Therapy for Burnout

for Adults in Michigan

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Burnout Support for Adults

Burnout can feel like a constant cycle of exhaustion, stress, and disconnection — like you're running on empty with no way out.

I offer online therapy to help adults create healthy boundaries, make space for self-care, and navigate burnout recovery with clarity and support.

In therapy, we’ll work together to find realistic, personalized strategies that help you regain control, reduce stress, and finally exhale.

What is Burnout?

Burnout is a deep exhaustion that comes from being under stress for too long. It often builds gradually when your days are overloaded with work, parenting, caregiving, or academic demands—leaving little to no time for rest or self-care.

Burnout can feel like there’s too much on your plate and no energy left to manage it all. Over time, burnout can impact every area of your life, making it harder to stay present, feel connected, or engage with the people and activities that matter most.

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Common Causes of Burnout

  • Chronic Work Stress

  • Parenting Demands

  • Long-Term Caregiving

  • Uneven Division of Household Labor

  • Ongoing Academic Pressure

  • Neglecting Self-Care

  • Major Life Transitions

Recognizing the Signs & Symptoms of Burnout

  • Irritability, or feeling short-tempered

  • Feeling overwhelmed

  • Emotionally numbness

  • Resentment

  • Mental exhaustion

  • Low motivation

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Self-doubt and imposter syndrome

Emotional Symptoms

  • Over-scheduling yourself

  • Not taking time off for self-care

  • Daydreaming about escaping

  • Feeling disconnected from work or people

  • Making more mistakes than usual

  • Social Isolation

  • Increased procrastination

Behavioral Signs

  • Feeling run-down

  • Getting sick more than usual

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Difficulty sleeping

  • Frequent headaches

  • Change in Appetite

  • Chest tightness

  • Stomach issues or body aches

Physical Symptoms

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How Counseling Can Help You Recover from Burnout

Burnout therapy offers space to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll identify the stressors—like poor boundaries, work overload, or parenting pressure—that are draining you. Therapy can help you build a self-care routine, learn to recognize your personal signs of burnout, and develop coping strategies that actually work.

As you recover, you’ll begin to feel more confident, motivated, and balanced—mentally, emotionally, and physically.

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Who can Benefit from Burnout Therapy?

  • Healthcare workers—experiencing compassion fatigue or emotional exhaustion

  • Caregivers—managing the ongoing demands of supporting others

  • Parents—feeling overwhelmed, overstretched, or disconnected

  • Educators—facing stress, overwork, or classroom burnout

  • College and Graduate students—struggling with academic pressure and performance anxiety

  • Anyone—stuck in a cycle of chronic stress and fatigue

  • People—who want to cope with burnout before it worsens

From Jackson to anywhere in Michigan—start virtual burnout therapy and regain your balance today.

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What It's Like to Work Together on Burnout Recovery

We’ll start by getting to know each other and exploring how stress has shown up in your life.


Together, we’ll identify patterns—like poor boundaries, limited self-care, or negative beliefs—that may be fueling burnout. Then we’ll build practical strategies to help you manage stress, create balance, and feel more like yourself again.

Wondering if we would be a good therapy fit?
Schedule a 10-minute consultation call before your first appointment.