust, set clean boundaries, and help you lead without the constant mental loop.
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Promotions, board presentations, and major interviews. We'll create a simple pre-performance plan to regulate nerves and turn pressure into focus.
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New role, new city, high expectations. Learn practical tools to advocate for yourself, set realistic standards, and grow your career without grinding yourself down.
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Competitive programs in Boston and NYC amplify imposter thoughts. We'll reduce negative self-talk, manage advisor dynamics, and create a sustainable plan for exams, presentations, and publishing.
CLIENT LOCATIONS INCLUDE:
BOSTON
I provide imposter syndrome counseling and coaching for clients throughout Greater Boston including, but not limited to:
Back Bay
Beacon Hill
Cambridge
Somerville
NEW YORK CITY
I also work with professionals navigating imposter syndrome stressors throughout NYC, such as:
Park Slope
Williamsburg
Upper West Side
Midtown
What Professionals Learn
Boston and NYC professionals with imposter syndrome receive support unique to their stressors and experiences.
Learning Opportunities
During counseling and couching, clients learn a variation of the following:
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Learn to recognize the imposter pattern so it stops running the show. You'll understand your specific triggers — whether before a presentation, after receiving praise, or when comparing yourself to colleagues —and develop awareness that creates space for change.
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Develop practical tools to challenge negative self-talk, perfectionism, and the need to constantly prove yourself. Instead of getting caught in the mental loop, you'll learn to notice critical thoughts, question their accuracy, and respond with more balanced, evidence-based thinking.
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Speak up confidently in meetings, interviews, and reviews without over-preparing or second-guessing every word. You'll learn to advocate for yourself, receive feedback without internalizing it as proof you're a fraud, and own your accomplishments in ways that feel authentic.
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Build self-trust so you can move forward without needing perfect information or constant validation. You'll reduce decision fatigue, stop replaying conversations in your head, and trust your judgment even when the stakes feel high.
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Create confidence grounded in your actual values and capabilities, not your resume or external achievements. This isn't about fake-it-till-you-make-it—it's about building an internal foundation that remains steady even when challenges arise or when you're the only woman in the room.
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Navigate male-dominated spaces and high-pressure roles with clarity and boundaries. You'll learn to say no without guilt, delegate without feeling like you're shirking responsibility, and protect your energy so you can show up fully without burning out.
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Reconnect with your authentic self beneath the roles, titles, and expectations. You'll make career and life decisions based on what actually matters to you, not on proving your worth or meeting others' expectations. This means leading, succeeding, and living from a place of alignment rather than constant anxiety or fear.
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Feel more at ease in your success as a professional in Boston or NYC without the constant anxiety or fear of being “found out” and “exposed as a fraud.” You'll stop waiting for the other shoe to drop and start trusting that you've earned your place—because you have.
How We Work Together
Boston and NYC professionals can expect a safe and supportive therapy and coaching environment.
Teletherapy Overview
Here is what the process looks like:
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No more stressful, time consuming commutes. Receive imposter syndrome support from the comfort of your Boston office, Brooklyn apartment, or Cambridge home. Therapy designed to help you where you feel most at ease.
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Confidential, supportive, and structured around your imposter syndrome treatment goals
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We will work together to identify your goals, track progress, and adjust them as needed
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Evening availability that works with East Coast professional demands
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I provide Telehealth across Massachusetts & New York. There is no need to cancel appointments if you travel throughout these states for work.
How I Treat Imposter Syndrome: Online in Boston & NYC
My approach is warm, direct, and strategy-forward, so you leave each session knowing what to practice and why it works.
Evidenced-Based Practices
I utilize a unique combination of the following treatment practices:
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Turn thought traps into fair appraisals. Working in fast-paced cities like NYC and Boston can fuel imposter thoughts. I help you spot all-or-nothing thinking, mind-reading, and catastrophizing, then rewrite those thoughts into balanced, evidence-based statements you'd offer a trusted colleague.
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Take values-aligned action (even with nerves)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can be a very helpful treatment approach for professionals navigating the intense academic, corporate, and cultural pressures of cities like NYC and Boston, where success is expected, yet internal thoughts say otherwise.
Together we make room for discomfort and move toward what matters, whether it’s submitting the proposal, asking for support, or taking the next step without waiting to “feel ready.”
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Work with parts (the critic, controller, fixer)
I’ll help you meet protective parts with curiosity so they can dial down the internal negative dialogue instead of taking over, freeing up clarity and steadiness.
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In-the-Moment Skills
You’ll be provided with mindfulness practices and techniques to quiet the inner critic and replace imposter thoughts. Present-moment awareness skills are especially helpful in the nonstop, high-stimulation environments of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Boston.
