Therapy for Career Anxiety in NYC

If work has left you feeling exhausted, stuck, or constantly second-guessing yourself then therapy for career stress and burnout can help. Whether you're dealing with a demanding job, considering a career transition, or just trying to find balance and clarity, Katie Rose, LCSW will help you navigate the overwhelm, manage anxiety, and rebuild confidence in your work and life.

Does this sound familiar?

  • You're working all hours or always feel "on" and you can't remember the last time you felt actually rested

  • The impostor syndrome is constant and you're convinced everyone will eventually realize you don't actually know what you're doing

  • You're trapped in a career path you committed to, but now you're not sure this is what you want and have no idea what comes next

  • Every small decision at work feels paralyzing because you're second-guessing yourself constantly

  • You're dealing with a toxic work environment or difficult personalities and it's taking a toll on your mental health

  • You're considering a career transition but the thought of starting over in NYC feels terrifying or impossible

  • Work stress is bleeding into your personal life—you're irritable, withdrawn, and feel like you can't be fully present with your partner or friends

  • You feel stuck in a cycle of overworking to prove yourself, but no amount of achievement makes you feel secure

  • You start dreading Monday before the weekend is even over

Katie Rose, LCSW works with clients throughout New York City with in person therapy in Union Square, Manhattan and virtual therapy across New York State.

Quiet the mental noise and learn to trust yourself again
Katie Rose, LCSW rides the Subway to her office in Union Square to treat patients dealing with Career Anxiety in Manhattan, NYC

Learn more about my practice at the Practice Overview & License Info page

Frequently Asked Questions

About Career Anxiety Therapy in NYC

  • It depends on what you're dealing with and what you're hoping to achieve.

    Some people need a few months to work through acute burnout or get clarity on a specific decision. Others benefit from longer-term support (6+ months) to address deeper patterns around achievement, self-worth, and career direction.

    You set the pace; Katie Rose, LCSW is here to support you.

  • Katie Rose, LCSW won't tell you what to do, but she will help you think through it clearly.

    What's driving the desire to leave—the specific job, the field, or patterns that might follow you anywhere? What would a change actually require? What are the trade-offs?

    Katie Rose, LCSW can help you move from paralysis to clarity so you can make a decision that feels right for you.

  • Yes! Katie Rose, LCSW offers virtual therapy throughout New York State, so you can work with me from anywhere—NYC, the suburbs, or across the state.

    Many clients prefer virtual sessions for scheduling flexibility and the comfort of being in their own space. You'll just need to be in New York for sessions per licensing laws.

  • Yes! Katie Rose, LCSW’s office is located in Union Square Manhattan with easy access to multiple subway and bus lines, as well as PATH/NJ transit trains.

    Her in person space is private, boutique, and calming to support you in doing this meaningful work.

  • Therapy isn't about helping you tolerate toxic environments indefinitely. Sometimes the work is figuring out how to navigate a difficult situation while you're in it.

    Other times, it's building the clarity and confidence to leave.

    Katie Rose, LCSW will help you assess what's fixable, what needs boundaries, and what genuinely requires a change.

  • Absolutely, therapy with Katie Rose, LCSW can help with Imposter Syndrome.

    Impostor syndrome is incredibly common, especially among high-achievers in competitive fields.

    Therapy helps you understand where it comes from, recognize the thoughts when they show up, and develop a more realistic view of your competence.

    The goal isn't to eliminate all self-doubt—it's to stop letting it run your life and career decisions.

  • Stress is feeling overwhelmed by demands but still functioning.

    Burnout is deeper—it's exhaustion, cynicism, detachment, and a sense that nothing you do matters. You're not just tired; you're depleted. You're going through the motions but feel disconnected from your work and life.

    If you're at that point, therapy with Katie Rose, LCSW can help you recover and rebuild.

  • I get it, if you're burned out, adding one more thing feels impossible.

    Therapy is an investment in getting your life back.

    Sessions are typically 45-50 minutes, and Katie Rose, LCSW offers flexible scheduling including virtual options as well as “on-site” therapy where she will travel to your home or office. Most clients find that the clarity and relief they get from therapy actually saves them time and energy in the long run.