Therapy for Physicians in Utah and North Carolina
Individual and couples counseling tailored to the unique needs of medical professionals.
therapist for Medical Professionals
Life as a doctor often means putting everyone else first. When you work in the medical field, the demanding schedule and stressful interactions with patients can gradually deplete your reserves, leaving little space for self-care and personal well-being.
Through specialized physician counseling, we can work together to address burnout while enhancing both your personal fulfillment and professional satisfaction.
Many successful career physicians quietly struggle with exhaustion
The grueling pace began in residency, and you likely told yourself things would improve once you completed your training. Yet even as an attending physician, you may find yourself grappling with the same overwhelming fatigue and disillusionment about your role as a physician.
As a high achiever, you've invested everything in building your medical career. You're accustomed to performing excellently even under intense pressure. However, this relentless drive can come at a cost to your own health and vitality.
When your identity and self-worth have become deeply intertwined with being a doctor, it can be particularly unsettling to experience physician burnout or question your satisfaction with your chosen path.
Working with a mental health professional who specializes in doctor counseling can provide the support you need. I help doctors develop sustainable resilience and rediscover meaning in their work while maintaining the dedication that defines them. Together, we'll address physician burnout and exhaustion to help you thrive both personally and professionally.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy can help address many of the unique challenges physicians face both at work and at home.
Some Common Reasons Physicians Seek My Online Therapy Services
Healthcare professionals choose to work with me around a variety of issues. These include, but are not limited to:
Physician burnout and emotional exhaustion from the constant pressure to perform, and an inability to achieve work-life balance in health care
Difficulty setting personal boundaries due to overwhelming professional obligations as a health professional
Interpersonal problems with colleagues, including conflicts or communication challenges in the medical field
Unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as physician substance abuse or emotional distancing, which can lead to professional consequences
Feelings of isolation or disconnect from personal relationships and everyday life activities
Navigating personal transitions while maintaining a demanding career in medicine
Stress secondary to a review by the medical board, or other issues related to professional conduct
As a mental health professional specializing in therapy for doctors, I use targeted strategies to help you overcome the personal and professional barriers that are getting in your way.
Some Additional Reasons for Medical Professionals to Seek Counseling
Sometimes physicians develop coping mechanisms that work in the short term, but create adverse personal or professional consequences in the long-term. Whether it's avoiding emotional vulnerability by compartmentalizing, turning to substances to cope, or conflicts in their professional relationships, my online therapy services can help you regain control over your life before things escalate further. While specialized therapists for physicians are relatively rare, I've dedicated my practice to serving healthcare professionals through these challenges. If you've faced personal consequences, board sanctioning, conduct issues at work or legal issues, working with a licensed mental health professional can be a crucial step in helping you reclaim your life and take back control of your career in health care.
HOW I CAN HELP
Online therapy makes it possible to access specialized mental health support that fits your demanding schedule, allowing you to connect securely from your home or office. Taking care of yourself isn't just admirable—it's essential for sustainable medical practice and preventing physician burnout.
Just as you guide patients toward better health choices, you deserve the same level of compassionate care and professional support you need.
Working with a therapist can help you develop practical skills for managing stress while deepening your sense of meaning—both in your role as a doctor and in your personal life. This evidence-based approach helps you maintain excellence while protecting your well-being.
Practicing Mindfulness
Research demonstrates that cultivating present-moment awareness can significantly reduce physician burnout, anxiety, and depression. Even amid the constant demands of medical practice, small moments of mindful presence can help you reconnect with your sense of purpose and well-being.
Evidence-based therapy helps you develop practical mindfulness skills that fit naturally into your day, allowing you to notice stress signals early and respond with greater clarity and calm. While carving out time for self-reflection may feel challenging, remember that even brief mindful moments can transform how you experience both the challenges and rewards of medicine.
Building Self-Compassion
Medical training often instills impossibly high standards. While attention to detail saves lives, constant self-criticism takes a toll on your mental health.
Research shows that learning mindfulness-based techniques can help reduce guilt and ease perfectionism. This allows you to practice putting your own needs first while maintaining the dedication that makes you an excellent physician.
Skills for Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation
The intense demands of medical practice require robust emotional management skills. While your empathy is a vital clinical tool, it's essential to develop strategies to maintain emotional equilibrium amid challenging situations.
