When “Success” Feels Empty
Therapeutic Healing for Visionary Leaders Who Dare to Be Different
You've built the business. Earned the credentials. Checked all the boxes society told you would bring fulfillment.
But late at night, when the accolades fade and the masks come off, you wonder: Is this really it?
That anxiety that once fueled your drive now keeps you awake. The perfectionism that earned recognition is slowly killing your spirit. And despite your achievements, you feel profoundly unseen—like you're performing a role in someone else's play.
You're exhausted from hiding who you really are.
As a visionary leader walking an unconventional path, you've always known that cookie-cutter solutions don't work for complex people. Whether you're LGBTQIA+, practice ethical non-monogamy, embrace alternative spirituality, use cannabis therapeutically, or navigate chronic pain, you need support that honors your whole reality—not just the "professional" parts.
Why Traditional Therapy Falls Short for Unconventional Leaders
Most therapeutic approaches were designed for conventional lives and mainstream challenges. They focus on symptoms rather than the systemic pressures of leading while different. They pathologize your intensity instead of recognizing it as a superpower. They ask you to conform rather than helping you thrive authentically.
You don't need fixing. You need space to integrate all parts of yourself—your professional vision, your authentic identity, and your unique way of moving through the world.
My Approach: Whole-Person Healing for Complex Humans
I work at the intersection of evidence-based therapy and deep understanding of what it means to live outside societal norms. Together, we'll address not just your symptoms, but the root causes of disconnection from your authentic self.
You don't need to manage your differences—it's time to leverage them as sources of strength while building sustainable practices that support both your wellbeing and your mission. You can learn more about my approach to therapy here.
I specialize in supporting people society too often calls “Weird,” “Woo,” or “Woke.”
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LGBTQIA+ Leaders
The pressure to conform doesn't disappear with success. I provide a space where your gender identity and sexual orientation are fully affirmed, allowing us to focus on the real challenges of leadership without the burden of explanation or justification. Society is SO cis & heteronormative!
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Polyamory & Ethical Non Monogamy
Happy, healthy relationships are in your reach. Navigate the complexities of multiple relationships while maintaining boundaries and communication! Find balance between your personal relationship choices and professional responsibilities.
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Plant Medicine Lovers | 420 Friendly
Cannabis has changed your life (for better or worse) and you are looking for a healer that gets it! Together, let’s develop a mindful relationship with plant medicine that supports your wellbeing rather than becoming another escape.
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Alternative Spiritual Practitioners
Spirituality is an intensely personal topic. Honor your spiritual path as a source of guidance and strength in your leadership. Bridge the gap between spiritual wisdom and practical leadership challenges without compartmentalizing these essential parts of yourself.
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Leaders with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is widely misunderstood.
Transform your relationship with your current limitations to one of compassion while optimizing your energy for what matters most. Together, let’s develop compassionate leadership practices that honor both your body's needs and your professional vision.
Ready to Lead from Your Authentic Self?
The world doesn't need more burnt-out leaders going through the motions. It needs visionaries who lead from a place of wholeness, authenticity, and purpose.
Schedule a Consultation to discover how therapy designed for unconventional leaders can help you thrive—not despite your differences, but because of them.
Hi, I’m Safrianna Lughna, LCPC, MS, and I’d love to help!
I've walked the path from traumatized, overwhelmed people-pleaser to someone who leads with authentic power. It took wearing dozens of professional hats to discover the most important truth: The most important thing for me to be is ME. The most important thing for you to be is YOU.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Master's degree, I've supported hundreds of clients through traditional therapy. But my real expertise comes from understanding what it means to live authentically in a world that rewards conformity.
Whether you're an artist, healer, entrepreneur, or working in traditional corporate spaces, if you have "Good On Paper Syndrome"—looking successful while feeling empty inside—I'm here to help you bridge that gap.
My mission is simple: support visionary leaders in stepping into their fullness so they can make iconic impact in the world while living with radical self-acceptance. You can learn more about my techniques here.
I am incredibly blessed to work with so many amazing people!
Here are what some of my non therapy* clients have shared about our work together:
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"Safrianna is a master at identifying the barriers to your soul-aligned success and helping you to overcome them. She will keep you out of spinning your wheels and into moving forward on your path powerfully and with integrity."
— Coco Madari, Decolonization Coach & Artist
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"Safrianna's compassionate care and guidance allowed me to shift my energy from resistance to allowing. Within days, I found myself able to let go of self-judgment and feel braver taking the next steps in my career."
— Meryl Hayton, Transformational EFT Coach
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"Rarely do I feel so powerfully held and experience such deep healing. Connecting to my own power in this way was just what I needed to feel as if I can keep going in my work."
— Dr. Melissa Bird, Lay Preacher & Author
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"Instead of just GOING through the changes, Safrianna helps you stop and LIVE THROUGH THEM to be your best self. Working with her is the 'breather' we all need to take so we can soar."
— Jamie Hawley, Communications & Tech Consulting
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Note on Testimonials:
I cannot solicit nor share testimonials from therapy clients due to confidentiality laws (and this is a good thing!). However, I have worked with hundreds of clients in the capacity as a therapist!