Confidential Therapy for High-Achieving Professionals Who Need Privacy-First Care

Because your well-being matters—and so does your career.

Dr. Jenny Shields, Licensed Psychologist, smiling in a headshot wearing a maroon sweater.

My commitment to you is simple:

To protect your privacy like your career depends on it.

Because it does.

If you’re a high-performing professional, seeking therapy isn’t just about time—it’s about risk. Risk to your standing, your credentials, your reputation. Whether you’re in healthcare, law, academia, tech, or leadership, you know how exposed therapy can feel in systems that don’t always protect you.

That’s why privacy is the foundation of everything I do.

Why High Performers Choose This Space

You’re still showing up for everyone else — here’s why this space shows up for you.

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Clinically Grounded
Evidence-informed, insight-oriented therapy with room for complexity and nuance.
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Radically Private
No insurance reporting, no diagnosis required, and no portals to dig through.
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Tailored for High Performers
This space is built for professionals who are overwhelmed but still showing up strong.
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Integrity-Led Care
Boundaried, consent-driven, and values-aligned — because how you heal matters.
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Space to Be Human
This isn’t about fixing you. It’s about creating room to breathe, reflect, and begin again.

See what others are saying.

  • Burnout Therapy for Professionals Who Can’t Afford to Quit

    ★★★★★

    “Dr. Shields doesn’t just understand burnout. She understands what it means to burn out in a profession where quitting isn’t an option. Our work together helped me find a way to keep going without sacrificing myself in the process.”

    — Business Owner

  • Therapy for High-Functioning Leaders in Chaotic Times

    ★★★★★

    “I’ve always been the person other people rely on, but lets get real. Things are a mess right now. In our economy and in our world. Therapy with Dr. Shields was the first time I felt like I could actually talk about it all without judgment or consequence. I couldn’t have imagined a better therapist.”

    — President, CEO

  • Therapy for Academics: Space to Be Human Again

    ★★★★★

    “Jenny doesn’t just do her job. She does it with humility, integrity, and a genuine care for her clients. She has this rare ability to cut through all the noise to get to what matters. No matter how I show up to session, she’s ready. I’m so grateful to have her in my corner.”

    — Tenure-Track Faculty Member

  • Therapy for Lawyers Navigating Stress, Pressure & Purpose

    ★★★★★

    “Jenny has this incredible ability to balance kindness with accountability. She asks the right questions, makes space for your story, and helps you untangle the toughest parts of this job. Working with her has honestly been life-changing. I should have reached out years ago.”

    — Attorney

  • Finally a Therapist that Gets Physicians.

    ★★★★★

    “Dr. Shields’ is a calming force. She listens without judgment, genuinely cares, and provides a safe space to process the impossible. After years in emergency medicine, I thought I had seen it all, but this past year, I finally had to admit it was too much to carry alone. She didn’t just treat me like another physician with burnout. She saw me as a person. For the first time in a long time, I felt like I finally didn’t have to hold it all together by myself.”

    — ER Physician

  • Confidential Therapy for Attorneys Facing Burnout

    ★★★★★

    “I’ve tried therapy once before, but I was always skeptical… too much focus on feelings, not enough on solutions. Jenny is different. There’s no forced positivity, no generic advice. Our conversations are direct and thoughtful and have helped me untangle the emotional weight of my work. She’s given me tools to manage burnout without putting my standing with the Bar at risk. I’ve always been skeptical, but this has actually been useful.”

    — Attorney

  • Confidential Therapy for Executives Under Public Pressure

    ★★★★★

    “It’s rare to find someone who truly understands the pressure of being in the public eye. Dr. Shields helped me sort through everything… without the fear that it would come back to haunt me.”

    — C-Suite Executive

  • Burnout Therapy for Physicians Who Still Need to Show Up

    ★★★★★

    “Jenny just gets it. She doesn’t talk down to me. She treats me like a colleague. Even better, she gets the science behind the care she delivers. She this rare ability to make even the most overwhelming situations feel manageable. Our work has helped me find clarity in a way that no one else could. For the first time in a long time, I feel like I can keep going.”

