Burnout Therapy for Women Who Can’t Keep Pushing Through
You may have wound up here because…
You feel behind no matter how much you do
You feel worse when you take breaks because guilt always seems to chase you down
Your fuse is so short that even minor inconveniences feel like a full blown attack on your system
You feel like everything will fall apart if you slow down
Whatever brings you, I’m happy that you’re here.
Read on to see how therapy can help you find what’s draining you and trust that it’s ok to soften and rest in the right places.
How we’ll work
We’ll listen to what your exhaustion is telling you when it comes to your work, relationships, or internal pressure so you can clear space to create lasting change
This might look like boundary work, nervous system support, grief for what you’ve been carrying, and practical shifts that fit your real life
What it’s like in session
Therapy with me is steady, relational, and down-to-earth. You don’t need the perfect words or a clean, packaged story. You can show up just as you are.
In sessions, we’ll pay attention to:
what you’re feeling (even if you’re used to pushing it down)
what your mind is doing (the loops, the rules, the pressure)
what your body is carrying (tension, restlessness, shutdown, “always on”)
Sometimes the work looks like talking it through. Sometimes it looks like slowing down, noticing what your body is holding, and letting your system finally settle. Sometimes EMDR is the right tool for a stuck loop that won’t budge with insight alone.
The point isn’t to “fix” you. It’s to help you come back to yourself… more grounded, more clear, and more free.
What can change…
You get more energy and steadier moods.
Less resentment, deeper connections, and more clarity.
The ability to rest without guilt.
A relationship with yourself that doesn’t require constant pushing.
Burnout FAQs
What if I can't take time off right now? Then we work with what’s real. Therapy with me supports your actual life, not a fantasy schedule or to make you feel guilty for impracticality.
Is burnout just stress? Stressors contribute to burnout, but it’s not the only story. Burnout is often your system’s signal that something needs to change, that outdated patterns may need to shift to meet you in the places you’ve grown into.
Does this include work stress and caregiving stress?Yes, both. Even stressors you may not be aware of just yet.
What Others Have to Say
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Patricia is a compassionate, intelligent, authentic therapist. Creative and driven, she stays current with evidence-based practices and is dedicated to her clients' well-being. A truly caring and knowledgable professional that helps clients grow.
Gertie Mallard-Teal, Counselor, MS, LMHC, C-DBT
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Patricia embodies deep wisdom and takes a holistic, integrative approach to therapy. She fosters radical self-compassion and creates a healing space rooted in understanding rather than pathologizing.
Shaundra McGuire, Counselor, MA, Registered Mental Health Counseling Intern
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Patricia is a trustworthy colleague and clinician. She is warm, friendly, compassionate, and educated which shows in her work with her clients.
Julia Monte, Counselor, MA, LMHC