Therapy for Women in Male-Dominated Fields

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SERVING: Colorado | Massachusetts | New York | Vermont | Florida

Unique Pressures Faced by Women in Tech, STEM, Business, Law, and Leadership


As a high-achieving woman, you may feel pressure to perform, prove your worth, and push through challenges that men often don’t face. Whether you're in tech, STEM, business, medicine, law, or leadership, the demands of excelling in these spaces can impact mental well-being, confidence, and work-life balance.

The good news is you don’t have to navigate this alone!

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Ready to Thrive Personally & Professionally?

Wellcore Healing provides specialized therapy for women navigating male-dominated industries in Denver, Boston, NYC, Burlington, Miami, and beyond.

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Why High-Achieving Women Work With Wellcore Healing

Understanding & Experience

As a female clinician and business owner, previous non-profit director, & tech consultant, I understand the unique challenges women face— and remain committed to providing online therapy for:

I’m passionate about providing a safe space for women to reclaim their confidence and thrive professionally & personally. Counseling and coaching support will always be tailored to your unique needs, current industry pressures, as well as personal goals.

Treatment Tailored to Workplace Stressors

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Learn how to challenge anxiety, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and negative thought patterns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Develop the skills to navigate workplace stress, communication challenges, relationship stressors, and general uncertainty in high-pressure environments.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Address perfectionism, self-criticism, anxious self talk, and internal conflicts that may be holding you back.

Mindfulness & Positive Psychology

Cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and a sense of empowerment in both your career and personal life.

Safe to Process Industry-Specific Challenges

Women in male-dominated industries or roles can easily feel isolated. Remote therapy connects you with a therapist who best meets your needs—without the geographical limitations of in-person care. You deserve therapy that aligns with your experiences, industry-specific stressors, and personal ambitions—without having to settle for a generalist.

Convenience & Flexibility

Between back-to-back meetings, deadlines, and personal responsibilities, finding time for in-person therapy is challenging. Virtual support eliminates unnecessary commuting, while increasing options for where to attend session. With virtual therapy, you can seamlessly integrate mental wellness into your schedule without sacrificing productivity.

Increased Privacy & Comfort

For women in high-visibility roles, online therapy offers a discreet, private, safe place where you can openly reflect on and discuss your challenges without concerns of being seen at a therapy office. You can participate in the therapy process from the comfort of your own space, making it easier to be both vulnerable and authentic.

Accessibility

Whether you’re constantly traveling for work, managing a remote team, or living in an area with limited access to specialized therapists, online therapy ensures you get the support you need—wherever you are. No need to put your mental health on hold due to travel, relocations, or a lack of local providers who understand your unique challenges.

Common Challenges of High-Achieving Women in Male-Dominated Spaces

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Therapy Benefits

  • Women often experience high levels of workplace anxiety, stress, and burnout, when employed in competitive fields. This comes from high expectations from self and others, workplace biases, and the pressure to excel.

    Common Challenges

    • Constant overthinking (ruminations) and fear of failure

    • Difficulty setting healthy boundaries and saying "no"

    • Physical symptoms like headaches, GI issues, fatigue, or insomnia

    • Pressure to always be "on," to always "perform," and always "exceed expectations" with no clear end in sight.

    • Juggling a high-stakes career, leadership responsibilities, and personal life leading to — chronic stress / burnout, anxiety, and mental exhaustion.

    Therapy Benefits

    By working with a specialized Anxiety Therapist, you will learn techniques, emotional regulation skills, and a healthier mindset for success without burnout.

    For More Information:

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  • Even the most accomplished women struggle with feeling like a fraud—like they don’t truly deserve their success. This is especially common in tech, STEM, executive roles, and entrepreneurship, where women are underrepresented.

    Common Challenges

    • Downplaying achievements or attributing them to luck

    • Feeling like you have to work twice as hard to prove yourself

    • Fear being "found out"

    • Questioning their abilities despite years of experience, degrees, and accolades

    • Avoiding new opportunities out of fear you’re not “good enough”

    Therapy Benefits

    By working with an Imposter Syndrome Therapist, you will learn to reframe these thoughts, recognize your worth, and silence that inner critic.

    More Information:

    Imposter Syndrome: Boston

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  • In the leadership space, woman can struggle with low self-esteem due to constant comparison, workplace biases, and/or struggles with visibility and assertiveness.

    Common Challenges

    • Hesitating to speak up in meetings or advocate for yourself

    • Feeling like you’re never “qualified enough” despite years of experience

    • Internalizing criticism or workplace rejection

    Therapy Benefits

    By working with a Self-Esteem Therapist, you will learn to build confidence, set boundaries, and step into leadership with authenticity and self-assurance.

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  • The pressure to always be exceptional, never make mistakes, and prove your worth can lead to perfectionism—keeping you stuck in cycles of overworking, burnout, and never feeling “good enough.”

    Common Challenges

    • Fear of failure or harsh self-criticism over small mistakes

    • Difficulty delegating tasks because you feel like you need to control everything

    • A relentless drive for success that leaves no room for rest or joy

    Therapy Benefits

    By working with a Perfectionism Therapist, you will learn to break free from unrealistic expectations, embrace imperfection, and find balance between ambition and well-being.

    For More Information:

    Perfectionism Therapy

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  • Gender-based challenges, unconscious bias, or exclusion at work, can take a real emotional toll.

    Common Challenges

    • People aren’t taking you seriously

    • You’re being passed up for well-deserved promotions

    • These experiences can impact confidence & mental well-being

    Therapy Benefits

    We will help you process experiences and build resilience. You’ll learn assertive communication strategies and healthy boundaries.

  • Therapy for high-achieving women in male-dominated fields incorporates anxiety therapy, imposter syndrome therapy, self-esteem therapy, and perfectionism therapy—because these struggles don’t exist separately. Instead, they often fuel each other, keeping you stuck in cycles of self-doubt, stress, and burnout.

    Therapy Benefits

    Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW at Wellcore Healing, takes an integrative, evidence-based approach to address these challenges holistically— helping you:

    • Manage stress and anxiety in high-pressure environments

    • Overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome

    • Build lasting self-confidence and assertiveness

    • Let go of perfectionism and create a sustainable work-life balance

Ready to Excel in Your Career & Personal Life?

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There is no better time than NOW to invest in your professional mental wellness! You are more than deserving of feeling confident, worthy, enough, and empowered! Online Therapy for high achieving women working in male-dominated fields—Serving Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont, and Florida!

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