    — Physician

What You Can Expect Here

  • ✔ Only clinically essential information is recorded

    ✔ No unnecessary notes that could compromise credentialing or reviews

    ✔ You stay in control of your narrative

  • ✔ Full clarity on legal/professional obligations

    ✔ Joint planning around what’s documented and why

    ✔ Confidential mental health support that’s grounded in trust

  • ✔ Clear explanation of confidentiality limits

    ✔ Strategies to protect your privacy

    ✔ No surprises—just honesty and clarity

  • ✔ Care for physicians, lawyers, leaders, and educators

    ✔ Risk-aware therapy that won’t compromise your future

    ✔ Discretion, experience, and courage in action

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We’re different here.

Ethical Care =

Courage in Action.

Real Respect: I'll treat you with the same respect I'd want for myself. You'll feel heard, valued, and safe—never judged or belittled. And if I ever make a mistake (because, let's face it, we all do), I'll own it with humility.

Your Needs Above All: Your well-being? I stand with the courage to put my clients’ welfare above any fear I might have of boards, courts, or legal concerns. My fear of these things will never outweigh my commitment to being the best, most effective support I can be.

Trust is Sacred: I commit to earning your trust. Your needs and growth is center stage in our work together, and I strive to avoid any situation where my own interests could get in the way of your healing.

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Therapy That Respects Your Professional Boundaries

If you’ve delayed getting support because of fear around board reviews, credentialing, or documentation, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with countless professionals—physicians, attorneys, faculty, and executives—who felt the same.

In my practice, we decide together:

  • What gets recorded

  • Why it’s clinically necessary

  • And how to protect your professional future while still prioritizing your healing

This isn’t about skirting responsibility. It’s about doing therapy right—with transparency, minimal documentation, and an understanding of how much you’ve already risked just by reaching out.

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we understand what’s at stake.

Ethically Grounded, Clinically Excellent Mental Health Care

As a licensed Health Service Psychologist and nationally certified Healthcare Ethics Consultant (HEC-C), I’ve spent years helping professionals navigate complex ethical decisions. In my practice, confidentiality isn’t just a promise—it’s a practice rooted in experience, intention, and ongoing advocacy.

Here, you’ll receive:

  • Confidential therapy that respects your licensure and leadership trajectory

  • Collaborative care with shared decision-making about documentation and risk

  • Support that honors your complexity—not one-size-fits-all solutions

I built my practice on these six values.

They shape how I show up—in every session, consultation, and conversation.

Integrity icon Integrity

I hold myself to the same standard of care, honesty, and humility I would expect if I were on the other side of the conversation. Integrity means doing the right thing—even when no one’s watching—and naming it when I don’t get it right.

Transparency icon Transparency

I don’t ask for blind trust. I give you real, specific information about documentation, risk, and how we navigate it together. You won’t be surprised by what ends up in your chart. You’ll never have to guess what I’m thinking.

Courage icon Courage

I stay in hard conversations. I walk with people through moral distress, professional collapse, identity loss, and grief that doesn’t resolve in six sessions. I don’t back away from complexity—I hold it with you.

Clinical Rigor icon Clinical Rigor

You’re not here for fluff. You’re here for real help. I bring depth, advanced training, and evidence-based care into the room—without pretense, and without pretending that research alone is enough to heal.

Privacy icon Privacy

I protect your confidentiality with the seriousness it deserves—because your reputation, your licensure, and your sense of safety are real. You’re not just “a client.” You’re a person with something to lose. And I know how much it costs to walk through the door.

Trust icon Trust

You don’t owe me your trust—I earn it. I don’t expect you to show up open on day one. I work to show you that you’re safe here. That I won’t flinch, minimize, or use anything you say against you. Especially if you’ve been hurt by systems that said they were here to help.

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your privacy, protected.

Ethics-Driven Advocacy
—for You and Beyond

My advocacy doesn’t stop at the therapy room. I actively push for mental health systems that support—not penalize—high-performing professionals. I stay current on relevant state and federal law, work to improve access to confidential care, and champion ethical policies that reduce stigma for those who serve others.

Because your work carries enough risk.

Getting help shouldn’t be one of them.

Ready to Get Started?