Online Therapy for Therapists Throughout Alberta, Nova Scotia & New Brunswick

You're Tired of Struggling with Feeling Overwhelmed, Drained or Like You’re Not Good Enough as a Woman Psychologist or Therapist

Is this you?

• Overwhelmed by emotional exhaustion and burnout.

• Struggling with imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

• Feeling isolated and disconnected in your professional role.

• Battling perfectionism and the fear of letting others down.

• Experiencing guilt over unmet personal or professional expectations.

• Feeling emotionally drained by complex or traumatic client cases.

• Struggling to balance personal and professional responsibilities.

• Experiencing limitations on how far you can take clients therapeutically because of unhealed personal wounds.

• Encountering personal triggers in therapeutic work with clients that are confusing on hard to resolve

• Hesitant to seek help due to perceived stigma or fear of judgment.

• Facing systemic gender biases and workplace inequities.

• Managing heavy caseloads and excessive administrative demands.

• Experiencing professional isolation in private practice settings.

• Encountering blurred boundaries between work and home life, especially in virtual therapy settings.

• Coping with the increased demand for mental health services and reduced opportunities for self-care.

• Dealing with societal pressures to appear strong and resilient as a mental health professional

If you answered yes to most or even some of the above questions you might be facing mental health challenges.

You don’t have to have to feel trapped in this pain.

Online Therapy for Women Can Help You Cope, Heal, and Reclaim Who You Are.

In therapy, you can begin to transform feelings of being overwhelmed, inadequate, or disconnected into a sense of calm, self-worth, and connection. With the help of your female therapist, you’ll start to make sense of the experiences and pressures that have contributed to the anxiety, stress, or self-doubt you may feel today. Through this process, you’ll be able to heal from the emotional wounds that have kept you stuck in patterns of self-criticism, perfectionism, or fear of judgment. Therapy offers a safe space to reconnect with your values, find clarity in your relationships, and create a life that aligns with who you truly are and what you deserve.

Imagine being able to:

• Replace feelings of overwhelm with the ability to navigate emotions and relationships with confidence and calm

• Gain insight into your life story, transforming self-doubt and insecurity into self-compassion and inner strength

• Heal from past trauma and painful experiences, allowing you to feel empowered rather than trapped by old patterns

• Set healthy boundaries without guilt, fostering deeper and more fulfilling connections with others

• Let go of perfectionism and embrace a life filled with purpose, self-acceptance, and meaning

• Move forward even in the face of uncertainty, trusting your ability to live in alignment with your values

• Reconnect with your true self, shedding feelings of inadequacy and rediscovering your sense of self-worth and purpose

If you answered yes to most or even some of the above questions you might be struggling with your mental health as a psychologist, psychotherapist, or mental health professional.

You don’t have to have to feel stuck in this discomfort.

Online Therapy for Therapists Can Help You Reconnect To Yourself And Your Practice.

In therapy, you can turn feelings of exhaustion, isolation, or self-doubt into a sense of vitality, connection, and self-trust. With the support of your therapist, you’ll explore the pressures and responsibilities that have shaped your experience as a woman in the helping profession. Through this compassionate process, you’ll move beyond the weight of perfectionism, emotional exhaustion, or professional isolation. Therapy provides a safe space to reconnect with your values, regain a sense of balance, and create a life where you feel empowered, appreciated, and aligned with your true purpose.

Imagine finding the freedom to:

• Transform feelings of emotional exhaustion and burnout into a steady sense of energy and fulfillment in your work and personal life.

• Replace self-doubt and imposter syndrome with self-assurance and a deep trust in your abilities as a woman therapist.

• Heal from the impact of vicarious trauma, rediscovering your emotional resilience and strength.

• Move from feeling isolated or undervalued to cultivating meaningful professional and personal connections.

• Navigate the challenges of perfectionism with self-compassion, embracing growth over unattainable standards.

• Establish clear boundaries that honor your worth, allowing you to say “yes” to what matters and “no” without guilt.

• Shift from feeling overwhelmed by professional demands to approaching your work with confidence and clarity.

• Reclaim a sense of purpose and passion, letting go of fear and embracing a life aligned with your deepest values.

If these possibilities resonate with you, therapy offers a pathway to healing and growth. Together with your therapist, you can achieve greater emotional balance, rediscover your inner strength, and nurture a more profound connection with yourself and others.

Why do Female Therapists, Psychologists, Psychotherapists, & Mental Health Professionals Seek Out & Begin Therapy?

Every woman psychologist or psychotherapist faces her own unique challenges, but many who seek therapy with me (Dr. Easter) at IMatter share common struggles. Women in the helping professions often reach out for support when they feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally depleted.

Here are some of the common reasons why women therapists experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, and professional stress might begin individual therapy with me:

• Feeling constantly weighed down by the demands of clients, work, and personal responsibilities, leaving little time for self-care.

• Struggling with intense feelings of imposter syndrome, questioning whether they are “good enough” despite years of training and experience.

• Dealing with pervasive anxiety or chronic worry about their clients, their families, and their future.

• Experiencing emotional exhaustion, unable to separate their personal life from their work stress.

• Feeling isolated in their roles as mental health professionals, with few opportunities to share their own struggles without fear of judgment.

• Battling perfectionism, feeling immense pressure to always “get it right” for their clients and their loved ones.

• Struggling to set boundaries at work and in relationships, leading to emotional fatigue and resentment.

• Feeling disconnected from their inner values and questioning their sense of purpose in their career and personal life.

• They experience compassion fatigue and feel like they no longer have the emotional capacity to support others.

• Feeling overwhelmed by the emotional intensity of their clients’ trauma, leading to vicarious trauma or secondary stress.

