Therapy Specialties & Modalities
Clinical expertise designed for the pressures you actually face.
When you’re navigating fast-paced demands and high-stakes decisions, typical therapy often won’t cut it.
You need someone who gets that your anxiety shows up differently for you. That your burnout looks like cynicism about work you once loved. And that taking time off isn’t realistic when people are counting on you.
Dr. Jenny Shields has developed expertise in the conditions and treatments that work for high achievers.
What Clients Say
“She excels at translating complex psychological concepts into practical, actionable strategies.”
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“Her reputation among colleagues is one of trustworthiness, professionalism, and sound judgment.”
Colleague
“She navigates challenging ethical dilemmas with integrity, clarity, and professional courage, even under instances involving considerable institutional pressure.”
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Therapy Specialties for High-Achieving Professionals
Burnout & Moral Injury
You wake up dreading the job you once loved. You’re running on empty while everyone expects you to deliver. This isn’t about time management—it’s about what happens when you care deeply in systems that take everything and give back nothing. Dr. Jenny helps you reclaim your energy and find sustainable ways to do meaningful work.
Anxiety & Perfectionism
Your anxiety doesn’t always show up as panic attacks—it shows up as a racing mind that won’t turn off and constant pressure to be flawless. The exhaustion from managing everyone’s expectations. Treatment helps you maintain high standards while learning to manage pressure without the hidden costs.
Trauma & PTSD
Trauma doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s hypervigilance and scanning every room. Or emotional numbness that helps you get through the day. Maybe you can’t trust your judgment after being betrayed by systems you believed in. Dr. Jenny helps you process these experiences while rebuilding confidence.
ADHD in High-Achieving Adults
You’ve spent years compensating so well that no one suspects you’re struggling. But now the demands are too much, and your coping strategies aren’t working. You’re wondering if there’s a reason everything feels harder for you. Getting the right treatment can transform how you live and work.
Grief & Identity Loss
When your identity is wrapped up in your work, major transitions can shatter everything. Career changes, medical diagnoses, or life events can force you to question who you are beyond achievements. This kind of loss doesn’t fit into neat stages. Dr. Jenny helps you rebuild a grounded identity.
Career & Ethical Crossroads
You may be facing impossible choices between advancement and values, considering whistleblowing, or struggling with moral compromises in broken systems. Dr. Jenny helps you navigate these decisions with clarity while honoring both your integrity and professional future.
Evidence-Based Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Stop fighting difficult emotions and start focusing on what actually matters. ACT works especially well for high-achievers who need to maintain performance while processing the psychological costs of demanding careers.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
The structured, goal-oriented approach that makes sense to analytical minds. CBT addresses the specific thought patterns and behaviors that fuel burnout, anxiety, and performance issues in high-pressure environments.
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Specialized trauma treatment for professionals who need to process traumatic experiences while maintaining their ability to function in demanding roles. Particularly effective for workplace trauma and moral injury.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT tools are invaluable when you’re managing intense workplace dynamics while trying to stay sharp under pressure.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
The gold standard for OCD and anxiety disorders, adapted for professionals who need to address compulsive behaviors or intrusive thoughts without disrupting their high-performance careers.
Behavioral Activation
When burnout makes everything feel pointless, behavioral activation provides a systematic way back to engagement. This approach helps you gradually reconnect with meaningful activities and rediscover purpose in work and life.