Therapy for Women in Male-Dominated Fields
Online therapy for high-achieving women in Tech, STEM, Law, Business, and Leadership. Navigate bias, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence without burning out.
Serving professionals in Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Vermont & Florida.
The Reality of Being the Only Woman in the Room
You have worked twice as hard to get where you are. But whether you are in a boardroom, a lab, or a startup, the pressure to be "perfect," "pleasant," and "productive" never seems to shut off.
The mix of high expectations, limited representation, and subtle bias takes a toll.
CAN YOU RELATE?
You may find yourself:
Replaying meetings in your head, worrying you sounded "too aggressive" or "not authoritative enough."
Over-preparing to ensure no one can question your competence.
Feeling isolated because you can’t show vulnerability to your male peers.
Exhausted from trying to excel at work while holding everything together at home.
You Don’t Have To Navigate This Alone.
Most therapists understand "stress." I understand your stress.
Hi, I’m Alexis Verbin, LCSW (NY, CO, VT, FL), LICSW (MA).
As a former non-profit director and tech consultant, I know the tight deadlines, the office politics, and the specific weight of gender bias from the inside.
As your therapist, I won’t just nod and listen.
My approach is collaborative, active, and tailored to the realities of your industry. We move beyond generic "self-care" advice (because a bubble bath won't fix a toxic work culture) and focus on practical tools to protect your career and your peace.
How We Work Together (The Process)
We combine evidence-based psychology with real-world executive coaching strategies.
Getting to the Bottom of:
1."I feel like a fraud."
2. "I can't turn my brain off."
3. "I need to be perfect."
4. "They aren't listening."
5. “I feel stuck and don’t know what to do.”
The Challenge
The Tool & Treatment Goal
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During therapy for imposter syndrome, we challenge the anxious self-talk that tells you your success is "luck" and build a factual record of your competence.
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Learn to unhook from work stress and transition into your personal life without the "Sunday Scaries" ruining your weekend.
If anxious self-talk feels especially front and center, you can also explore specialized anxiety therapy online with me.
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We work with the part of you that drives perfectionism, helping you strive for excellence without the crushing self-criticism. If you're ready to break free from these cycles, specialized Perfectionism Therapy can help.
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We role-play high-stakes meetings, salary negotiations, and boundary-setting so you can speak up without spiraling.
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During your therapy session, we might:
De-brief difficult meetings, performance reviews, or microaggressions.
Practice language for speaking up, setting boundaries, or negotiating.
Map out work–life rhythms that support both your career and your health.
Build tools to regulate your nervous system before high-stakes moments, such as presentations or interviews.
Explore how past experiences shape how you show up in current roles and relationships.
This shows therapy is active, practical, and relevant to their actual workday.
Safe to Process Industry-Specific Challenges
You are juggling back-to-back meetings, travel, and a personal life. You don’t have time to commute to an office.
Total Privacy: Join HIPAA-secure video sessions from your office, home, or while traveling.
Efficiency: Fit a session into your lunch break or before the workday starts.
Geographic Freedom: I am licensed to work with you whether you are in Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Vermont, or Florida.
Recent Articles for Women in Leadership
Navigating the Glass Ceiling Without Shattering Yourself
You are often the only woman in the room. You’ve worked twice as hard to get there, but the pressure to be "perfect" and "pleasant" never seems to shut off.
This collection of articles is dedicated to women in Tech, STEM, Law, Medicine, and Leadership. Here, we move beyond generic self-care advice and tackle the real issues: dismantling imposter syndrome, handling gender bias, and setting boundaries that protect your career and your peace.
Read below for strategies tailored to high-pressure, male-dominated environments.
Ready to Thrive Personally & Professionally?
You deserve to feel confident, grounded, and valued without running yourself into the ground to prove it. Let’s build a plan that works for your career and your mental health.