Mental Health Resources for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are a unique group, and they face distinct work and lifestyle challenges as a result of their work. While there are a wide-range of mental health resources available to the community at large, it can be more challenging to find resources and services designed specifically for entrepreneurs. We hope you’ll be able to use this list to identify resources that will be helpful to you.
1. Mental health therapy with a therapist who specializes in working with entrepreneurs.
It can be a little tricky, but not impossible to find therapists who specialize in working with entrepreneurs. Melissa Wesner, LCPC, the Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services, for example, offers counseling services for entrepreneurs. At times, you’ll find therapists whose profiles mention that they also offer business coaching and consultation. These therapists are likely familiar with the unique needs and challenges of small business owners. Some of the most successful business owners I know are in therapy. And, if the reason you’re seeking therapy has nothing to do with the stressors of entrepreneurship, simply search for a therapist in your state who specializes in the specific issue you are wanting to work on.
2. Online or In-Person Brainspotting Intensives for Internal or External Business Stressors
If you’re a business owner who has never heard of Brainspotting, you are missing out!!! Brainspotting is a brain and body-based technique that helps people process information that is stored deeply in the brain and in the body. When it comes to the needs of entrepreneurs, Brainspotting can help business owners process stressors, work through internal challenges or blocks, and/or process external circumstances. It can also help entrepreneurs access their creativity and/or feel more expansive. Brainspotting Intensives, while harder to find, can be done by someone who is a trained and experienced Brainspotting therapist or Brainspotting coach.
3. Support groups and community for entrepreneurs
A simple internet search will let you know there are any support groups for therapists in your area. If not, you can also seek support and community from other entrepreneurs by joining coaching programs for entrepreneurs or networking groups for entrepreneurs. These groups aren’t designed specifically to help with mental health, but community and connection in general does help our overall mental health.
4. Health and Wellness Retreats for Entrepreneurs
Health and wellness retreats allow entrepreneurs to address their well-being from a holistic approach. They provide entrepreneurs with a break from their work and routines, opportunities to engage in wellness activities, and opportunities to build supportive relationships with other business owners. Retreats also provide business owners with opportunities to rest, sleep, and thus feel creative and invigorated again.
General mental health resources that entrepreneurs might also benefit from include:
988
988 is a 24/7 crisis hotline for people across the United States. Anyone in crisis can call or text this number to be connected with a trained professional. Even if you think you’ll never personally need this number, I encourage you to keep it handy in case you ever need to share this number with someone else.
Therapy directories
Therapy directories such as TherapyDen or PsychologyToday are great places to find therapists in your area. You can refine your search to find therapists with specific specialties and training.
Your insurance company
Your insurance company can explain your mental health benefits to you, and they can provide you with a list of local therapists who accept your insurance. Be sure to ask about your deductible and copay.
I hope this article offers some guidance as you consider mental health resources that might be a fit for you. Remember, your well-being impacts your business. When you focus on your well-being, you increase the likelihood of your business thriving too!
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If so, you might also be interested in these services specifically for entrepreneurs!
1. Therapy for Maryland-based Business Owners
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The Ultimate Business Refresh is a 6-day all-inclusive wellness retreat for entrepreneurs who are looking for a getaway where they can focus on themselves, their business, and connections with other business owners.
3. Brainspotting Intensives for Entrepreneurs
Brainspotting Intensives are for entrepreneurs who are looking to do extensive personal work around an important topic impacting themselves or their businesses.
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Interested in Online & In-Person Counseling for Stress, Anxiety, Burnout, or Compassion Fatigue?
If you’re a Marylander who knows that counseling is the direction you need to take, the therapists at LifeSpring Counseling Services are here to help. We offer online counseling services for mindfulness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief and loss. We also offer Brainspotting as a specialized service, and Brainspotting can be done online, too!
Here’s how you can get started! Online and in-person counseling for stress, anxiety, burnout, & compassion fatigue aren’t the only services offered at our Monkton, MD office
The counselors and social workers at our Maryland office also offer counseling services for trauma, grief and loss, boundary setting, communication skills, and difficult life transitions. We also offer specialized counseling services including Brainspotting and spiritually-integrated counseling. Because we are located next to several local universities, we also work with college students and international students.
Written by: Melissa Wesner, LCPC
Melissa is the Founder of LifeSpring Counseling Services in Maryland, and she is a Certified Brainspotter and Brainspotting Consultant who specializes in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and sex therapy. She also hosts international wellness-based business retreats for entrepreneurs who want to build community and prioritize their own well-being.
