Therapy for
High Achievers
For people who are successful
on paper and still struggling in
ways they can't quite explain.
You've worked hard to get where you are.
You've built a career, real expertise, a life that looks — from the outside — like it's working. So it can be disorienting when you're struggling in ways that insight, achievement, or hard work haven't resolved. We work with analytical, high-achieving adults seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and the conditions that support meaningful change.
You may recognize yourself here if
You've reached goals you worked hard for, and the satisfaction you expected hasn't come with them.
On paper your life looks like it's working, but something feels off and you can't quite name what.
Others see you as capable and dependable while you feel disconnected, exhausted, or alone on the inside.
You find yourself analyzing your experience rather than fully living it.
You're used to being the one who holds it together, and letting your guard down feels genuinely hard.
Professional success hasn't answered the questions you're carrying about who you are or what comes next.
Meet the Therapists
Leah Fishbein, LMFT
Before becoming a therapist, Leah spent more than a decade in marketing. That experience gives her a firsthand understanding of the demands of professional life, helping her connect with clients navigating career pressures, leadership, and the complexities of balancing work and wellbeing.
Lirone Losoff, ALMFT
Before becoming a therapist, Lirone spent more than a decade in finance, consulting, healthcare, and corporate environments. That experience helps her connect with professionals navigating the demands of high-responsibility roles and the emotional challenges that often accompany them.
Your Questions, Answered
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This is a common question. You hit the goals, earn the title, build the life — and the relief you assumed would follow doesn't arrive, or doesn't last. That gap isn't a sign something's wrong with you; it usually means the things driving the achievement were never really about the achievement. Our work is about understanding what's actually underneath it, so success starts to feel like yours instead of something you have to keep proving.
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Many people start exactly there — not with a clear problem, just a sense that something's off, or that the life they built isn't feeling the way they expected it to. You don't need a diagnosis or a neat explanation to begin. Figuring out what's actually going on underneath is part of the work, not a prerequisite for it.
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Therapy. Coaching usually optimizes toward a performance goal; this work goes the other direction — toward understanding what's driving the patterns underneath the performance. My corporate background helps me understand your world, but the aim isn't a more efficient version of the same exhausted person.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) understands the mind as made up of "parts" — the inner critic, the over-functioner, the one that avoids conflict — each carrying a protective role that once made sense. Instead of trying to override those parts, we get curious about what they're doing for you and why. People who like to understand why something works, not just follow steps, tend to find it a good fit.
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I see clients in person in Chicago and online throughout Illinois.
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Sessions are $150 for a standard 50-minute hour. Extended sessions are available for deeper work — 75 minutes ($190) or 90 minutes ($225). I'm out-of-network, so I don't bill insurance directly, but I provide a monthly superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement, depending on your plan.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're ready to schedule a complimentary consultation or simply have questions about our services, we're here to help.