Entrepreneur Katie Roering said that utilizing EMDR and neurofeedback therapy helped her improve her leadership capabilities as a founder.
Roering's experience highlights the intersection of mental health treatment and executive performance, suggesting that clinical interventions can directly impact the stability of a company's leadership.
Roering detailed her journey over the last eight years [1], describing a period where her mental health struggled alongside her professional responsibilities. She said that during this time, her confidence hit a low and she wondered if her company would be better off without her.
To address these challenges, Roering turned to Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and neurofeedback. These therapies are designed to help individuals process traumatic experiences, and regulate brain activity to improve cognitive function and emotional stability.
By focusing on her physical and mental well-being, Roering said she was able to transform her approach to leadership. The process allowed her to move past the internal doubts that had previously hindered her confidence. This shift in mental health provided a foundation for more effective decision-making and resilience in the high-pressure environment of startup management.
Roering's account emphasizes that the struggle with confidence is not merely a personal hurdle but a professional liability. By addressing these issues through clinical means, she said she found a path to becoming a more effective leader for her organization [1].
“my confidence hit a low; I wondered if my company would be better off without me.”
This account reflects a growing trend of entrepreneurs normalizing the use of clinical mental health interventions to sustain high-performance leadership. By linking neurofeedback and EMDR to professional efficacy, Roering frames mental wellness not as a luxury, but as a critical component of organizational risk management and founder longevity.
