Entrepreneur Therapy
With Vineel Maharaj, Licensed Psychotherapist, LMFT, #123091
Only weekend appointments available
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I'm one of the few therapists who knows how it feels to burn through $2M in venture capital …still feel like there’s nothing to show for it.
Have you lost the excitement that got you started?
Do you feel like your business is taking everything from you?
Are you carrying the burden alone?
Many entrepreneurs spend years operating at full speed. You make difficult decisions, manage uncertainty, carry responsibility for employees, and deal with pressure that most people never see.
There is no off switch.
Maybe you've burned out. Maybe you're questioning whether this was the right move.
When it feels impossible to slow down, I can help.
Entrepreneurs Come To Me When They’re:
Constantly stressed + “always on”
Questioning the mission
Feeling lost after an exit
Recovering from a wind-down or departure
Feeling isolated
Avoiding hard decisions
Relationships are suffering
Done lying about things being fine to everyone in person and on LinkedIn
“Many entrepreneurs arrive feeling like they're operating inches away from the edge. This is my favorite group of clients to work with.”
Entrepreneur Therapy With Me
Running a business is hard. Stress is inevitable, and therapy isn't about removing it.
It's about helping you relate to it differently.
Together we'll identify what's driving your stress, understand the patterns underneath it, and build a healthier way of operating.
My approach is practical and action-oriented. There will be things to try between sessions. We'll review what's working, what isn't, and make adjustments along the way.
Modalities I Use
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Helps challenge thought patterns that fuel burnout, self-doubt, and all-or-nothing thinking.
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Builds emotional regulation and stress management skills during high-pressure periods.y.
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Helps reconnect with your goals, values, and reasons for building in the first place.
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Helps process experiences that continue affecting your confidence, leadership, and decision-making.
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Quickly reduces the emotional weight of difficult experiences and setbacks.
“We aren't going to eliminate ambition. We're helping you build a sustainable way to pursue it.”
Stop Running On Empty
I help you perform at a high level without paying for it with your health, relationships, or peace of mind.
After Therapy With Me, Clients Report:
Renewed excitement and motivation
Perspective on “the why + how”
Decisions are easier
Work isn’t taking over life
They’re more stable
They can turn off
Their energy is back
“You will care deeply about your business.
It just stops costing you so much.”
About Vineel Maharaj, LMFT
I've experienced both sides of the entrepreneurial story.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent years building companies, leading teams, raising money, and navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. I was a co-founder, served as a chief marketing officer, and helped build a company that was eventually acquired.
I've burned through millions of dollars in venture capital and felt I had nothing to show for it. I've also experienced the achievement, confusion, and grief that can follow a successful exit. Because I've lived through both highs and lows, I understand challenges many therapists simply haven't experienced firsthand.
My therapy is designed for ambitious people who want more than insight. Together we'll identify what's driving your stress, build practical skills, and create a healthier relationship with work, success, and yourself.
Outside of therapy, I spend time with my wife and our baby. When I have free time, you'll find me listening to old-school hip hop, exercising, catching up with friends, or reading about personal finance.
Availability: I provide 100% online telehealth sessions throughout California. Only weekend appointments available.
My practice works exclusively with individual adults. I do not offer couples, family, group sessions or court mandated therapy. I do not write letters or recommendations for court.
Education, Credentials, and Trainings
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology 2011-2013 - National University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology 2006-2011 - San Jose State University
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) #123091
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Founder, CMO, And Startup Operator
Company Acquisition Experience
Featured In Entrepreneur, Psychology Today, Yahoo News, Nasdaq, HuffPost, and Elite Daily
3 Steps To Get Started
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Fill out the contact form and tell me a little about what's going on.
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We'll have a short conversation to see if we're a good fit and discuss what you're hoping to get from therapy.
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We'll identify where you're feeling stuck, understand what's contributing to it, and create a plan for moving forward.