Have you hidden financial decisions from your partner?
Do you spend excessive time working at the expense of your relationships and well-being?
Are you trapped in cycles of financial loss and risk you can’t escape?
Do you feel stuck earning below your potential, even though you know you are capable of more?
If these resonate, your relationship with money or work may be out of balance. Many people feel controlled by them—but the truth is, you can rewrite your story. Now may be the time to reclaim control over both your financial and emotional well-being.
Money is everywhere. It is not just currency. It’s a story, a relationship, a symbol of power, security, and love. It dictates our daily choices, fuels our ambitions, and sometimes traps us in cycles of avoidance or obsession.
We are taught to value ourselves by our earnings, to equate productivity with self-worth, and to use money as a measure of success. Yet, for many, these beliefs become shackles. The fear of not having enough can be paralyzing: the burden of having too much can be suffocating. Some seek solace in earning, spending, or hoarding—while others spiral into avoidance, denial, or secrecy.
Money is one of the leading causes of marital stress and divorce, a root of power struggles, and even a factor in crime. But financial distress is not just about numbers; it’s about emotions, identity, and control
Unhealthy financial behaviors often stem from early experiences and subconscious beliefs about money. These beliefs can create self-destructive financial patterns, such as:
These behaviors may feel uncontrollable, but with guidance, you can reclaim your financial power and reshape your relationship with money and work.
Infidelity isn’t just about emotional or sexual betrayal. It can also happen with money. Hiding purchases, accumulating secret debts, or making financial decisions without a partner’s knowledge can be just as devastating as an affair.
But here’s the truth: struggles with money and work aren’t a reflection of who you are—they are learned patterns that can be unlearned. Healing isn’t just about stopping harmful behaviors; it’s about rebuilding trust, security, and financial harmony.
Unlike substances or toxic relationships that can be walked away from, money and work are inescapable. The goal isn’t abstinence; it’s learning to cultivate a healthy relationship with them. Like disordered eating or sex addiction, healing means rewiring ingrained patterns, reshaping beliefs, and developing a new financial identity—replacing secrecy with honesty, control with collaboration. It begins with a single step.
“The goal is not to escape money or work, but to stop being imprisoned by them.”
—Anonymous
Healing begins by understanding the why behind the behaviors. In therapy, we explore the stories you’ve inherited about money, the fears that drive your actions, and the unconscious patterns keeping you stuck.
I specialize in process addictions and financial disorders, integrating psychology, trauma, attachment theory, and behavioral economics to address the root causes of your struggles. Through individual therapy, couples work, and intensive workshops, you can:
Do you tell yourself: “I can’t take time off work—time is money. I didn’t realize my financial secrecy was a betrayal. I can’t afford therapy—I’m always behind.”?
Struggles with money and work aren’t about who you are; they’re about patterns you’ve learned. And the good news? Patterns can be unlearned. The real cost is staying stuck. Therapy isn’t just an expense; it’s an investment in a healthier, freer future.
During almost 40 years of practice in Boca Raton, Florida, I’ve worked with high-level professionals in the financial services industry—people who don’t just manage wealth but live in a world where success is measured in numbers. For those whose careers revolve around financial markets, investment, and high-stakes decisions, the line between professional identity and personal well-being can blur. Pressure, burnout, self-worth tied to performance—these challenges often remain hidden behind a polished exterior. Therapy offers a space to unravel these complexities, separate self-worth from net worth, and redefine success on your own terms.
If your financial and work life feels out of control, it’s time to reclaim your power. Call today for a confidential 15-minute consultation and start your journey towards financial clarity, confidence, and freedom.