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Therapy for Burnout in Columbus, Ohio
Meet with a therapist in Columbus, Ohio, 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). Read here to learn more about therapy for burnout. 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. Learn more about somatic therapy with me here. You can also lear about my approach with EMDR therapy and how it helps with therapy for burnout. 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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The 42% rule for burnout is a research-based concept that suggests approximately 42% of each day (around 10 hours) should be spent resting and recovering to help prevent burnout. Hobbies, sleep, work breaks, and spending time in community are examples that support performance maintenance. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Conditions, Culture, Convictions, Choices, and Capacity make up the “5 Cs” of burnout. The 5 Cs are an oft-cited framework that points to environmental, internal, and behavioral factors as responsible for depleting energy resulting in burnout, not just being overworked. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Overload, under-challenged, neglect, and misalignment patterns define the 4 types of burnout. Each type requires a unique strategy to recover, informed by feelings of overwhelm due to demands, lack of stimulation from routine work, powerlessness to control outcomes, or conflict between personal values and role. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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The length of recovery depends on how severe the burnout is and if behavior changes are made. While recovery for minor burnout may take from a few weeks to a few months, recovery for moderate burnout can take up to six months, and more severe burnout can take more than twelve months to recover completely. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Moving from “fight-or-flight” (sympathetic state) to “rest-and-digest” (parasympathetic state) resets your nervous system post burnout. Minimizing stimulation, making rest and sleep a top priority, and practicing deep breathing and somatic exercise help to keep your nervous system in a parasympathetic state. Repeatable daily habits such as implementing grounding techniques or light exercise can replenish energy and help regulate stress hormones. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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EMDR therapy can help with recovery from burnout by addressing strong beliefs that act as a catalyst for exhaustion, such as “I only feel valued when I perform well”. It is particularly effective for burnout that is related to unresolved trauma, prolonged stress, or empathy fatigue. Another method that is help in therapy for burnout is Somatic Therapy, which I provide as well. Learn more about my therapy practice.
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Untreated burnout can lead to severe, long-term physical and mental health consequences, including clinical depression, anxiety disorders, and total exhaustion. It often results in chronic physical illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, weakened immunity, and stomach issues, while causing cognitive decline, severe relationship breakdowns, and potential job loss. Learn more about my therapy practice.