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!
Is your inner critic your worst boss ever? Are you asking yourself what you need to change about yourself in order to get to the place you want? Don't go down the same road that got you here wondering why you are not enjoying your success. What if the answer is to not change yourself, but to embrace and amplify your natural strengths and wisdom to allow the change that works for you?
— Allison Glorioso, Mental Health Counselor in Fort Myers, FLBurnout has a way of sneaking up on us—one day, you're powering through, and the next, you're totally drained. I specialize in helping people recognize the signs of burnout and work through the exhaustion. Together, we'll build tools to restore your energy and find balance again. You don't have to push through it alone—let’s get you back to feeling like yourself, with more calm, clarity, and room to breathe.
— Abbey Peko-Spicer, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Baltimore, MDYou'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, OREver 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, ORAlthough 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, WAOvercoming Burnout with Therapy Burnout can leave you feeling exhausted, disconnected, and overwhelmed, especially in high-pressure environments like leadership and healthcare. As a therapist, I help individuals experiencing burnout regain balance and restore their sense of purpose. Together, we’ll identify the sources of your stress, develop effective coping strategies, and help you find fulfillment again in both your personal and professional life.
— Kristina Kenyon, Addictions Counselor in San Francisco, CAI'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, ILSacrificing your own needs for others, for too long, can put you on the road to burnout. This is especially prevalent for visionaries, leaders, big-hearted helpers, and social services workers. These roles require self-care and boundaries that can feel selfish and often get neglected. Learn to put parameters around your help, manage vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue, AND stay in alignment with your values to decrease your risk for burnout. Take care of yourself - so you can help others.
— Katie Vernoy, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Torrance, CAAfter more than a decade as an attorney and tech professional in Washington, DC and San Francisco, I understand what it’s like to want to connect with someone who intimately knows what it’s like to live in the personal and professional pressure cooker of modern life. I help clients explore awareness of how the oppression of success may be limiting their connection to their authentic self and deeper values.
— Mary Robinson, Psychotherapist in Seattle, WABurnout is closely related to Vicarious Trauma, and is a common experience among those in the helping professions (health care workers, mental health providers, teachers, etc). Taking care of ourselves can feel difficult or impossible when we are working in systems that do not prioritize wellbeing and often actively hurt. I have many years of experience working in such systems and supporting other therapists/helpers as they navigate their own experiences, through both supervision and therapy.
— Alissa Walsh, Licensed Professional Counselor in Philadelphia, PAWorking long hours, being the go-to at work, and taking care of everyone's needs puts you on a one way road to burnout. Burnout is ripe with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and crabbiness! It's not a fun space to be in. If this is where you find yourself after years of caretaking for others, being a breadwinner, household CEO, or over-achieving superstar, it's time for support. Take one hour a week for yourself and get the support you need. Let's regroup together. It's better on the other side!
— Alicia Rozycki, Psychologist in ,I specialize in helping individuals navigate and recover from burnout. With a deep understanding of the impact that burnout, I use a holistic approach to address the root causes of burnout. This includes teaching effective stress-management techniques, promoting self-care practices, and helping clients set healthy boundaries. I provide practical tools to restore balance, rebuild energy, and guide clients toward a more sustainable and fulfilling life.
— Anne Adrian, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Woodridge, ILBurnout doesn’t happen overnight—it’s the slow drain of energy, motivation, and fulfillment. Whether you’re struggling with career stress, caregiver fatigue, or feeling stuck, I help clients identify what’s fueling their burnout, set boundaries, and reconnect with what matters. Let’s work together to reignite your sense of purpose and restore balance in your life.
— Anthony Vecchio, Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia Beach, VABurnout is epidemic in women, driven by societal expectations that demand relentless productivity and sacrifice. As a feminist and social justice advocate, I’m on a mission to eradicate burnout by challenging these norms and empowering women to reclaim their well-being. Through embracing pleasure, authenticity, self-care, and rest, we resist the toxic hustle culture. This rebellion allows women to thrive on their own terms, cultivating balance and joy while rejecting the pressures to overextend.
— Krista Giffin, Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in Woodland Hills, CALet's be real here, life is fucking stressful. From work, to families, to relationships, and everything in between, it is easy to get caught up obsessing over productivity. In a system that values overwork, it can be incredibly difficult to find balance. I am here to help you find that place where you can be both productive and at peace. It's tough, but it is possible!
— Dr. Elyssa Helfer, Licensed Marriage & Family TherapistIs the last request just too much? Do you find that you have a shorter and shorter fuse, perhaps leading to an unexpected emotional response? Do you find that something that never used to not bother you at all is now pushing you over the edge? These are a few signs of burnout. Setting boundaries with work, family, or friends is just one of the ways we can find a way back to being your happier and productive self.
— Dr. David Shoup, Psychologist in Pacifica, CABurnout is often associated with prolonged stress in the workplace, but I apply this term also to relationships, personal goals, school & burnout related to neurodiversity & sensory burnout. Once one is in burnout we feel emotionally unwell, psychologically stuck & physically exhausted. It is challenging to find our way out once we are at this point. I help clients to acknowledge burnout & begin to address stress & the build-up of prolonged stress or exposure to toxic environments.
— Jodi Alieksaites, Licensed Professional Counselor in Columbia, MOFeeling tired, unmotivated, and overwhelmed? You may be experiencing burnout.
— Aqueelah Wheatley, MS, M. Phil, LMFT, Therapist in Cleveland Heights, OH