Boston & NYC Imposter Syndrome Therapy | High-Achieving Women

Break Free From Self-Doubt


Are you a woman in Boston or NYC who constantly feels like a fraud, despite your accomplishments? Do you fear that one day others will discover you're not as competent as they think?

If so, you may be struggling with imposter syndrome—a common yet deeply challenging experience among high-achieving women in the Northeast. I specialize in helping ambitious professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs in Boston and NYC overcome imposter syndrome and reclaim their confidence.

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Signs of Imposter Syndrome as a High-Achieving Women in Boston & NYC

Imposter syndrome is common among successful women in demanding careers—especially in fast-paced cities like New York and Boston. Whether you're in business, law, medicine, tech, or academia, you might find yourself:

  • Constantly doubting your abilities—even with clear accomplishments

  • Feeling like a fraud, fearing others will “find out” you’re not as capable as you appear

  • Struggling to accept praise or success, often chalking it up to luck or timing

  • Setting impossibly high standards due to perfectionism

  • Fearing mistakes or failure, which keeps you stuck or overworking

  • Pushing yourself to exhaustion just to feel “good enough”

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and therapy for imposter syndrome can help you reclaim confidence, calm, and clarity.

Imposter Syndrome Treatment Approaches

The following are evidence-based practices and techniques that will be utilized in therapy to help build confidence, challenge negative thoughts, and embrace success as a woman in Boston, Manhattan, or Brooklyn.

  • Using CBT, you will learn how to reshape unhelpful beliefs about success and failure as a high-performing woman in a fast-paced city like NYC or Boston—where the pressure to constantly achieve can fuel imposter thoughts and burnout.

  • Through ACT for Imposter Syndrome, you’ll develop a healthier relationship with self-doubt thoughts and learn to meet them with both compassion and grace. This is especially powerful for high-achieving women navigating the intense academic, corporate, and cultural pressures of cities like NYC and Boston—where success is expected, but internal confidence often lags behind.

  • You’ll learn mindfulness practices and techniques to quiet the inner critic and replace overthinking with present-moment awareness—especially helpful in the nonstop, high-stimulation environments of New York City and Boston.

  • We’ll use Positive Psychology to help you shift focus from perceived shortcomings to your unique strengths—empowering you to thrive in high-pressure cities where external success often overshadows internal confidence.

  • By learning self-compassion, you’ll begin to break free from perfectionism and foster self-kindness—crucial for women in NYC and Boston juggling ambitious careers, personal responsibilities, and the unrealistic expectation to “have it all together.”

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Why Work with Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW at Wellcore Healing, as Your Boston & NYC Imposter Syndrome Therapist

Having lived in Boston for 7 years, I understand the pressure that comes with working in this fast-paced, high-achieving city. As a former nonprofit Director, who has worked in both the corporate and tech industries, I have firsthand experience navigating demanding environments where imposter syndrome thrives. My background allows me to uniquely support high-achieving women in Boston, Manhattan, and Brooklyn who are navigating intense career pressures, helping them build resilience, confidence, and a healthier mindset toward success.

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Convenient Online Imposter Syndrome Counseling for Busy Boston & NYC Professionals

I provide secure, confidential online therapy for women across Massachusetts—especially in the Boston area—and throughout New York, with a focus on Manhattan and Brooklyn. Virtual sessions offer the flexibility you need to prioritize your mental health without the added pressure of navigating Boston or NYC traffic.

  • Private & HIPAA-compliant virtual therapy sessions

  • Convenient scheduling designed for busy professionals

  • Evidence-based strategies tailored to high-achieving women facing imposter syndrome

Together, we will rewrite your internal narrative so that you can fully step into the accomplished, confident person you truly are.

Additional Therapy Services | Boston & NYC

I help high-achieving women in Boston and NYC overcome anxiety, low self-esteem, perfectionism, stress, and burnout. These struggles often go hand in hand with imposter syndrome, fueling self-doubt, overthinking, and constant pressure to succeed. Through specialized therapy, I provide clients with actionable tools to reduce mental health stressors, while creating a more balanced, fulfilling life.

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Take the First Step Towards Confidence & Self-Acceptance!

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You’ve worked hard to get where you are as a high-achieving woman in Boston and New York City. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back from enjoying your success. Therapy can help you feel more self-assured, reduce self-doubt, and embrace your accomplishments with confidence. Book a free consultation today to see how therapy can help you thrive.