Burnout and
Work Stress Therapy
Therapy to help you navigate burnout, understand what is driving your exhaustion, and rebuild a work life that supports your well-being.
Online therapy for adults in Vancouver and across BC.
When chronic stress becomes unsustainable, it affects how you think, feel, and function.
Burnout happens when pressure and responsibility exceed your capacity for too long. It affects your focus, motivation, emotional regulation, and your ability to function in a sustainable way. If you are dealing with exhaustion, overload, role strain, or the sense of being “on” all the time, burnout can impact every part of your life.
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Constant exhaustion even after rest
Difficulty focusing or making decisions
Irritability, low patience, or emotional reactivity
Feeling detached from your work or disconnected from your life
Trouble winding down or switching out of “work mode”
Sleep disruptions or waking up tired
Physical tension, headaches, or stomach discomfort linked to stress
Taking on more responsibility than you can manage
Feeling like you have to keep performing despite burnout
Loss of motivation or a sense of meaning in your work
Burnout is a signal, not a personal failure.
My Approach
Burnout is not a personal failure or a lack of resilience. It is a sign that the demands placed on you have exceeded your internal and external resources for too long. Many adults reach this point while balancing high pressure roles, caregiving responsibilities, chronic stress, or a work culture that rewards overextension. Burnout affects how you think, feel, and function. It can show up in your mood, your health, your capacity to focus, and your confidence in your own abilities.
My role is to help you understand what is driving your exhaustion and give you space to untangle the pressures, expectations, and patterns that have kept you in survival mode. We will look at the internal factors you can shift and the external realities that need to be named. From there, we will focus on restoring your energy, rebuilding a sense of stability, and helping you move toward work that supports your well-being.
Burnout recovery is not quick or linear. Some weeks you may feel grounded and capable while others bring back the same patterns of overwhelm. We will work at a pace that respects your capacity. Our work may include:
Understanding how chronic stress is affecting your nervous system
Identifying the roles, expectations, and dynamics that are contributing to burnout
Reducing overfunctioning patterns that keep you in a heightened stat
Clarifying boundaries that support your mental and physical health
Rebuilding confidence after prolonged stress or self-doubt
Strengthening emotional regulation skills for high pressure moment
Exploring changes to your work life that are realistic for your current season
Supporting decisions about staying, shifting roles, or transitioning to new paths
This approach helps restore stability first, then supports long-term direction. You do not have to hold everything together on your own while trying to navigate this level of stress.
Burnout & Work Stress Therapy Can Help You...
Understand the emotional, cognitive, and physical signs of burnout
Regain a sense of control when work feels overwhelming or unmanageable
Identify what is driving chronic stress, depletion, or pressure
Set boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being
Address patterns like overfunctioning, people-pleasing, or perfectionism
Rebuild capacity when exhaustion has become your baseline
Navigate role strain, leadership pressure, or team conflict
Untangle work stress from identity, self-worth, or expectations
Explore whether you need adjustment, relief, or a deeper career change
Create a more sustainable way of working that supports your mental health
Your well-being matters.
Your exhaustion is real and deserves attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if what I’m experiencing is burnout?
Burnout often shows up as persistent exhaustion, irritability, a drop in motivation, trouble concentrating, or feeling emotionally flat or overwhelmed. You might be functioning well on the outside while feeling depleted on the inside. If rest is no longer helping, or work is affecting your mood, sleep, or relationships, therapy can help you understand what is driving the strain and what needs to change.
Is therapy helpful if I’m unsure whether the problem is burnout, anxiety, or something else?
Yes. Many people seek support because they can’t tell whether their symptoms are caused by work stress, emotional overload, or a deeper pattern. Therapy helps you sort out what is happening in your mind and body so we can identify the root cause and build a plan that supports your well-being.
Can therapy help me decide whether to stay in my job or make a change?
Absolutely. Burnout often creates decision fatigue. Together we look at what is sustainable, what is harming your well-being, and what changes are realistic. Some clients choose to redesign their current role, others transition into new work, and others set stronger boundaries. The goal is to help you make grounded, informed decisions instead of reacting from exhaustion or pressure.
What if my job is demanding and I can’t slow down?
Many people dealing with burnout work in high-pressure environments where slowing down feels impossible. Therapy focuses on practical ways to support your nervous system, reduce internal pressure, and set limits that do not jeopardize performance. We work at a pace that respects your professional responsibilities and the realities of your role.
Will therapy help if I’ve been burned out for a long time?
Yes. Long-term burnout can affect mood, energy, focus, and your sense of direction. Therapy helps you rebuild capacity step by step, understand what contributed to the burnout, and learn how to work and live in ways that are more sustainable. Many clients begin to feel relief once they understand what is happening physiologically and emotionally.
What if I’m high-functioning and no one else knows I’m struggling?
This is extremely common. Many clients are outwardly successful while privately dealing with overwhelm, exhaustion, or self-criticism. Therapy provides a non-judgmental space to speak openly about the pressure you are carrying and to develop tools that support both your well-being and your performance.