Take Back Control
and enjoy life again
i help stressed high achievers in
new york, New Jersey and Chicago break free
from anxiety, navigate life transitions, and heal from trauma
On the outside, you’re thriving – successful, accomplished, the one people turn to for advice. But inside? It’s a different story.
You push yourself to do more, be more, achieve more. But no matter how much you accomplish, it never feels like enough.
Or maybe life has shifted in ways you weren’t prepared for—a career change, a major life transition, or the resurfacing of painful experiences from the past.
✔ You feel overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps.
✔ You replay conversations, overanalyze decisions, and fear you’re not “good enough.”
✔ You’re navigating a major transition, loss, or change—and it feels like too much.
✔ Old wounds, past trauma, or difficult experiences are affecting your confidence and relationships.
➡ When someone makes a negative comment, your mind jumps to past times you were criticized, and suddenly, you feel small again.
➡ You struggle to set boundaries, fearing that saying no will push people away.
➡ Even in moments of success, there’s a voice in your head whispering, “What if I fail next time?”
It’s exhausting to carry all of this alone. But the truth is—you don’t have to.
WHY THERAPY? YOU'VE PROBABLY TOLD YOURSELF...
“I should be able to handle this on my own.”
“Things aren’t ‘bad enough’ to justify therapy.”
“What if talking about everything makes me feel worse?”
If you’re someone who’s used to being the one others rely on, asking for support might feel unfamiliar. But struggling alone doesn’t make you stronger.
Therapy is a space where you don’t have to perform, hold it all together, or push through. It’s where you can:
✔ Understand why you feel this way.
✔ Rewire old patterns that are keeping you stuck.
✔ Develop real, lasting confidence—not just the kind that comes from achievements.
Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence and relief
Right now, life might feel like an endless cycle of stress, self-doubt, and uncertainty. But therapy can help you:
√ Feel more confident in yourself and your decisions.
√ Move through transitions with clarity and purpose.
√ Heal from past wounds that are keeping you stuck.
√ Break free from anxiety and emotional overwhelm.
√ Step into this next chapter of life feeling grounded and empowered.
💡 The best results come when you’re ready to invest in yourself. If you’re motivated to work on yourself, open to insight, and committed to growth, therapy can help you gain clarity, confidence, and lasting emotional freedom. Your well-being is worth it.
WHAT DOES THERAPY LOOK LIKE?
I work with high-achievers, professionals, and deep thinkers who are ready to understand themselves on a deeper level.
✔ We start by exploring what’s bringing you to therapy. What’s keeping you up at night? What patterns keep showing up in your life?
✔ Then, we go deeper. We’ll uncover the beliefs, memories, or fears that are driving your stress, self-doubt, or anxiety.
✔ You’ll gain tools for relief. We’ll integrate practical strategies and deeper healing work so you can feel better both now and long-term.
My approach blends:
✔ Psychoanalytic therapy – Helping you understand how past experiences shape your present.
✔ EMDR therapy – A powerful, research-backed approach for healing emotional wounds.
✔ EMDR Intensives – For those who want faster breakthroughs through extended sessions.
what is Emdr therapy and how can it help?
Many of my clients struggle with persistent anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt—even after years of talk therapy.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, research-backed approach that helps you:
✔ Process past experiences that still affect you today.
✔ Reduce emotional triggers and automatic stress responses.
✔ Reframe and replace negative beliefs with healthier, more empowering ones.
For those looking for faster, focused progress, I offer EMDR Intensives—extended therapy sessions designed to help you move forward more quickly.
Hello, I'm Dorlee. I'm Here to Help.
As a psychoanalytically trained, EMDR-certified therapist, I specialize in helping high-achievers and professionals navigate:
✔ Anxiety and Perfectionism
✔ Trauma and Emotional Healing
✔ Major Life and Career Transitions
I know firsthand how hard it can be to slow down when you’ve built your identity around doing more and always being “in control.” But therapy isn’t about “fixing” you—it’s about helping you understand yourself more deeply, break free from old patterns, and step into a life that feels more fulfilling.
✔ I offer online therapy in New York, New Jersey, and Illinois with limited in-person sessions available in Chicago.
✔ Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down and find a way forward that actually works for you.
You don't have to do this alone. Let's get started.
If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start feeling more in control of your life, I’d love to support you.
Schedule a free consultation today. Let’s see if we’re a good fit.
Do You Want To...
Stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed all the time. Feel more confident and at ease in your daily life.
Understand how your past experiences may be shaping your present. Learn to process unresolved trauma, build self-compassion, and create healthier relationships.
Gain clarity, process major life changes, and step into this next chapter feeling grounded.
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What Others SaY
“I have gained a great deal by working with Dorlee. She empowered me to create boundaries, be able to say no, to truly value myself and my work, and to be accountable for how I show up in the world. She was patient, yet firm, and the sessions, especially the EMDR… read more“
MK, 29
“Dorlee has been a tremendous help in my personal and professional life. She’s created a container for me to process and learn more about myself during major transitions and she always shows up to meet me in the place I need to be to do work and make progress.”
MR, 29
“Having had the pleasure of supervising Dorlee for several years, I can attest to her clinical acumen. Not only is she a gifted therapist, but her professionalism and dedication are unparalleled.”
CHRISTINE GROUNDS, LCSW-R
Psychotherapist in Private Practice | Former Clinical Director of the Training Institute for Mental Health
“Dorlee is a wonderfully sensitive therapist. She approaches clinical cases with warmth and great attunement. With a calm, caring demeanor, combined with skills and training in psychodynamic therapy and EMDR, she is particularly well-suited to working with trauma.”
REBECCA LIEBMANN-SMITH, LMSW
Therapist Specializing in Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic Therapy
“Dorlee is a warm and insightful therapist who helps those who suffer from anxiety, pain, grief or low self-esteem process their feelings and heal. She is committed to her clients…read more“
ALICE ELLERBECK, LCSW
Psychotherapist at Blanton-Peale
Counseling Center
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