Who executive therapy is for.
We work with founders, executives, entrepreneurs, sales leaders and high-performing professionals across the Houston area and Texas.
You want someone who won't be impressed by your title, and won't be scared off by it either.
- You're running the company, the team or the deal, and nobody at work knows how heavy it is
- From the outside you look fine. Inside you feel flat, wired or empty
- You've stopped sleeping well, you're snapping at home, or you can't switch off on weekends
- You hit the goal and it didn't feel the way you thought it would
What an executive therapist actually helps with.
The exhaustion that doesn't go away after a vacation.
Over-preparing, over-checking and never feeling done.
Still performing, but the meaning has gone out of it.
You built systems to compensate, and they are starting to crack.
Conflict, distance, or being physically present and mentally at the office.
Transitions, exits, promotions, retirement, or "is this it?"
Executive therapy vs executive coaching vs mental performance.
| Executive therapy | Executive coaching | Mental performance counseling | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main question | Why does this feel so hard, and how do I get well? | How do I get better at this role? | How do I perform when it counts? |
| Provider | Licensed mental health professional | Usually unlicensed; certification varies | Varies; at PTP, licensed counselors |
| Can treat anxiety, depression, burnout | Yes | No | At PTP, yes, within counseling |
| Focus | You: thoughts, emotions, patterns, relationships | Goals, skills, leadership behaviors | Focus, pressure, routines, composure |
| Confidentiality | Protected by law and licensing rules | Set by contract | At PTP, same as therapy |
| Best when | Something feels off, not just inefficient | You're well, and you want to grow | The stakes are high and the moment is short |
The short version: if the problem is skills, hire a coach. If the problem is how you're doing, start with a therapist. Many leaders need some of both. At PTP, the same counselor can work on how you're doing and how you're performing, because they come from the same place.
The boardroom and the therapy room.
Our founder, TJ, spent nearly a decade in corporate finance and tech and is a former collegiate athlete. The practice was built to speak both languages. Our work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and existential therapy. Sessions are practical: real conversations about real situations, like the board meeting, the hire you regret, or the argument at dinner.
Your values, not just your targets.
Stop spending energy fighting thoughts and feelings that won't go away on command.
Small, specific moves that line up how you lead with who you want to be.
From first call to steady ground.
- Free 20-minute consult. We talk, you ask questions, and we both decide if it fits. We reply within one business day.
- First session. We map what's going on at work, at home and in you, and agree on what "better" looks like.
- Ongoing sessions. Usually weekly to start, then spaced out as things steady.
- Where. In person at 502 Highway 3 N, Suite D, League City, or telehealth anywhere in Texas.
- Fees. $150 to $250 per session. Private pay, so nothing is billed to your insurance or your company. HSA and FSA cards accepted.
Frequently asked questions.
Will my company know I'm in therapy?
Not from us. PTP is private pay and does not bill insurance, so no claim or diagnosis goes to an insurer or employer plan. What you share is protected by confidentiality laws, with the standard legal exceptions, such as a risk of serious harm. We walk through those exceptions in your first session.
Can I do therapy and executive coaching at the same time?
Yes. Many leaders do. Therapy deals with how you're doing, and coaching deals with skills for the role. If you already have a coach, we can complement that work.
Do you work with CEOs and founders?
Yes. We work with founders, executives, entrepreneurs, sales leaders and high-performing professionals.
Can I do executive therapy sessions virtually?
Yes. Telehealth is available anywhere in Texas, and in-person sessions are in League City. Many clients mix in-person and virtual sessions around travel.
How many executive therapy sessions will I need?
It depends on what you're working on. Some leaders come for a focused stretch around a transition or a hard season. Others stay longer because it becomes the one hour a week where they can think clearly. We check in on progress together.
Do you work with leadership teams?
Yes. For teams we offer leadership programs and workshops, which are coaching with a therapeutic foundation, not clinical treatment. See Leaders & Organizations.
Ready to talk?
Start with a free 20-minute consult. Our team replies within one business day.