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ONLINE THERAPY FOR STRESS AND BURNOUT IN IOWA

Take time for yourself.

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. It develops over time as stress accumulates, often due to neglecting your needs, relationships, and health. It begins with high levels of stress that become increasingly unmanageable, leading to emotional exhaustion, fatigue, and a sense of detachment.

As burnout progresses, it can impact every area of life, causing feelings of hopelessness and a diminished sense of purpose.

Stress and Burnout

You take on a lot of responsibilities because you trust your high standards.

You get a sinking feeling as the weekend winds down—the Sunday scaries—when anxiety about the week ahead kicks in.

You feel physically drained and mentally depleted. The kind of exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest.

Giving so much of yourself leaves you empty, causing impatience with the people you love the most.

You are a natural problem solver; people frequently ask for your insights and advice.

Set boundaries, find balance

Here’s what we’ll do together

Therapy can help you become the best version of yourself.

How can therapy help with stress and burnout?

It’s all about balance. We’ll explore what truly matters to you and reconnect you with the aspects of your work that align with your values. Reconnecting with your purpose can bring you back to center and restore a sense of fulfillment

.Therapy empowers you to regain control over how work impacts your life. You can reclaim your independence by shifting your mindset, establishing boundaries, and learning to navigate pressures differently.

At the end of the day, I want you to know:

Burnout does not reflect your worth or capabilities; it signals that something needs to change.

What we’ll work on

Creating a life where…

  • You shift from feeling drained and overwhelmed to feeling re-energized.

  • You have a renewed ability to be present and engage in life fully.

  • Instead of trying to numb yourself or avoid discomfort, you know how to face your feelings head-on, allowing yourself to experience and work through your emotions.

  • Learn how to reframe your view of and approach to success and achievement.

  • You have clarity and focus, helping you prioritize what's truly important.

  • You respect the need for healthy boundaries and no longer feel guilty for sticking to them.

  • You feel more balanced and in control, with a better ability to manage work-life integration and personal well-being.

Change is possible.

Begin. Belong. Become.

FAQS about Stress and Burnout

  • This sounds like a trick question. Self-care is a buzzword that doesn't land well on everybody.

    When "self-care" is proposed as a remedy for burnout or stress, it seems like the entire responsibility shifts onto the individual. Recommending self-care to someone overwhelmed by work, family, or caregiving can seem dismissive of the factors causing their stress.

    It's crucial to recognize that the root causes of stress are often beyond our control. It's not about blaming individuals for not managing their stress correctly but about understanding the complex factors at play.

    Can you 'yoga' your way out of a toxic work environment? No, I don't think so.

    Do I believe self-care plays a crucial role in personal well-being? Undoubtedly. It's a key component in the complex puzzle of maintaining a healthy, balanced life.

    If the solution were as simple as practicing self-care, you would have already done it. It's not about just telling you to practice self-care, but about understand what's causing the burnout and making the necessary adjustments.

  • Therapy can help you cope with a job that's making you miserable by offering tools to manage stress, anxiety, and burnout. It provides a safe space to process your feelings, learn techniques like mindfulness or cognitive reframing, and explore ways to set boundaries or assert your needs at work. While quitting might not be an option, therapy can help you feel more empowered in how you approach your situation, making it more manageable.

    Additionally, therapy can help you reconnect with your long-term goals and values, allowing you to explore new possibilities for growth—even within your current job. It can also prevent burnout from spilling over into other areas of your life, helping you prioritize wellness and build resilience for the future.

  • You can click on this link to email me with your questions.