Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders
For founders, executives, and high-responsibility professionals
Many high-performing leaders seek therapy not because they are failing — but because they want to function at a higher level without burning out.
Entrepreneurs and business leaders often carry an unusual level of responsibility — for employees, finances, clients, and long-term decisions. As an entrepreneur for over 25 years, Sue understands the complexities of being a leader and running a business.
Many founders discover that the same traits that helped them build something extraordinary — drive, creativity, persistence, and risk tolerance — can also make it difficult to slow down, regulate stress, or feel satisfied with success.
Over time, the pressure of leadership can begin to affect sleep, relationships, health, and decision-making. Many successful leaders reach a point where working harder no longer solves the problem.
Therapy provides a space where the person behind the role can step back from constant demands and develop more sustainable ways to lead and live.
Common Challenges Entrepreneurs Face
• constant mental activity and difficulty turning work off
• decision fatigue and responsibility overload
• anxiety related to risk, uncertainty, or financial pressure
• relationship strain caused by the demands of leadership
• imposter syndrome despite clear success
• ADHD or other neurodivergent traits influencing leadership style
• difficulty setting boundaries with employees, clients, or partners
• loss of meaning or direction after achieving major career goals
Areas We Serve: Illinois, Indiana & Ohio
Telehealth Therapy for Entrepreneurs in Illinois, Indiana & Ohio
RTPC provides telehealth therapy for entrepreneurs and business leaders throughout Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. We work with founders, executives, and self-employed professionals in Chicago, Naperville, Evanston, Oak Park, Schaumburg, Rockford, and Springfield, IL, as well as Indianapolis, Carmel, Fort Wayne, Bloomington, and South Bend, IN, along with Cincinatti, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton or Toledo, OH.
All sessions are conducted online, which means you don't have to carve time out of a packed schedule to sit in a waiting room — therapy fits around your work, not the other way around. Sue Shekut, LCPC, SEP is licensed in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio and brings over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience to this work. If you are a founder or leader in Illinois, Indiana or Ohio looking for a therapist who understands both the nervous system and the demands of running something, we invite you to reach out.