Money Shrinks Soothe Souls Of The Tragically Rich

Professionals use the same techniques on their well-heeled clients as they do with their other patients — getting them to talk about their fears in a nonjudgmental setting and doing meditation or deep breathing exercises such as Tai Chi and Qigong. Peterson recommends writing down three things to be grateful for each day. Others recommend placing a moratorium on decision making for a few months or only looking for positive signs about the economy.

Gottfurcht insists that getting into "prosperity thinking" is key. Other counselors agree that the less clients allow themselves to worry, the more apt they are to see new opportunities.

"The happiest couple I've seen," Glowacki said, "came in here and asked me to shred six months of unopened 401k statements."