Description
This group is facilitated by Dr. Alison Batchelder, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a PhD and specialized expertise in the impostor phenomenon. Her doctoral research examined the internal experiences of high-achieving individuals who, despite clear accomplishments, struggle with persistent self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of being “found out.” Drawing on years of clinical practice, research, and evidence-based training, Dr. Batchelder brings a depth of understanding and a compassionate, science-informed approach to this work.
This group is designed for individuals who appear confident and competent to others, yet internally feel undeserving of their success. Using interventions grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and performance research, participants will learn practical tools to recognize and reframe impostor thoughts, increase self-trust, and reduce the emotional toll of perfectionism and over-functioning. Rather than aiming to “fix” or suppress doubt, this group offers a new way to relate to it; one that fosters resilience, authenticity, and sustainable confidence.
Whether you're an early-career professional, executive, creative, academic, or someone quietly navigating high expectations, this group offers a supportive space to explore the impact of the impostor phenomenon and learn how to thrive beyond it. You don’t need to feel ready; you just need to be open to growth.
Group Therapist
Dr. Alison Batchelder is a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Psychologist. She specializes in helping individuals improve their mental well-being. She received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University and received additional training from institutions such as Stanford University. She holds a certification in SCIP (Self-Compassion in Psychotherapy) which has deepened her understanding of self-compassion and its impact on mental health.
She has a special interest in helping individuals struggling with imposter syndrome and is one of the few researchers to have done her dissertation on the imposter phenomenon and self-compassion. She has extensive experience in working with individuals who struggle with feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, and is committed to helping them overcome these challenges and build self-confidence.
She has a deep understanding of the mind-body connection and she specializes in helping clients develop a more positive and compassionate relationship with themselves. Her approach is tailored to the unique needs of each individual, and combines evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with mindfulness and self-compassion practices. Her therapy sessions are designed to be both informative and empowering, helping clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to develop the tools they need to make positive changes in their lives.
Dr. Alison is PsyPact certified, and is currently accepting new patients. Her practice is remote and is only accepting online patients.
