Therapy for Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders in Chicago
Chicago is one of the most significant entrepreneurial hubs in the Midwest. From the technology corridor and fintech startups along the 1871 ecosystem, to the manufacturing and logistics companies that have anchored the city's economy for generations, to the wave of independent founders, consultants, and self-employed professionals building businesses across every industry — Chicago entrepreneurs carry an unusual level of responsibility every single day.
That level of responsibility has a cost. Decision fatigue, the inability to fully disconnect from work, anxiety about risk and financial pressure, relationship strain caused by the demands of leadership, and the quiet isolation of being the person everyone else looks to for answers — these are experiences that many high-performing Chicago business leaders carry without ever fully addressing.
Sue Shekut, LCPC, SEP provides telehealth therapy for entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout Chicago and the broader Illinois area. Before becoming a therapist, Sue spent years in business and technology and has been an entrepreneur for more than 25 years. She does not need the pressures of running something explained to her — she has lived them.
Who Sue works with in Chicago:
- Founders and startup entrepreneurs
- Small and mid-size business owners
- Executives and senior leaders
- Independent consultants and freelancers
- Self-employed professionals
- Entrepreneurs with ADHD or neurodivergent traits
Common reasons Chicago entrepreneurs seek therapy:
- Burnout despite external success
- Constant mental activity and difficulty turning work off
- Decision fatigue and responsibility overload
- Imposter syndrome at the leadership level
- Relationship and family strain caused by work demands
- ADHD affecting leadership, focus, and follow-through
- Loss of meaning after achieving major goals
- Anxiety about financial risk and uncertaintyRelationship strain from irregular schedules or touring
Sue's approach integrates somatic psychology, EMDR, and trauma-informed therapy with practical tools designed for how high-performing professionals actually function. Many clients appreciate working with a therapist who understands both nervous system regulation and the realities of running a business.
All sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, which means no commuting across the city for a therapy appointment. Sessions fit around your schedule, not the other way around.
Sue Shekut is licensed in Illinois and accepts clients throughout Chicago, Naperville, Evanston, Schaumburg, Oak Park, Rockford, Westmont, and across Illinois.