The Unhappy Professional
I understand Professionals. I specialize in therapy.
I created The Unhappy Professional because I saw how high-achievers were being underserved when it came to supportive, effective, therapy.
I specialize in therapy for:
High-achieving professionals under stress
My clients are emotionally self-aware, highly intelligent, and often secretly burned out or stuck. They want clarity, alignment, and real change, not just a space to vent.
I don’t do traditional talk therapy.
This is strategic, insight-driven therapy for people who think fast, move fast, and don’t want to waste time.
What We Do Together in Therapy
Therapy That Fits the Way You Think
I offer virtual therapy for high-functioning professionals who are ready to:
Manage stress and anxiety without numbing or burning out
Clear emotional patterns that still affect performance
Work through burnout without quitting everything
Reconnect with relationships and goals
Find Work/Life Balance that supports a happy home
You don’t have to hit a crisis to start—you just have to want something different.
How We Will Work Together
Evidence-Based Therapy for Professionals
I use two powerful modalities:
EMDR Therapy: A brain-based method to clear emotional blocks, outdated beliefs, and unresolved trauma
Psychodynamic Therapy: A deep, effective approach to understanding the unconscious patterns behind your decisions, relationships, and identity
Each session is tailored to your pace and goals.
What clients say:
“I’ve seen other therapists before, but nothing really changed. Working with Zach is different. He really wants to understand me and asks more questions than anyone I’ve ever met, and for the first time, I'm starting to understand myself—not just my behaviors, but the patterns I developed growing up that protected me as a kid, but are hurting me as an adult."
-RB
Availability & Details
Private-pay only (no insurance accepted)
Day & Evening Availability
50-minute sessions, $250
Virtual appointments available in: CO, DC, NC, NY, TX, VA & WA
Schedule a free 30-minute consultation today.
I understand first hand how difficult it can be to carry the weight of unresolved emotional pain. My diverse personal and professional experiences have given me a deep appreciation for how unique each individual’s journey is.
Whether it’s healing from childhood trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, or overcoming professional stress, I’m here to help you find the peace and fulfillment you deserve.
Zack Rothwell, PMHNP
Psychiatric Health Nurse Practitioner
Master of Science - UNC Chapel Hill
Founder & Therapist
My Therapeutic Philosophy
Therapy for Professionals Who Don’t Want to Waste Time
High performers don’t burn out because they’re weak.
They burn out because they’ve been strong for too long—without recalibrating.
I believe therapy should be:
Structured, not aimless
Grounded in neuroscience, not just “talk”
Respectful of ambition and identity
Emotionally intelligent, not emotionally indulgent
Flexible with your schedule, but strong enough to push your growth
Together we build on what’s working and repair what’s been quietly eroding your success.
Ready to Start?
You Don’t Need to Be in Crisis to Begin
If you’ve been thinking, “Something’s not right, but I don’t know what,”—that’s the moment to start.
You don’t have to be falling apart.
You just have to be curious enough to try a different kind of conversation.