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Therapy for Burnout in Columbus, Ohio
Meet with a therapist in Columbus, Ohio for therapy for burnout in-person
You’re running on empty…but still expected to perform at full capacity.
From the outside, it might look like you’re managing. You’re the boss—the CEO, attorney, medical professional, therapist, educator, mom, or caretaker. You’re the one people depend on, and if you slow down, it seems like everything will just fall apart.
But inside, you’re drained. There’s a heaviness that weighs on you, a feeling of being behind, and a growing fear you might always be trapped in this endless cycle. You’re trying to keep up with all your responsibilities, but these days it’s starting to feel unsustainable.
Maybe you’re noticing you:
Dread the parts of your day that used to feel manageable
Procrastinate tasks that feel overwhelming
Feel exhausted, even after sleep or downtime
Struggle to concentrate
Feel irritable or emotionally numb
Question your competence, even though you’re successful
Feel guilty for needing rest or wanting to relax
Burnout doesn’t mean you’re incapable.
For many of my clients, burnout is connected to high-demand careers where others rely on them, caretaking roles at home, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or imposter syndrome that makes them feel like they always have to prove themselves. It makes saying no feel uncomfortable, and prioritizing your own needs feel selfish. And at some point, you start to realize you don’t even know what those needs are anymore.
Ready to stop surviving and start thriving from burnout?
Burnout doesn’t always mean doing too much. It’s usually related to believing you have to do it all—perfectly—without dropping anything.
In therapy for burnout, we’ll explore where your specific type of burnout is coming from, how it’s showing up in your body and nervous system, and the beliefs that are pushing you to overextend yourself. We’ll look at what’s realistic to expect from yourself, what’s not, and what you actually have control over.
MY APPROACH IN BURNOUT THERAPY
I meet you exactly where you are while helping you identify the strengths you already possess.
In our first session, we’ll talk through your background, current stress, and what you’d ideally want life to feel like instead. From there, we’ll create a structured plan tailored to your goals and identify your unique burnout patterns. This paves the way for a deeper understanding of what’s contributing to your exhaustion and allows us to explore the beliefs that may be keeping you “stuck,” such as feeling that you can’t let anyone down or like you’re not doing enough.
I incorporate talk therapy, somatic techniques, and EMDR therapy when appropriate, especially if burnout is tied to long-standing stress, trauma, or perfectionistic patterns. We’ll focus on practical tools to regulate your nervous system, create realistic boundaries, and restore steady energy. I don’t intend for therapy together to be a long, drawn-out process—my goal in therapy for burnout in Columbus, Ohio is to help you feel equipped, confident, and capable of managing the inevitable stress of life and responsibilities on your own, so you can move forward feeling supported, not dependent.
You’ll gain more…
Consistent energy
Mental clarity & self-compassion
Confidence in your decisions
Balance between work and home
Healthy boundaries
Presence in your relationships
Control over your nervous system
& have less…
Chronic exhaustion
Resentment
Irritability
Imposter syndrome
Guilt for resting or keeping boundaries
Unrealistic expectations
Perfectionistic pressure
Therapy for Burnout FAQs
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If you feel like you’re running on empty but don’t know how to slow down, burnout may be present. It’s often your body and nervous system’s way of telling you something needs attention. There’s the feeling of being drained, irritability, and emotional numbness, even though you’re still showing up and getting things done. Read here to learn more about burnout. Tasks that used to feel manageable now feel overwhelming, and you might dread parts of your day, struggle to focus, or feel guilty for needing a break. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Therapy can help you identify what’s contributing to your burnout—both externally (workload, responsibilities) and internally (beliefs, expectations, perfectionism). We seek to regulate your nervous system, creating realistic boundaries, and building sustainable tools so you can function from a place of balance rather than survival. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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I always tailor therapy to each individual. Treatment may include talk therapy, somatic techniques to regulate the nervous system, and EMDR if burnout is connected to unresolved stress or long-standing beliefs. We focus on structured progress so you can experience meaningful change within a reasonable timeframe. You can learn more about somatic therapy with me here. You can also lear about my approach with EMDR and how it helps with therapy for burnout here. If you’re curious what sessions with me are like, check out my about page for more information.
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The 3 Rs include Relax, Reflect, and Regroup. Schedule a consult to learn more about my approach to therapy for burnout.
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There are several different ways in which to help reduce anxiety that we can discuss in session. Some techniques include box breathing (to your comfort level), using the five senses and finding things that make you feel calm or safe such as noticing warm or cold water running through your hands, the sense of feel from a favorite blanket, the relaxation your body experiences from inhaling the scent of a favorite essential oil , tapping using the butterfly technique, or moving your body such as stretching or taking a walk. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Find ways to manage stress can help you deal with intense anxiety. This can vary by person, but some techniques can include exercise, mindfulness, and meditations. I recommend finding tools that are effective for you and practicing these daily to help manage the anxiety before it escalates. Taking shorter more frequent breaks throughout the day to spend 2-3 minutes moving your body, doing a guided meditation or stretching can be helpful. Anxiety therapy can help get to the root of your anxiety. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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When anxiety is left untreated and not managed, it can lead to an increase in anxiety symptoms such as irritability, ongoing worrying thoughts, muscle tension, difficulties sleeping or concentrating and can cause ongoing chronic pain. Untreated anxiety can begin to impact someone’s daily living such as difficulties managing or maintaining relationships, the inability to feel present around others, and challenges at work. When left untreated, anxiety can lead to panic attacks as well. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Anxiety can show up in several different ways depending on each individual. Read here to learn more about anxiety. Some signs of anxiety can include ongoing worrying thoughts and feeling impending doom like something bad is going to happen, fear, and feeling uneasy. Physical symptoms related to anxiety can include racing heart, restlessness, difficulties breathing, sweating and muscle tension. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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There is not one primary cause of anxiety. Anxiety can show up in several different ways and is caused by several different factors such as genetics or environmental stressors. Stressful events can cause anxiety such as financial stressors, big life changes, work or school pressures, relationship struggles, and trauma. Other causes to be mindful of include caffeine intake and underlying health conditions such as thyroid issues. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Anxiety is an emotion and as human beings we all have anxiety. There is a healthy amount of anxiety. When we can access the sympathetic part of our nervous system, this allows us to be able to complete the things we need to do each day. However, when anxiety feels unmanageable and impacts daily living, people often seek out therapy. If there is an anxiety disorder that is constant in your daily living, therapy can help you learn how to manage your anxiety and feel in control over your emotions rather than feeling like the anxiety is in control. Learn more about my therapy practice.