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Therapy for Burnout in Dublin, Ohio
Meet in-person with a therapist for burnout in Columbus, Ohio
Life in Dublin offers a small-town charm that many find comforting. From the scenic trails along the Scioto River to the streets lined with quaint local shops, there are many opportunities for community and connection. If you’re a caregiver by choice or profession, those connections with others can become all-consuming. You show up because people depend on you. You are compassionate, capable, and deeply committed to serving others. But somewhere along the way, you stopped noticing how exhausted you've become.
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 comes from, how it shows up in your body and nervous system, and the beliefs 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.
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
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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Yes. I offer both in-person and online counseling. It depends on your comfort level and what is most convenient for you. If you decide to do therapy in-person but find there are times that online therapy would be easier, we can always change depending on your needs. You can choose whichever option fits your convenience and comfort level.
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In your first hour-long session, I’ll ask you a series of questions that’ll help me get to know you. We’ll talk about the things that happened in your past, what you’re going through at present, and where you’d like to see yourself in the future. This information will be the foundation of the customized plan I’ll create for you.
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The duration of time is up to you and will depend on your individual goals. We will meet weekly for 50 minutes each session. Some have found 8-16 sessions helpful to feel equipped to move on, while others may want to do deeper work and continue longer. Once goals are met, some prefer check-in appointments every now and then, but it's up to you whether you want to continue our sessions.