Therapy for Burnout

Burnout Counseling & Recovery

Does this sounds like you? You are high-achieving and constantly striving but feel like an imposter, are exhausted, and feel like a crash is right around the corner.

If you are experiencing burnout, you may appear to have it all together on the outside, but are stressed, overwhelmed, experiencing chronic exhaustion, emotional depletion, and deep fatigue. Despite the fact that perfectionism, workaholism, and even people-pleasing have helped you achieve goals in the past, you may feel unhappy and inadequate on the inside. You may wonder - how did I get here and how do I find my way out?

Signs of Burnout

Chronic anxiety and stress can lead to burnout. Signs of being stressed include constantly feeling rushed, overly engaged, and suffering from physical issues due to feeling overwhelmed and anxious. In addition, sleep disturbances and other physical symptoms such as headaches, sore muscles, GI issues, and jaw pain are common. Neglecting oneself and having weak boundaries are common consequences of stress.

Burnout signs include fatigue, brain fog, emotional depletion, withdrawal and isolation from others, and increased anxiety and dread. Imposter syndrome and negative thoughts about oneself, one's work, and one's job can creep in along with a loss of motivation, emotional detachment, and workplace disengagement. These symptoms can lead to workplace performance issues, withdrawal from loved ones, and a sense of despair and helplessness.

Burnout Treatment

If you are seeking therapy for burnout, the first step is often to identify the causes. Your therapist may ask you questions about your work or personal life to get a better understanding of what is causing you to feel overwhelmed and burnt out.

Once the causes have been identified, your therapist may work with you to develop coping strategies to help you manage your stress and avoid burnout in the future. This may involve teaching you relaxation techniques such as deep breathing or meditation, or helping you set boundaries to ensure you have time for self-care and relaxation.

Your therapist may also work with you to identify any negative thoughts or beliefs that may be contributing to your burnout, and help you develop a more positive and realistic mindset. This can be particularly important if you are experiencing feelings of guilt or shame related to your burnout.

Therapy sessions may also involve exploring any underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, which may be exacerbating your burnout symptoms. Your therapist may work with you to develop a treatment plan for any underlying mental health conditions alongside your burnout treatment.

Burnout Recovery Therapists in Georgia

Because being constantly stressed has become so routine in the workplace and our culture, it can be difficult to notice until it's too late. Consulting with a therapist can be an excellent way to learn better stress management, find a better sense of self-care, and heal from burnout, whether you're a corporate professional, entrepreneur, helping professional, or parent.

Our clinicians work from a holistic framework to support your healing and recovery. With help you can feel like yourself again. Contact us and schedule a free 15-minute consultation to learn more.