I’ll help you learn to recognize early warning signs of emotional strain and respond effectively using evidence-based distress tolerance skills. These might include mindfulness practices, cognitive reframing, and strategic self-care routines that fit within your demanding schedule.
When working with physicians, I teach practical emotion regulation strategies that help you maintain professional presence while preserving your emotional well-being. Together, we develop personalized approaches that enable you to navigate intense clinical situations while sustaining your capacity for compassionate care.
Couples Therapy
Couples counseling can help heal an ailing relationship and rebuild the trust, intimacy, and connection you’ve been missing.
Docs are not invulnerable...
Physicians often internalize the idea they should never show weakness—either at work or at home. When these expectations bleed into their personal lives, it’s easy for the relationship to suffer. This is where a marriage therapist can be invaluable.
Some Common Reasons Physicians Seek Couples Counseling
Feeling emotionally disconnected from your spouse or partner due to compartmentalizing emotions at work.
Communication breakdowns from long hours, stress, or work demands.
Navigating dual-career stress, especially when both partners have demanding jobs.
Rebuilding trust after infidelity or emotional disconnection.
Balancing parenting and professional life, often leading to stress and misalignment of priorities.
Empirically-Supported Approach: Gottman Method Couples Therapy
My primary modality for couples therapy is the Gottman Method, which is widely regarded as the gold standard for improving communication, rebuilding trust, and reconnecting emotionally. This evidence-based approach works especially well for couples with high-pressure careers like medicine, because it gives practical, actionable tools to foster a more supportive and emotionally resilient relationship.
Invest in Your Well-being, Enhance Your Practice
By prioritizing your mental health, you're not just improving your own life — you're enhancing your capacity to care for others, both at work and at home. The insights and skills you gain through therapy can translate directly into more satisfying personal and professional relationships, a renewed sense of purpose, and improved patient care.
Take the first step towards a more balanced, fulfilling life as a physician. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and explore how therapy can support your journey in medicine and beyond.
Meet Kenny
Hi, I’m Kenny Levine, LCSW
As a physician, you’re used to handling complex problems, making life-saving decisions, and pushing through long, grueling hours. But what happens when the skills that make you a successful medical professional—compartmentalizing, staying calm under pressure, and putting others first—start to negatively impact your personal life? That’s where I come in.
I’m a therapist who understands the unique pressures of your profession, not just from a clinical perspective but also from personal experience. Coming from a family of doctors, I’ve seen firsthand the toll that the constant demand for perfection, long shifts, and the need to maintain emotional distance can take on your relationships, personal well-being, and mental health.
When you work with a specialized therapist for medical professionals like me, you're not just getting another clinician; you’re working with someone who truly understands your world. I’ve helped docs at every stage of their careers—from med school to residency and well into their established practices—navigate the unique stressors of the healthcare profession. From managing burnout to addressing personal and relationship challenges, my goal is to help you reconnect with the things that bring meaning and balance to your life.
You don’t have to go through this alone. If you’re ready to address these issues and realize the transformation you’ve been seeking, let’s connect. Together, we can create a plan that helps you thrive both professionally and personally.
FAQs
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As a therapist for physicians with over 20 years of experience, I’ve never seen a client experience negative career repercussions from seeking therapy. On the contrary, I’ve seen the opposite—physicians whose careers and personal lives suffored because they didn’t seek support when it was needed. Therapy is confidential, and I’m committed to protecting your privacy. If you’re concerned about how seeking support could potentially impact your licensure or malpractice insurance, please watch this video on how to mitigate these concerns.
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I offer therapy via telehealth exclusively for therapy clients in Utah or North Carolina at the time of the appointment.
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My practice is considered out-of-network with most insurance. In some cases you may be able to receive reimbursement for services. Please check your insurance plan’s benefits for more information. Most insurance plans do not offer coverage for couples counseling.
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Individual Psychotherapy Intake • 60 min: $215
Individual Psychotherapy Session • 50 min: $180
Couples Assessment (includes Gottman Relationship Checkup) • 80 min: $325
Individual Partner Assessment Session • 45 min: $145 per session
Couples Counseling Session • $190