Burnout

Burnout is a special type of stress – and it doesn’t just come from working long hours (although that can certainly contribute over time). Burnout can be caused by a variety of factors including a lack of work/life balance, unclear job expectations, a dysfunctional workplace, a lack of support or poor job fit. Those who work in a helping professional are especially at risk. Common symptoms of burnout include depression, cynicism and lethargy. If left unaddressed, burnout can affect your physical health contributing to numerous ailments including insomnia, high cholesterol and heart disease. But the good news is that burnout does not have to be a permanent condition. Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s burnout experts to start your journey towards recovery!

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I have many clients who experience emotional numbing, disconnection, and overwhelm due to the demanding nature of their lives in and outside of work. Let's work together to examine the frameworks you function in: both internally in your mind as well as externally (the culture of your work/family). We can reconnect you to your true self and your values, allowing for a greater sense of freedom and peace.

— Eliza Kienitz, Psychologist in Denver, CO

Many of us struggle with burnout at various times in our lives. It can be related to work, family, friends, and just having too much on our plate. I'm an advocate for self care practices and helping individuals design a routine and structure to their life that creates space for rest, work, and time with other people. Through mindfulness techniques, a safe space to process life's challenges, and compassionate feedback I help people find their path to a better quality of life.

— Collin Wright, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Portland, OR
 

Burnout is a state of physical or emotional exhaustion (or both) that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. It's important to note that solutions to burnout often involve changes in the external world and working environment. From a therapy standpoint, I work with burnout by helping clients identify the changes they would like to see, empowering and practicing advocacy, and using coping strategies in the interim.

— Kathryn Lawson, Clinical Psychologist

I have helped numerous clients find peace again in their lives after experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. By finding methods of working through these issues such as mindfulness practices, self-compassion and various other methods of identifying self-care plans, and identifying work-life balance, I can help you get your life back on track again and rediscover a whole new quality to life!

— Julia Hollenbeck, Counselor in Tomball, TX
 

Burnout can lead you to feel like you’re constantly treading water. You’re trying so hard, yet continue to feel stuck & exhausted. I’m here to help you find relief from burnout & build strategies to support yourself from getting stuck there in the future.

— Lindsay Moldovan, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Portland, OR

I offer empathetic support for clients experiencing burnout. Together, we explore sources of stress, set boundaries, and prioritize self-care. Through tailored strategies and compassionate guidance, we work towards restoring balance, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.

— Jeff Barbour, Therapist in Nashville, TN
 

Burnout often leaves you feeling depleted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from what once brought you joy. I help clients navigate the emotional and physical toll of burnout by addressing its root causes and creating space for restoration. Together, we’ll explore how overcommitment, perfectionism, or chronic stress impacts your well-being and identify new ways to foster balance and self-compassion. My goal is to help you reclaim your energy, purpose, and a sense of fulfillment.

— GISSELL RODRIGUEZ, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA

Although it can be difficult to choose to focus on yourself, activists, campaign, and front line relief workers report commonly experiencing frustration, anger, and burnout. As you grow and discover your understanding of the world and your passion for improving it, you may have reached a point where you run out of steam. I am here to offer you a safe space to process your story, discuss your anger, and grieve the losses.

— Ashley MacLaren, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Seattle, WA
 

Experiencing a chronic high-level of unmanaged stress in your workplace or occupation (think balance in home/family management) is unfortunately not uncommon. Fortunately, if you allow yourself the time to look at the big picture with me, I know we can find some changes to make for your life to feel better overall. Sometimes this is in the small changes, and other times in much bigger ones, which might have felt too overwhelming before but I hope to support you in making it more realistic.

— Joy Walsh, Clinical Social Worker in Glen Ellyn, IL

You feel depleted. Your personal life and/or your health is suffering because you work all the time. You may be feeling jaded, cynical or hopeless in regards to your job. You are not doing the kind of work that you are capable of and you may feel like you just want to quit.

— Sabrina Basquez, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Greensboro, NC
 

Burnout has become increasingly common in today’s workplace, especially in high-pressure careers where expectations are constantly rising. My approach blends empathy with actionable steps: together, we’ll identify stressors, develop coping strategies, and set boundaries that support both well-being and ambition. By creating a path rooted in your values, we’ll work toward restoring balance, allowing you to pursue goals with renewed energy and resilience.

— Hannah Allison, Marriage & Family Therapist in Nashville, TN

It happens to the best of us. Whether it's work, family, kids, aging parents, struggling partners, or just existing in this world, it happens. It's not a sign of failure, a lack of empathy, or that you are a "bad" person if you just stop caring. Sometimes we need a reset. I help clients step back from their situation, reframe negative thoughts, find joy, and set boundaries

— Rachael Lastoff, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Newport, KY
 

Burnout is REAL! We have all experienced it at one point or another. I believe that burnout occurs due a multitude of things like lack of self care, poor boundary setting, hyper independence, etc. We can work together to figure out what the cause of your burnout is and work on making behavioral changes to address it.

— Micia Harris, Licensed Professional Counselor

As a trained grief therapist, I understand the challenges of being a caregiver. Balancing work, a loved one's illness, and personal needs is draining, overwhelming, and stressful. I help individuals make sense of their life situations and how they see themselves so they can make informed decisions about the present moment with the best support available. In treatment, we explore life from a holistic perspective and learn what is or is not working to promote wellness during caregiving journey.

— Cierra Smith, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Plano, TX
 

I've worked with many clients with extreme burnout born from emotional and or physical and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. When you feel overwhelmed, tensions mount until you feel emotionally drained. Generally you feel you can't keep up with the demands coming at you. This is completely understandable. Our work is to increase awareness so you can implement self-care strategies, begin setting boundaries, and progressively create space to heal.

— Andrea Shaw, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Chapel Hill, NC

Balancing the demands of work and personal life can seem like a daunting task. Together, we will work on managing internal and external expectations and creating a balanced and fulfilling routine. We'll do this by identifying stressors, setting boundaries, and finding ways to implement self-care practices into your hectic daily life.

— Stephanie Rotman, Mental Health Counselor in Chicago, IL
 

I have experience working with burnout with the use of art. I have worked to develop a program that seeks to alleviate the symptoms of burnout.

— Mel Alexander, Art Therapist in , CA

Ever feel like everything is just too much? Not getting as much done as you used to? Nothing feels worth it anymore? You may be experiencing burnout. Recognizing what's happening is a critical first step, and then working on balancing work and life--and giving yourself permission to do that--is important. We'll also work on boundary setting and other workplace skills, as well as taking time for yourself: and therapy is that first step.

— Christa Cummins, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR
 

You're not feeling as productive at work and struggle to get up in the morning. You're desire in your relationships has waned and you just want to zone out most of the day. Calling out sick is becoming a weekly consideration. Burnout from work and your relationships is common AND treatable. Together we can help you identify the causes of burnout and create a plan to bring more meaning back to your life.

— Kristin Tand, Licensed Professional Counselor in Portland, OR

I'll help you figure out how to be resentful about work again, leave the stress of the job at the office, and be present with your partner so you can finally start to enjoy your life.

— Jennifer Bradtke, Clinical Psychologist in Chicago, IL