Therapy for Public Figures
While your experience IS unique, you are NOT alone…
With technological advancements such as camera phones, social media sites, and other information sharing mediums ushering in the modern 24-hour news cycle, public figures face challenges unique to previous generations.
It’s one thing to read about another’s person’s life, but what happens when you’re the topic of the story? While most folks lifestyle, career choices, financial decisions, families, location, successes and failures go unnoticed, yours are critiqued, scrutinized, and openly shared.
Lacking control over such intimate portions of your life can lead to issues without the proper balance, trust, and values guiding the way.
EXAMPLE SCENARIOS IMPACTING The MENTAL HEALTH OF PUBLIC FIGURES
Invasion of privacy of self, relatives, friends, and the people in your inner and/or extended circle.
Feeling unreasonably indebted to others due to the nature of your position and public image.
Developing anxiety about the consequences of your decisions and their impact on others.
Lacking control over your reputation and how others perceive you.
Common Mental Health Challenges for Public Figures
Depression
Intense feelings of isolation and loneliness
Performance anxiety
Social anxiety
Legal conflict
Issues with self-esteem and unhealthy self-perception, often influenced by others
Intense feelings of isolation and loneliness
Issues with identity, including public perception and significant life transitions
Financial abuse
Difficulty forming intimate, trusting relationships
Co-dependent relationships
Inappropriate invasions of privacy
Poor work-life balance
Unhealthy coping behaviors
…You deserve the same level of care and concern…
How We’ll Help You Overcome Your Situation…
Our founder, Mike Wiley Jr., has guided numerous public figures in balancing mental and emotional wellness with the demands of life in the spotlight. While public perception often assumes that public figures have unlimited access to resources, they frequently face unique challenges—such as confidentiality concerns and finding professionals who truly understand the complexities of blending personal and public life.
If you’re a public figure, our tailored therapeutic approach is designed to meet your specific needs. Together, we’ll explore how public life has shaped your experiences, helping you balance and prioritize your mental and emotional well-being alongside your public persona.
We’ll also develop healthy coping strategies and focus on using your personal values as a compass for assessing trust and fit in your relationships. Beyond helping you regain control of your mental health, our services will empower you to make confident, values-driven decisions in both your personal life and public representation.
Common Treatment Modalities
Psychoanalytic Therapy - For understanding yourself, your choices, and your relationships on a deeper level.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy - For learning distress tolerance & emotional regulation strategies.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - For developing mindfulness, acceptance & values-based decision making.
Positive Psychology - For helping you incorporate strengths-based approaches into personal and professional life.