Business Acumen Meets Clinical Healing
Clinical career counseling for professionals in Washington State recovering from toxic environments, and workplace PTSD. We merge strategic business insight with evidence-based clinical mental health therapy to help you exit burnout cycles and reclaim your professional future.
You’re Not “Fragile.” Your Environment Was Toxic.
The system was broken, not you.
Jupiter Pines Counseling provides a space where you can drop the "professional mask," process the trauma of high-stakes environments, and build a career path that aligns with your values, not just your paycheck.
The daily psychological toll is real:
navigating the unnerving aftermath of a high-stakes cybersecurity breach
transitioning into a casual civilian career after years in a high-control, high-adrenaline military environment
recovering from a narcissistic boss who shattered your personal foundation
Often, what looks like a personal failure is actually a rational response to an irrational system.
A Hybrid Model for Modern Professionals
We treat career stress not as a “lifestyle issue,” but as a potential trauma response. We use an integrative approach to help you untangle your professional identity from the damage of toxic systems.
Trauma & Somatic Regulation
(The Body)
If your nervous system is stuck in "fight or flight" due to a high-control environment, talking won't fix it. We use somatic techniques to help you regulate your anxiety during negotiations, retrain your brain to feel safe again, and address the physical toll of chronic stress.
Narrative & Psychodynamic
(The Story)
Why do you feel like an impostor? Why does a promotion trigger panic rather than joy? We dig into the underlying narratives, often rooted in past trauma or family dynamics, that are driving your current workplace behaviors.
ACT & REBT
(The Mindset)
We challenge the cognitive distortions that keep you stuck: "I must be perfect to be worthy," or "If I speak up, I'll get fired." We replace these with evidence-based, actionable beliefs that support resilience and boundary-setting.
Practical Strategy
(The Action)
Your time is valuable; you won't leave your session without a plan. Whether you need help refining a resume to reflect your true worth, building productivity systems for neurodivergent brains, or strategizing an exit from a toxic role, we get practical.
Specialized Support for Complex Career Histories
This work is designed for you if:
You are a high-performing executive, tech leader, or professional who feels "empty" despite external success.
You are recovering from workplace PTSD (e.g., harassment, gaslighting, bullying) and find yourself ruminating on past interactions.
You are navigating the transition from military to civilian life or dealing with the specific trauma of managing a high-stakes crisis (like a data breach).
You struggle with neurodivergence (ADHD/Autism) in a workplace that demands rigid conformity, leading to time management crises and burnout.
You are facing an identity crisis: "Who am I if I'm not my job?"
Common Scenarios Addressed:
"I can't leave the toxic boss." We work on the fear, the financial anxiety, and a strategy to exit safely.
"I feel like a fraud every morning." Impostor syndrome rooted in past trauma or systemic gaslighting.
"My career is everything, and I'm terrified of losing it." Identity fusion and catastrophic thinking.
"I can't focus. My brain won't shut off." ADHD/Neurodivergence management in high-stress environments.
"I don't know who I am without that title." Rebuilding self-worth post-layoff or career pivot.
Why Work With Me?
Let's be honest: Most therapists have no idea what a "Q3 earnings call" feels like or the specific cortisol spike of managing a cybersecurity breach. And most career coaches don't understand the deep psychological impact of workplace gaslighting or C-PTSD. I do both.
With an MBA and years of experience in business consulting with tech startups, I've sat in the all-hands meetings, led teams through crises, received FBI trainings on workplace security protocol, and navigated high-stakes negotiations. I know the pressure you're under because I've been there, too.
I became a licensed therapist to help people heal from the very systems we operate within. My approach is direct, action-oriented, and unapologetically human. I don’t show up to sit in silence for 50 minutes wondering what you're thinking; I show up to collaborate, give you tools, strategies, and a soft space to process the stories that keep you stuck in old patterns.
If you need someone who can joyfully analyze your career trajectory with strategic precision and help you regulate a nervous system fried by toxic stress, we're going to get along just fine. (And yes, I'm more than okay with dropping an "f-bomb," especially if it helps us cut through the BS.)
Ready to Stop Surviving Your Career?
If you’re tired of the cycle of burnout, anxiety, and self-doubt, let’s build a plan that works for your brain and your resumé. We serve clients across the Puget Sound, from the tech hubs of Snoqualmie and Kirkland to the corporate centers of Bellevue and Tacoma.
Note: Initial sessions include a deep dive into your career history, current stressors, and a concrete action plan.