A network of specialized therapists.
Anonymous and confidential help from mental health experts who specialize in supporting entrepreneurs.
Krista Teare
Krista brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective shaped by over 20 years of entrepreneurship and management consulting. Krista applies her own lessons learned in entrepreneurship and business. She is passionate about leveraging her diverse background to advocate for mental health in our communities. With a focus on empowerment, she guides her clients to recognize and harness their existing skills, talents, and support networks to achieve their goals.
Specialties: Perfectionism, over-functioning, identity work and life transitions, anxiety, stress, burnout
Modalities: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-centred and strength-based, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
Area: Canada
Furkhan Dandia, CCC, MBA
Before transitioning to a career in therapy, Furkhan spent nearly 20 years in the corporate world, working in engineering and business. This unique background gives him a distinct perspective on the challenges professionals face and the stresses of corporate life. He effectively integrates this understanding into his therapeutic practice, helping clients balance their personal and professional lives.
Specialties: Anxiety, depression, lacking meaning and purpose, addiction, disordered eating, emotions and anger management, confidence, self-esteem, feeling stuck, relationship issues, interpersonal relationships, ADHD, negative thinking patterns, obsessing, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Modalities: Solution-focused Therapy, Strengths-based, Person-centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) (starting June).
Area: Canada
Sarah Mateshaytis, MSW, RSW
Sarah (she/her) is a founder and registered social worker who understands the stressors and demands entrepreneurs experience. She incorporates this perspective to her practice, empowering her clients to truly understand how they are feeling while utilizing practical tools to enhance their well-being both professionally and personally.
In addition to her focus on entrepreneurial mental health, Sarah specializes in supporting entrepreneurs balancing work and a family, creating a safe space to discuss the additional pressures and providing tools to help them navigate life with balance.
Specialties: Perfectionism, anxiety, parenting, perinatal mental health, women in entrepreneurship, relationships
Area: Alberta
Keara Gillis, MSW, RSW
Keara is on maternity leave starting May 2025.
As an entrepreneur and registered social worker, Keara (she/her) brings a unique blend of professional expertise and lived experience to her practice. She understands the challenges, stressors, and demands entrepreneurs face. Through thought provoking discussion, Keara empowers clients with practical tools to enhance their well-being both professionally and personally.
In addition to her focus on entrepreneurial mental health, Keara specializes in supporting clients with ADHD, helping them navigate life with greater clarity, balance, and confidence.
Specialties: ADHD, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, co-founder conflict and alignment, life and career transitions
Service Area: Alberta, British Columbia