Stress, Anxiety & Burnout Therapy
Therapy for career-focused individuals navigating the pressures of work and life in New York City.
Move from stress and emotional exhaustion toward greater clarity, confidence, and balance in your work and personal life.
New York | Connecticut | New Jersey
Welcome, I’m Lana
I specialize in helping professionals navigate the stress, anxiety, and emotional demands of high-pressure careers. Many of the individuals I work with are successful in their professional lives but struggle with chronic stress, burnout, self-doubt, or difficulty finding balance outside of work. My goal is to help you better understand what's contributing to these challenges and develop healthier, more sustainable ways of managing them.
My background brings together clinical expertise and firsthand experience in demanding professional environments. As a licensed therapist and former HR Business Partner in the financial services industry, I understand the pressures, expectations, and workplace dynamics that can affect both emotional well-being and personal relationships.
My approach combines insight with practical strategies. Through insight-oriented therapy, emotionally attuned reflection, and cognitive-behavioral tools, we explore the thoughts, behaviors, and emotional patterns contributing to your stress and anxiety. Together, we develop strategies to help you respond to challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional regulation.
Therapy is a collaborative process focused on meaningful, lasting change. Our work is tailored to your individual experiences and goals, helping you reduce emotional strain, strengthen relationships, and create a greater sense of balance and fulfillment in both your professional and personal life.
I am licensed to work with individuals in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Are you a professional who…
Often feels overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or pressure at work or in daily life
Struggles to relax, calm your mind, or feel steady in high-pressure situations
Wants practical coping strategies for difficult people or tense interactions at work
Wishes you understood why you react emotionally the way you do and want healthy ways to respond
Feels stuck, disconnected, or lacking confidence in yourself or your relationships, including romantic ones
Wants to reduce fear of judgement, perform with greater ease, and feel more grounded in both professional and personal life
If this sounds familiar, I encourage you to reach out.
We work on lowering the stress you're carrying, recovering faster from a hard day, and making room for a life beyond work.
How we work
01 Understanding What Brings You to Therapy
We begin by exploring what brings you to therapy and how it's affecting your well-being. Together, we identify areas of focus and establish meaningful goals. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin.
02 Understand the Patterns
We explore the thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses that may be contributing to your stress or anxiety. Building awareness of these patterns helps us better understand what's keeping you feeling stuck and where change may be helpful.
03 Put It Into Practice
We develop practical strategies to help you navigate challenges with greater confidence and emotional awareness. Between sessions, you'll have opportunities to apply what we've discussed, reflect on what's working, and make adjustments as needed.
AREAS OF SPECIALTY
Learn more about how I support what may be on your mind
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Stress is the body’s natural response to pressure, change, or challenge, often triggered by external demands such as work or relationships, or internal pressures like perfectionism or self-criticism. While occasional stress can enhance focus and motivation, chronic stress can impact your mood, energy, and overall well-being. Stress management involves recognizing your unique stress responses and using practical strategies, including emotional regulation, reframing self-talk, setting boundaries, and building healthy habits, to stay calm, focused, and resilient under pressure. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/anxiety-stress-therapist-nyc
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Self-Awareness and Emotional Regulation helps you understand your emotions and manage your responses. You learn to recognize personal triggers and patterns, and practice techniques to stay in control of your reactions. This greater self-awareness allows you to face challenges with calm and clarity, leading to improved decision-making and emotional well-being. As you deepen your understanding of your internal dialogue, you also begin to identify and move beyond limiting narratives that may be constraining your personal or professional growth. Learn more → →https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/emotional-regulation-therapy-nyc
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Our capacity to manage emotions directly impacts how we communicate and relate to others, as interactions are often shaped by personal triggers, beliefs, and assumptions. By becoming more aware of our perceptions, particularly in emotionally charged interactions, we can regulate our responses and engage more thoughtfully. These skills foster meaningful relationships, create a foundation for psychological safety, and support collaboration through a stronger sense of trust and connection. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/relationship-therapist-nyc
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Sustainable performance is the ability to consistently deliver strong results over time without compromising well-being, values, or long-term capacity. At its core is resilience, the ability to adapt, recover, and stay grounded in the face of stress, setbacks, or change. Together, they emphasize managing energy, focus, and emotional regulation in a way that is aligned with personal and professional goals. Rather than pushing through at all costs, sustainable performance and resilience support thoughtful, flexible responses to pressure, enabling individuals to maintain clarity, uphold boundaries, and navigate challenges without burning out. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/burnout-therapist-nyc
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In high-performance settings, integrating human-centered leadership does not mean lowering expectations; it means creating the conditions where individuals can thrive under pressure without burning out. These traits, such as active listening, psychological safety, compassion, and self-awareness, are essential for building trust, fostering engagement, and encouraging innovation across teams. When leaders bring their full selves to work and create space for others to do the same, organizations benefit from stronger collaboration, higher retention, and a deeper sense of purpose throughout the workforce. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/executive-therapist-nyc
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As a former HR Business Partner, I understand how challenging it can be to navigate workplace dynamics, especially when it feels uncomfortable or risky to raise certain questions internally. I can help you approach common challenges such as navigating difficult co-worker relationships, preparing for performance conversations, asking for feedback or support, exploring internal mobility, or positioning yourself for a promotion. I also offer practical insight into universal best practices in corporate environments, whether you are unsure how to manage up, structure a one-on-one meeting, or advocate for yourself effectively. No matter your title, team, or industry, certain habits such as clear communication, regular feedback, thoughtful prioritization, and psychological safety consistently support strong performance and healthy collaboration. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/workplace-skills-therapy-nyc
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The transition from college into working life can bring uncertainty, pressure, and self-doubt. You may find yourself questioning your career path, adjusting to new responsibilities, or struggling with the loss of the built-in community college once provided. Making new friends and building a fulfilling personal life can feel harder than expected, sometimes leading to loneliness or feeling disconnected. I help young professionals navigate this transition with greater confidence, building the self-awareness, resilience, and skills needed to feel more grounded and connected as they create a life that feels like their own. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/college-to-career-transition-therapy-nyc
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Dating can bring up uncertainty, vulnerability, and self-doubt, especially when past patterns, expectations, or emotional habits resurface. You may find yourself questioning your reactions, feeling guarded or overly invested, or unsure how to build connection while staying grounded in yourself.