• Grappling with guilt over saying no, whether to clients, colleagues, or loved ones, even when they are mentally and emotionally depleted.

• Feeling trapped in cycles of self-doubt and overcommitment, unsure how to break free.

• Struggling to cope with systemic challenges in the workplace, including gender bias or inequity.

• Dealing with the emotional weight of significant client losses or traumatic cases.

• Questioning their ability to balance their professional and personal roles, especially as caregivers or mothers.

• Feeling emotionally triggered by interactions with colleagues or family members, leading to cycles of anger, sadness, or withdrawal.

• Wondering if their emotional struggles are a sign they are unfit for their profession or if their challenges are simply part of being human.

• Feeling exhausted by the constant expectation to “be strong” or “have it all together,” even when they feel like they’re falling apart inside.

If these challenges resonate with you, therapy can help you rediscover a sense of balance, purpose, and fulfillment. Together, we’ll work to address the unique pressures you face as a woman therapist, creating a pathway to emotional resilience, professional satisfaction, and a deeper connection to yourself.

As a Female Psychologist, I’m Here To Help.

From both professional and personal experience, I understand the unique challenges faced by women psychologists and psychotherapists when it comes to navigating mental health struggles. Whether it’s the persistent sense of overwhelm from balancing client care with personal responsibilities, the emotional exhaustion of holding space for others, or the nagging voice of self-doubt, these struggles can feel isolating and deeply draining. Women in the helping professions often give so much of themselves to their clients, colleagues, and families that they are left feeling depleted, disconnected, and unsure of who they truly are beyond their roles. Over the course of my 20+ years as a therapist, I’ve worked with many women mental health professionals who have struggled to prioritize their own well-being, often burdened by perfectionism, anxiety, or the guilt of feeling they are not “enough.”

I am deeply committed to helping women in the mental health field overcome these challenges, using an integrative and compassionate approach that includes:

• Insight-oriented psychodynamic therapy to explore and address deep emotional patterns, such as perfectionism and self-doubt, and their impact on your life and work.

• Mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, and emotion regulation techniques to help you manage stress, set boundaries, and approach your work with calm and confidence.

• Trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR and Flash Technique, to heal from vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and unresolved emotional wounds that may still affect your professional and personal well-being.

• Existential therapy to help you reconnect with your values, find renewed meaning in your work and life, and rediscover your authentic self.

Since 2013, I have dedicated my private practice to supporting women in mental health professions across Alberta. My work focuses on guiding women psychologists and psychotherapists through challenges like anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and trauma, empowering them to heal, embrace self-acceptance, and live a life that is aligned with their values, strengths, and purpose.

The IMatter Approach to Therapy for Therapists in Alberta, New Brunswick, & Nova Scotia

I often compare my approach to therapy to an egg—yes, an egg—with its six unique layers.

The Core of Healing: A Therapeutic Relationship & Client Centered Approach (The “Egg Yolk”)

At the heart of my therapeutic approach lies a focus on building a strong, supportive relationship and tailoring the work to meet your specific needs. These foundational principles provide the safety and trust needed for women psychologists and psychotherapists to address their mental health challenges effectively.

A therapeutic relationship means prioritizing the connection we create together. This relationship serves as a foundation where you can explore the emotional weight of being a woman in the helping professions. Whether it’s unresolved wounds from early experiences or the stress of perfectionism, our relationship becomes a safe space to heal, process, and rebuild. It’s through this connection that we’ll work to shift patterns of burnout, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion into resilience, clarity, and balance.

A client-centered approach ensures that your goals, values, and personal experiences guide the process. Your strengths and unique journey as a mental health professional will always take precedence. Together, we’ll identify the coping strategies that have helped you manage so far and explore new ways to navigate the challenges of your work and life while staying aligned with your authentic self.

The Protective Layer: Informed Consent (The “Egg Shell”)

Informed consent is the outer layer of my approach, acting as a protective boundary around the therapeutic process. It ensures that every decision we make together is collaborative and transparent. As a woman therapist, you may be used to holding space for others—here, your voice and comfort will take priority. We’ll discuss each step of therapy in depth, so you feel fully informed and confident about the journey. You’ll always have the freedom to pause, reflect, or adjust the pace to ensure your emotional safety remains at the forefront.

The Process of Therapy: What We’ll Do Together (The “Egg White” Parts 1-4)

Within our work together, we’ll focus on several key areas designed to support your healing and growth. This phase of therapy is where you actively engage in making meaningful changes, guided by approaches designed specifically for women in mental health professions.

If this aligns with the support you’re looking for, therapy can be a transformative space to heal, grow, and reconnect with the best version of yourself.

What’s Keeping You From Starting Your Own Therapy?

Even as a mental health professional, it’s natural to hesitate when considering therapy for yourself. Many women psychologists and psychotherapists I’ve worked with have shared the reasons they delayed seeking support, even when they knew it could help. Here are some of the most common concerns they’ve expressed:

If any of these reasons resonate with you, remember: therapy is a gift you can give yourself. You spend so much time holding space for others—now it’s time to let someone hold space for you. You are worthy of the same compassion and care that you offer the world.

Start Therapy for Therapists, Psychologists, & Mental Health Professionals in Alberta, Nova Scotia, or New Brunswick

As a woman psychologist or psychotherapist, you dedicate your time and energy to helping others navigate their struggles, but now it’s time to prioritize your own well-being. At IMatter, I, Dr. Easter, understand the unique challenges you face—balancing the weight of your professional responsibilities, managing personal relationships, and carrying the emotional toll of your work.

Therapy offers you a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with yourself, explore the patterns that no longer serve you, and regain the sense of balance, clarity, and fulfillment you deserve. You don’t have to navigate this journey alone—together, we can work toward a stronger, healthier version of you.