Take Back Control
and enjoy life again
i help stressed high achievers in chicago,
new york and New Jersey break free
from anxiety and self-doubt
On the outside, you’re thriving – successful, accomplished, the one people turn to for advice. But inside? It’s a different story. Stress, anxiety and relentless self-criticism follow you everywhere.
You tell yourself to “just push through,” but no matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough. The pressure is exhausting, and deep down, you wonder: Will I ever feel at peace?
if you feel anxious or overwhelmed,
you’re not alone
To others, it looks like you have it altogether.
√ You work hard.
√ You’re respected in your field.
√ You always rise to the occasion.
But behind the scenes, your mind is
a battlefield.
- You second-guess yourself constantly, wondering if you’re good enough.
- You take on too much responsibility, saying “yes” even when you’re drowning.
- You replay conversations in your head, analyzing what you should have said.
- You fear failure so deeply that you feel like a fraud, just waiting to be exposed.
It’s exhausting to live this way. And the truth is – you don’t have to.
IT'S POSSIBLE TO FEEL MORE FULFILLED AND BALANCED
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- Right now, life might feel like an endless cycle of stress, pressure, and self-doubt – but it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Hello, I'm Dorlee. I'm Here to Help.
As a psychoanalytically trained psychotherapist, wife, and mother, I understand both the internal struggles and real-life demands that can make it feel impossible to slow down.
My approach isn’t about quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions.
I provide online therapy for clients in Chicago, (and across Illinois), NYC (and across New York), and Upper Montclair (and across New Jersey), offering a convenient and accessible way to get the support you need from the comfort of your own space.
Together, we’ll explore what’s weighing you down and find a way forward that actually works for you.
Do You Want To...
Stop feeling overwhelmed and stressed all the time. Feel more confident and start feeling joy in your life again.
Embrace your emotions, learn healthy coping skills or work through past relationship patterns.
Take the steps to understand yourself better and gain the courage to design your own path.
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Professional Bio
I received a BA in Economics and Psychology at Hunter College, and an MBA in Marketing from Fordham University. After working in the marketing research field for 10 years, I obtained an MSW at NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. I have also earned a Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from the Training Institute for Mental Health and am certified in EMDR.
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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