Hyper Competitive School Settings
Therapy for Students in Competitive School Settings in New York, Connecticut, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida
Competitive School Students: Psychotherapy for High Achievers in Elite Academic Settings
Attending top-tier schools—whether prep schools, boarding schools, colleges, MBA programs, medical schools, or law schools—comes with unique pressures. High-achieving students often face intense academic expectations, rigorous competition, and the constant need to prove themselves. Many are navigating these environments while managing personal, family, and social pressures, leaving little room for emotional processing or self-care. Impostor feelings, perfectionism, and chronic stress can quietly erode well-being, even among the most accomplished students.
I understand these challenges personally and professionally. I have been a student in competitive academic environments and the mother of girls who attended some of the most rigorous prep schools and colleges in the country. I have witnessed and experienced the extraordinary intensity of the work—long hours, high expectations, and advanced-level coursework that demands both intellectual rigor and emotional stamina. I know firsthand how stress, institutional politics, and possible disparities shape students’ emotional health and academic success. Chronic academic pressure, navigating faculty and peer dynamics, and systemic inequities can amplify anxiety, impostor feelings, and burnout, making it challenging to maintain focus, perform at your best, and fully engage in the opportunities you’ve earned.
My ability to support students goes beyond clinical work—I have lived these experiences as a student, parent, admissions and fundraising volunteer, psychotherapist, and trainer within many of these organizations. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in NY, NC, SC, FL, DC, and CT, I provide EMDR, CBT, and emotional regulation strategies to help students process stress, manage performance pressure, and cultivate emotional clarity. Working with me goes beyond coping—it equips students with the skills to navigate elite academic environments with confidence, sustain peak performance, and maintain personal well-being.
High Pressure Academics and Wellness
Navigate high-pressure academic and professional spaces without a family blueprint.
Process the stress, isolation, and impostor feelings unique to first-generation high achievers.Build emotional clarity, executive focus, and self-authored pathways for sustainable success.
Leverage psychotherapy to release unhelpful patterns and reclaim confidence in elite environments.
Gain practical tools and guidance informed by personal experience, clinical expertise, and organizational insight.