HEALING FOR HIGH ACHIEVERS

Trauma Therapy Without Judgment

You’ve built success despite the past—but you deserve to thrive, not just survive!

You are not broken. You are becoming whole.™

Welcome to Dr. Gulshan Psychology—trauma therapy for high-achieving professionals and creatives in New York State. Specializing in PTSD, C-PTSD, and deep healing through virtual care.

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Hello and welcome!

I'm Dr. Gulshan, and I'm happy you're here!

If you're a high-achiever struggling with trauma, self-doubt, or perfectionism, you're in the right place.

I specialize in working with professionals and creatives who appear successful on the outside but feel overwhelmed internally. Let's do the deep work—without judgment!

Learn more about me:

How is my approach different?

I’m verified by Psychology Today:

Ready to begin your healing journey?

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Are you a high-achiever struggling with:

PTSD,

C-PTSD,

unresolved trauma,

anxiety,

or self-doubt?

You’ve worked hard to build your life, yet inside, you carry a weight no one sees.

You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

Trauma survivors who excel professionally often feel invisible in their struggles. The pressure to appear strong, the fear of judgment, and the isolation that comes with success can make it difficult to seek help. You might feel like you don’t deserve the success you’ve built or find it hard to trust others.

Healing is possible—without losing your edge!

Learn more about PTSD and C-PTSD:

Ready to begin your healing journey?

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You may have told yourself:

  • “I should be able to handle my mental health on my own.”

  • “Therapy hasn’t worked for me in the past.”

  • “I don’t want to be seen as weak.”

  • “What if no one truly understands what I’ve been through?”

Could this be what you are experiencing?

These thoughts are real, but they don’t have to keep you stuck.

You are not broken. You are becoming whole.™

Healing isn’t about fixing something broken—it’s about integrating your past, embracing self-worth, and allowing yourself to receive support that actually works for you.

Ready to begin your healing journey?

What Makes My Approach Different?


I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for high-achieving professionals and creatives navigating PTSD, C-PTSD, self-doubt, and perfectionism.


My approach is relational, evidence-based, and designed for deep feelers and big thinkers.


Learn more about how therapy with me is different:

Ready to begin healing?

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The Transformation You Can Experience

With both of us working hard toward your healing, there are many potential benefits for therapy!

Imagine waking up each day without the weight of anxiety, self-doubt, and shame.

Imagine finally believing in your worth—not just because of your success, but because of who you are.

With the right support, you can:

  • Overcome guilt, shame, and past trauma

  • Build safe, meaningful and trusting relationships without fear

  • Nurture self-compassion and silence your inner critic

  • Balance ambition with emotional wellness

  • Trust your success and live authentically

You are not broken. You are becoming whole.™

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Why Start Now?

  • Healing Takes Time – Begin now to reclaim space for joy and growth.

  • Limited Availability – I work with a small number of patients for deep, personalized care.

  • Avoiding Help Has Costs – Burnout, disconnection, and emotional exhaustion are real.

  • This Is Your Moment – If you’ve been waiting for the right time, this may be it.

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Therapy as Investment


Therapy is a meaningful investment in your long-term well-being—not just symptom relief, but deep transformation.


Read about sessions, fees, and policies:

Ready to invest in yourself?

You are worthy of the same

care and investment

you give to everything else in your life.

Start Your Healing Journey Today

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Please note: I currently only offer virtual (telehealth) individual therapy sessions exclusively for people 18+ who are residents of New York State including: New York City, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, and Upstate New York.

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Ready to book?

Wonderful!

Please fill out the form below and I’ll get back to you to set up an initial virtual meeting.

Appointment availability is limited.

All appointments are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 11 am and 6 pm EST.

*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN EMERGENCY CONTACT! *

If you are in crisis, please reach out to local emergency medical services or call 911.