Executive Therapy
The professional executive therapist combines psychological expertise with an understanding of the demands of business leaders
to provide excellence in treatment and care.
Business Coaches are not enough.
For decades it has been common place for executives to work 1:1 with business coaches. Since the pandemic, a new trend has emerged – executives working 1:1 with licensed professional counselors.
Personal matters come up during coaching sessions. Executive coaches typically don’t have formal psychological training to process or support mental or emotional issues that may arise, or recognize when a psychological symptom may be an indicator of a mental health condition.
Counseling Expertise + Business Acumen
The professional executive therapist combines psychological expertise with their experience in the business world to provide excellence in the delivery of treatment and care. Being aware of the demands and pressures of business leaders, the challenges of managing direct reports and teams, the professional therapist equips the executive with skills and tools to effectively manage stress and maximize communication skills.
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Exploring Executive Therapy
Approach
The counseling relationship is a “co-partnership”, whereby the counselor and client are committed to the counseling process and agree to take responsibility to do their best to make the counseling process meaningful and successful. It is essential that the counseling relationship is a “good fit”, whereby the client experiences a positive connection with the counselor, an internal sense of trust and a feeling of “she gets me”. Conversely, the counselor is confident she can help the executive with their needs, concerns and situations.
Thus, when considering an ongoing counseling relationship, an initial 75-minute, in person session, is conducted to determine the fit. A day and time is mutually agreed upon, initial counseling forms are sent to the client, completed and then emailed back to the counselor a couple of days prior to the scheduled session. The fee for the session is $395., and paid in advance via check or PayPal.
At the end of the initial session, the counselor shares with the client whether or not they can be of help and support to the client. The client can decide either at the end of the session or a few days later if it feels like the right fit for them. No commitment has to be made at the initial session.
If it is a “go” for both, the next step is to determine the counseling package.
Note: Counseling can be in person or via zoom. If the location is within 20 miles, preference is given to in person, if possible. This is because research shows in person counseling has more positive outcomes. However, it is noted this is not always possible given the time and travel demands of executives.
Rates
Package 1: One-Month Package
One month of weekly counseling sessions (4), 50 minutes in length, either in person, via zoom, or by phone. Price: $1,100
Package 2: One Month Advanced Package
Same as above with an added 25-minute phone session each week, (time to be mutually determined). Price $1,500
Package 3: Three Month Package
3 months of weekly counseling, 50 minutes in length, either in person, via zoom or by phone. Price: $3,000
Package 4: Three Month Advanced Package
Same as in package 3 with an added 25-minute phone session each week (time to be mutually determined). Price: $4,100
Why choose to work with Dr. Suzanne Nixon?
Licensed Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist (Virginia).
Nearly thirty years of private practice experience counseling individuals, couples, families and business run families.
Expert knowledge and skills supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, acute and chronic stress disorders, trauma and PTSD.
Expert knowledge in relationship dynamics within family systems and business organizations
Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher specializing in teaching mindfulness and meditation practices to manage and reduce stress and maximize calm.
Professional Training in Integrative Health Coaching from Duke University’s Integrative Medicine Center. Specializing in wellness, holistic health, stress management, co-creating wellness plans and goals to maximize success.
Decades of experience as a professional speaking and seminar leader within the field of mental health, mindfulness, wellness and mind-body therapy, regionally and nationally.
Served on 2 Non-profit Board of Directors, and currently serving on the Advisory Board of Imagine Well-being, VA
Recognized and honored as a leader within the Loudoun County Community. Recipient of the Loudoun 100 Award in 2021
Cancellation Policies
Cancellation must be given 24 hours in advance or the session with be forfeited.
In the event of illness or an emergency situation (business situation included), when 24 hours is not given, the scheduled session can be rescheduled within 48 hours, or the session will be forfeited.
Confidentiality
All information between the counselor and client is held in strict confidence.
HR is privileged to maintain counseling appointment/payment information for the purpose of securing the contract and any and all filing with insurance companies when deemed appropriate.