Whether you have a large presentation or a tough conversation on the horizon, you will be able to apply the tools you learned (grounding, paced breathing) to regulate your system and show up as yourself.
✔ See my brief overview of imposter syndrome therapy for more context
Why Work with Wellcore Healing
Therapy is a very personaL experience that deserve to be treated with compassion and understanding.
Support from a Therapist Who Gets It
Instead of working with a generalized therapist who may not understand your unique experience, I offer support that is informed from first hand experience.
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As someone who lived and worked in Boston for 7 years, I understand the pace and pressure of high-performing environments. I've navigated the academic intensity around Boston Universities, the biotech and healthcare sectors, and the competitive nonprofit world. I know what it's like when "good enough" never feels good enough, and when having a leadership role or working in a male-dominated industry means carrying extra weight with every decision.
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My background as a former nonprofit Director who has worked in corporate and tech settings means I know how performance cultures feed imposter patterns. I've seen firsthand how visibility can amplify self-doubt, how success can feel isolating, and how achievement-oriented environments create the perfect storm for imposter syndrome to thrive.
This isn't theoretical for me—I've sat in those meetings, navigated those dynamics, and worked with hundreds of professionals who have experienced the same patterns. I help clients in Boston, Manhattan, and Brooklyn build a healthier path to success that's grounded in resilience and confidence, not constant proving.
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I'm licensed at the highest level in Massachusetts (LICSW) and New York (LCSW), with over 10 years of experience treating imposter syndrome, anxiety, and perfectionism in high-achieving women.
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A lot of the high-achieving women I work with say it helps to talk to someone who gets what it's like here. The comparison culture, the pace, the expectation that you should always be "on"—it's a specific kind of pressure. Whether you're navigating Wall Street's expectations, Boston's academic rigor, or startup hustle culture, I understand the environmental factors that fuel imposter syndrome in these cities.
FAQs
Online Therapy for Imposter Syndrome in Boston & NYC
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Absolutely! Online therapy has proven highly effective for the type of cognitive and behavioral work that addresses imposter syndrome, with the added benefit of convenience that busy professionals need.
Living in a busy, fast-paced city like Boston, Manhattan, and Brooklyn causes enough stress. Your healing journey should be convenient and accessible, not another item adding to your overwhelm.
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I’m licensed at the highest level in Massachusetts (LICSW) and New York (LCSW) and provide online therapy to adult professionals located in those states.
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Most new clients located in Boston or NYC begin within 1–2 weeks, depending on schedule openings.
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Your first session is all about setting the stage for change. We’ll explore how imposter syndrome shows up in your daily life at work, in relationships, and in your own self-talk.
I’ll get to know your background and goals, complete an initial assessment, and introduce you to evidence-based strategies I use with Boston and NYC professionals.
By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear plan for moving forward and tools you can start applying right away.
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Yes! There are limited after-work telehealth slots (ET), plus select lunchtime options for Boston and NYC professionals.
Evening times fill quickly; the best next step is to book a consult for current availability.
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While specific regional statistics are limited, national data provides insight into the prevalence of imposter syndrome among high-achievers:
Approximately 25% to 30% of high achievers may experience imposter syndrome.
Around 70% of individuals will experience at least one episode of imposter syndrome in their lives.
A significant number of female executives report struggling with imposter feelings, affecting their confidence and career progression.
A powerful 2020 KPMG study shines a spotlight on just how widespread imposter syndrome is among high-achieving women, even those just steps away from the C-suite. Of the 750 executive women surveyed across industries, a staggering 75% reported experiencing imposter syndrome at some point in their careers. Despite reaching elite levels of success, many still privately wrestled with self-doubt and the fear of being “found out.”
In cities like New York and Boston, where the bar for success is set high and the pace is relentless, these feelings are not only common, they’re amplified by constant comparison, pressure to perform, and limited representation in leadership roles.
Here are some compelling takeaways that speak directly to the Boston & NYC experience:
85% of executive women believe imposter syndrome is common among women in corporate America.
74% feel their male counterparts experience significantly less self-doubt.
81% admit they place more pressure on themselves not to fail than men do.
47% say they never expected to achieve their current level of success, which fuels their imposter feelings.
56% worry they won’t meet expectations or that others won’t see them as competent enough.
72% turn to mentors or trusted advisors when self-doubt strikes.
Even at the top, imposter syndrome doesn’t vanish, it just gets lonelier. In fact, over half (54%) said success made them feel isolated from others who could relate to their challenges. And 32% shared that lacking a peer network contributed to their sense of not belonging.
This data underscores that imposter syndrome isn’t a reflection of inadequacy, it’s a reflection of the pressure, isolation, and invisible expectations many women navigate every day. If you’re feeling this in your career, therapy can help you reclaim your confidence and create a life that feels authentic and aligned.
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