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Dr. Jenny Shields is a psychologist and healthcare ethicist dedicated to providing compassionate, insightful therapy for healthcare professionals and high-achieving individuals facing burnout, moral injury, and the weight of complex, demanding roles. With a deep understanding of the unique struggles encountered by those in medicine, law, and other high-stress fields, Dr. Shields offers a space where clients can find relief from the relentless expectations and explore a more sustainable, authentic way forward. Her clients often come to her feeling exhausted, isolated, and uncertain about their next steps—yet hopeful for meaningful change.
Dr. Shields’ therapeutic approach combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with practical, values-centered strategies that resonate with the unique pressures her clients face. She believes that true transformation comes not from quick fixes, but from developing a genuine awareness of one’s own experiences, values, and goals. With a background in healthcare and extensive experience working with those in high-stakes professions, she brings both empathy and expertise to her work. Her sessions are a blend of warmth, humor, and directness, creating a supportive yet goal-oriented environment where clients feel empowered to face their challenges head-on.
In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Shields has a strong foundation in ethics, giving her a unique perspective on the complex moral and professional dilemmas that healthcare providers encounter. She has witnessed firsthand the emotional toll that comes with the responsibility of patient care, especially within systems that often prioritize efficiency over individual well-being. Her work is deeply informed by her commitment to helping others find purpose and resilience, not by pushing through burnout, but by learning to navigate it in a way that honors both their professional values and personal needs.
Dr. Shields offers flexible virtual therapy in 42+ states, delivering tailored support that fits seamlessly within her clients’ demanding schedules.
Years of Experience: 11 years
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Burnout - Managing and recovering from stressors that lead to feelings of decreased motivation and disconnection from the self; practicing effective self-care and finding ways to relax both physically and mentally
Caregiver stress & support - Coping with anxiety, stress, fatigue, and burnout related to caring for a loved one; balancing the needs of others with one's own needs and health
Values clarification - Exploring one’s values, including their origins and how they impact daily decision-making and behaviors; making life changes according to these values and living a life aligned to one’s values
Work stress - Managing overwhelming stress and expectations; increasing effective ways of restoring and maintaining emotional stability and health; addressing challenging relationships with coworkers and bosses
Entrepreneur mental health - Processing through the emotional highs and lows of running a business; learning about one’s values and exploring how these values impact the decisions that one makes for the business
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