I work with individuals who want to better understand how they show up in dating and relationships. Together, we explore emotional patterns, attachment dynamics, and communication styles so you can engage more intentionally, set healthier boundaries, and build connections that feel secure, reciprocal, and aligned with your values. Learn more → https://therapy.lanakatz.com/specialties/dating-emotional-connection-therapy-nyc
“Lana’s presence, listening skills, commitment to authenticity, and synthesis of information across multiple sessions created a safe and trustworthy environment to explore, learn, and grow. Lana closely monitored my trajectory, helping us to prioritize meaningful work and to steadily achieve targeted goals. Above all, Lana brings an extraordinary depth of curiosity, knowledge, and thoughtful study to her work. That gave me the confidence that she genuinely knew how to help. As a result of the work I did with Lana, I’ve experienced profound changes in emotional stability, self-confidence, relationships, and career fulfillment. What once felt like major obstacles - such as in my interactions with colleagues - have now become sources of strength, enthusiasm, and joy. For the first time, I truly feel that choosing to become a doctor was the right path for me. Her approach helped me reframe my life as something I have the power to write, rather than endure.”
Radiologist, Healthcare
“I very much enjoyed working with Lana. I developed skills and mechanisms that have been immensely helpful on a regular basis. She was receptive to my goals and helped me develop tools to achieve them. I wanted to focus on stress and work-life balance, and over time, she helped me build skills that have had a meaningful impact on my life and well-being. Truly a talented professional.
Physician & Hospital Administrator, Healthcare
Testimonials
“My thought process and self-worth dramatically shifted after meeting Lana. I didn't know what to expect from our sessions and received so much more than career guidance. Lana provided me with worksheets and conversations that helped me uncover several blocks that were holding me back both personally and professionally. Much of what I unblocked in our sessions I couldn't overcome in years of traditional therapy. I greatly value my relationship with Lana as she is kind, but also challenging and thorough. She will make you accountable to your goals while encouraging you to go deeper so you have an opportunity to understand your value, personality, and potential.”
Director, Luxury Goods
“My sessions with Lana were incredibly helpful. She asked insightful questions that helped me get to the heart of a difficult professional situation. With her guidance, I was able to shift my perspective, develop stronger coping mechanisms, and build lasting resilience and confidence. I’m so grateful to have found Lana—her support made a real difference in both my personal and professional life.”
Program Manager, Technology
"My ability to manage stress, workload, and emotional balance dramatically improved after working with my therapist. I came to her during one of the darkest and most overwhelming periods of my professional life, unsure of what to expect, and received far more than just support for workplace stress. She provided me with practical tools, thoughtful guidance, and meaningful conversations that helped me better manage my responsibilities while also understanding my emotional reactions to pressure. Through our sessions, I uncovered deeper patterns and root causes behind the stress I was experiencing, things I had not fully recognized on my own. What I value most about working with her is her ability to be compassionate while also direct, insightful, and constructive. She has a way of guiding conversations that encourages honesty and reflection, helping me speak openly about my feelings and think more deeply about what is driving them. She holds me accountable to making healthier changes while giving me the support and perspective I need to grow. I continue to work with her and deeply appreciate the positive impact she has had on both my personal well-being and professional life."
Finance & Accounting Professional
Let’s Work Together
I offer a complimentary 20-minute phone consultation to better understand your needs, discuss your goals for therapy, and determine whether working together would be a good clinical fit. This time also allows you to ask any questions you may have about the therapeutic process.
To request a consultation, please complete the contact form and include your general availability. I look forward to learning more about how I may be of support.