Therapy for Work-Stress and Burnout

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Break the cycle of burnout

Sometimes we push and push, thinking we need to be everything to everyone only to find ourselves completely depleted, burned out, and unable to perform at our best. While we’re striving to be the perfect employee/leader/partner/mom/friend, underneath it we feel insecure, unfulfilled, and never good enough.

Maybe you’re noticing:

  • You’re quick to snap at coworkers, friends, or family

  • Feeling like you have no agency and life is just passing you by

  • You’re mentally “checked out” at work or at home

  • You’ve lost motivation and a sense of purpose

  • Becoming increasingly cynical and pessimistic

Burnout can be insidious and pervasive and impact all areas of your life. Developing healthy ways to manage stress and create work/life balance is the antidote to burnout.

“It's not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” - Hans Selye

 

SIGNS OF BURNOUT

  • Anxiety

  • Compassion fatigue

  • Cynicism or pessimism

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Emotional numbness or depletion

  • Fatigue or exhaustion

  • Feeling detached or listless

  • Feelings of dread about work

  • Harsh negative judgment or criticism

  • Hopelessness

  • Irritability, feeling on-edge or frustrated

  • Lack of creativity

  • Loss of enjoyment in previously enjoyed activities

  • Loss of sense of purpose

  • Low mood or depression

  • Low morale

  • Lowered immunity or frequent illness

  • Muscle tension or pains

  • Reduced performance and productivity

  • Social withdrawal or isolation

“You can do anything, but not everything.”

— David Allen

Therapy for burnout can help you:

  • Develop a healthy work/life balance

  • Feel more empowered and inspired

  • Regain your sense of purpose and passion

  • Feel confident showing up as your authentic self

  • Strengthen your relationships and uphold your boundaries

Experiencing burnout is not your fault but it is in your power to change it.

Get started by reaching out to schedule your free consultation to learn more about how I can help you.

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What Causes Burnout?

  • Overload burnout

    Overload burnout is the most common form of burnout and comes from expending energy, physical and emotional resources, at a rate that is unsustainable in an effort to reach success. Burnout is a result of overextending yourself, neglecting your own needs, and trying to operate on a superhuman level and typically impacts highly dedicated employees, overachievers, workaholics, and type A personalities who are highly driven by external validation, success, and ambition.

  • Under-challenged burnout

    This form of burnout results from being chronically under-stimulated or under-challenged in your role. The monotony and boredom lead to lack of motivation and people may begin to feel unfulfilled, unappreciated, and stagnant in their career.

  • Worn-out burnout

    Worn-out or neglect burnout arises when you feel helpless in the face of a high-stress workload.  This type of burnout often occurs when the work environment is lacking structure or guidance, making it increasingly hard to meet the expectations of the role. This dynamic causes people to feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and incompetent, which also contributes to low self-esteem and lack of job satisfaction. Worn-out burnout can feel like spinning your wheels and getting nowhere, leading to a helplessness and desire to give up.

Burnout FAQs

  • Burnout goes beyond everyday stress—it’s a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that doesn’t go away with rest. Signs of burnout include feeling detached, unmotivated, or irritable, and even simple tasks can feel overwhelming. Therapy can help you identify the root causes of burnout and begin rebuilding a sense of balance and energy.

  • This is a critical question for professionals today, as the "always-on" culture is a direct path to burnout. Setting healthy boundaries isn't just a simple checklist; it's an ongoing practice of protecting your time and energy, which starts with internal work.

    We begin by examining the underlying beliefs that make setting boundaries so hard. Why do you say "yes" when you mean "no"? Often, it links back to internal narratives about self-worth being tied to productivity, a fear of disappointing others, or feeling obligated to perform perfectly.

    Once we understand the why, we move to the how:

    • Identification: Clearly define your limits. This means setting firm start/end times ("I don't check emails after 6:00 PM") and understanding your finite capacity for new projects.

    • Communication: You must communicate these limits clearly, calmly, and proactively, without waiting until you're already overwhelmed. Professional communication can sound like, "To give this my full attention, I can take that on next week," rather than a simple "yes" when you're at capacity.

    In therapy, we work on detaching your self-worth from your output and building the confidence to maintain boundaries that are both compassionate (to yourself) and professional (to others), leading to a more sustainable work life.

  • Therapy provides a space to understand what makes boundary-setting difficult and to practice communicating your needs more clearly. You’ll learn to identify limits that protect your time, energy, and emotional well-being. This process can help reduce resentment, prevent burnout, and strengthen your relationships.

  • Burnout therapy can help you reconnect with your values and rediscover what gives your life meaning beyond work or obligations. By processing feelings of exhaustion or self-doubt, you can begin to rebuild motivation and a stronger sense of confidence. This renewed clarity can guide more fulfilling choices moving forward.

  • You can schedule a free consultation by visiting my contact page and submitting the brief form. I’ll reach out to coordinate a time to connect and discuss your needs, goals, and whether burnout therapy may be the right fit for you.