Burnout

The experience of burnout can be caused by a variety of factors and it can manifest as symptoms from the mind (rumination, dread, dread, anxiety, etc.) and/or from the body (panic attacks, migraines, chronic pain, inflammation, etc.). Either way, burnout is a signal from the body that an experience or situation is becoming too much and a change needs to be made. In treating burnout I guide clients to understanding the causes, as well as resourcing them with prevention techniques.

You want to feel peaceful and content, but instead you are: overwhelmed by stress, totally burned out, and questioning if you will ever feel the rewards from your career as you once did. Each day feels like you are being stretched a bit thinner and you wonder how much you have left to give. Life doesn’t have to go on this way. It is my mission to provide scientifically informed psychotherapy for women experiencing professional burnout without sacrificing compassion and genuine concern.

Burnout, like everything else, shows up differently for different people. This can look like irritability, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and reduced interest or motivation. Or maybe you’re just tired of the status quo and are ready to shake things up, both in your career and your personal life. If you’ve come to therapy to reduce burnout, we’ll get to know how that looks for you and build on your existing strengths (yes, you have them!) to move through the ‘stuckness’ burnout can bring on.

Burnout is one of the most pervasive issues in our over-functioning society. And it often comes at a costly expense to us. Maybe you're a burnout worker bee, maxed out parent, overwhelmed caregiver, or stressed student and need a place that will hold space for you without judgment and shame. Therapy can be beneficial in understanding how to slow down and notice how far we are pushing ourselves. Therapy is the guardrail on the road of our endeavors, keeping us safe before burnout crashes us!

I have both lived and professional experience with burnout, as well as invisible chronic illness. Much of my work in supporting you in your recovery from burnout centers around developing self-acceptance and self-compassion, sustainable self-care, boundary setting, and conscious engagement with self, others, and the world.

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.

I have niche experience working with medical professionals such as physicians, nurses and medical trainees and directed a program at UNMC aimed at understanding burnout.

Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or unsure if it's burnout, depression, or something else? I understand how challenging it can be to navigate these feelings alone. Together, we will explore the root causes of your burnout, including the pressures from systems demanding relentless productivity. With compassion and understanding, we'll identify what led you here and work on nurturing your resilience. My goal is to help you rediscover balance, create sustainable practices, and prevent future burnout

Having worked in the healthcare industry for almost 10 years, I have personally known the emotional and physical impact that burnout from our workplaces, lifestyles, or relationships can have on us. I work with you to identify the underlying causes of burnout and strategize how to manage burnout and restore your life to balance.

I have personally experienced the challenges of working in a stressful environment that leads to a person feeling mentally and emotionally drained, constantly feeling like you must live in survival mode! Living like this is not only exhausting but can lead to your physical health declining. Therapy can assist with helping you find your passion and emotion regulation skills to decrease feelings of burnout.

Burnout - like everything else - shows up differently for different people. This can look like irritability, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, and reduced interest or motivation. Or maybe you’re just tired of the status quo and are ready to shake things up, both in your career and your personal life. Together we’ll get to know how burnout looks for you and build on your existing strengths (yes, you have them!) to move through the ‘stuckness’ burnout can bring on.Item description

Burnout is a common, deeply human experience often born from a desire to exceed our limits and push through challenges. This drive, rooted in survival and growth, can lead us to disconnect and detach to get the job done. I help clients find balance while honoring these instincts, reducing the stigma and shame of burnout. Together, we work to restore your energy and reconnect with a life that aligns with your values and well-being.

During the pandemic I worked alongside my medical colleagues in overburdened hospital systems. I am acutely aware that healthcare providers, high achievers, caregivers and front line staff are exposed to vicarious trauma on a daily basis. Many of us feel more than simply burned out – we are experiencing moral injury. We feel listless, numb, disengaged, and drained. I understand the isolation of this experience and have both lived the experience and trained in skills to help.

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.

We will learn different coping skills that are unique to each individual.

Burnout is a mental, physical, and emotional state that looks like a mix of depression and anxiety. Some of the most common forms of burnout are pandemic fatigue, work burnout, parenting burnout, caregiving fatigue, and compassion fatigue. I am trained in multiple therapies and approaches to support burnout recovery and burnout resistance.

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 may also explore boundary setting and other workplace skills, as well as taking time for yourself: therapy is that first step.