Top-Rated California Therapist for Entrepreneurs

therapy for entrepreneurs

Running a business can be rewarding—and it can also feel overwhelming, isolating, and relentless. Between the pressure to “keep it all together,” the nagging imposter syndrome at the back of your mind, and the weight of constant decision-making, it’s no surprise that you might find yourself asking if business ownership is worth it.

If you’re struggling as an entrepreneur, know that you’re not alone and that therapy can help. At Journey to Wellness Counseling, I help entrepreneurs understand the patterns that can contribute to burnout and explore new skills and perspectives to help them build both successful businesses and fulfilling personal lives.

Meet your California therapist for business owners & entrepreneurs

1. Lisa Franks, LCSW

As a small business owner who juggles many other roles, I understand the unique pressures and demands that come with entrepreneurship. My trauma-informed, solution-focused approach helps business owners quickly process stress, overcome limiting beliefs, and develop resilience, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. I believe healing shouldn't take years when you have a business to run, which is why I focus on rapid, effective techniques that fit your demanding schedule.

  • Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

  • Clientele: Adults and couples

  • Location: Temecula, CA 

  • Virtual therapy: Yes

FAQs about therapy for business owners

  • Entrepreneurs often experience unique challenges, including chronic stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and imposter syndrome. The isolation of leadership, constant pressure to perform, financial uncertainty, and work-life imbalance can take a significant toll on mental health. Many business owners also struggle with perfectionism, decision fatigue, and difficulty setting boundaries between personal and professional life.

    Keep in mind that you don’t necessarily need a mental health diagnosis to seek support. Therapy can help, even if you’re “only” experiencing stress and overwhelm as an entrepreneur.

  • Therapy outcomes can depend on your specific challenges and goals. However, in my years of experience working with business owners, I’ve noticed some common themes.

    Typically, the entrepreneurs I work with feel on edge and have a hard time being present. We work together to build essential tools for stress management and emotional regulation. Plus, you’ll learn to challenge limiting beliefs and break unhelpful patterns that may keep to stuck in cycles of burnout and overwhelm.

    Ultimately, our work together often leads to clearer decision-making, improved relationships, better work-life balance, and ultimately, more sustainable business success.

  • I use an integrative, trauma-informed approach that combines Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) with cognitive-behavioral strategies. This allows us to quickly and effectively process stress and trauma while building practical skills that you can start using right away. My approach is direct, solution-focused, and tailored to the fast-paced reality of entrepreneurial life, helping you see meaningful changes quickly without lengthy therapy commitments.

  • I specialize in helping entrepreneurs with stress management, burnout prevention, anxiety and overwhelm, imposter syndrome, struggles with work-life balance, relationship difficulties caused by work stress, trauma from business failures or setbacks, decision-making confidence, boundary setting, and managing the emotional rollercoaster of business ownership. My goal is to help you feel empowered and in control of both your business and personal life.

  • Our work together will be collaborative, practical, and results-oriented. We'll start by identifying your specific challenges and goals, then use evidence-based techniques to address them efficiently. With ART, many clients experience significant relief in just a few sessions. You can expect to gain clarity on your patterns, develop concrete coping strategies, and build resilience to handle future challenges with greater confidence and ease.

  • My approach works best for entrepreneurs who are motivated for change and ready to actively participate in their healing process. If you're looking for quick, effective solutions rather than long-term analysis, value evidence-based methods, and want a therapist who understands the unique pressures of business ownership, we're likely a good match. I work with driven professionals who want to thrive, not just survive.

  • Getting started is simple. Book a free, confidential consultation call where we'll discuss your specific challenges and goals. This allows us to determine if we're a good fit and answer any questions you have about the process. If we decide to work together, we can typically schedule your first session quickly, with both in-person and virtual options available to fit your busy schedule.

Start working with a California entrepreneur therapist today