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burnout + overwhelm therapy · ottawa

you've been running on empty for too long

burnout isn't just tiredness. it's a full-system depletion that affects how you think, feel, and function. therapy helps you understand what got you here, and build a different way forward that doesn't require running yourself into the ground.

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what burnout actually looks like

burnout doesn't always look like collapsing. often it looks like still showing up, but feeling hollow while doing it. like being perpetually behind. like rest doesn't actually restore you anymore.

it can build slowly over years, especially in people who are high-achieving, highly conscientious, or who struggle to set limits with others. by the time most people seek support, they've been running on fumes for a long time.

burnout isn't a personal failing. it's what happens when the demands placed on you consistently exceed your resources, and nobody has helped you change that equation.

you might be experiencing burnout if

  • you feel exhausted even after a full night's sleep
  • you've lost motivation for things you used to care about
  • small tasks feel disproportionately overwhelming
  • you feel emotionally flat, detached, or irritable
  • you can't "switch off", even on weekends or holidays
  • you feel like you're never doing enough, no matter how much you do
  • you have physical symptoms, headaches, tension, frequent illness
  • you dread the week ahead, every single week

how therapy for burnout actually helps

rest alone rarely fixes burnout. therapy addresses the patterns that created it.

understanding root causes

We explore the patterns, perfectionism, over-responsibility, difficulty saying no, fear of disappointing others, that made burnout inevitable. Insight is the first step toward real change.

nervous system reset

Burnout dysregulates your stress response. I use evidence-based nervous system tools alongside lifestyle support to help your body shift out of chronic survival mode.

rebuilding limits

Learning to set boundaries isn't about being difficult, it's about sustainability. We work on the beliefs and skills that make limits feel possible, not just in theory.

addressing the body

Sleep, nutrition, and movement profoundly affect burnout recovery. As a Certified Holistic Nutritionist, I can help you understand and address the physical depletion alongside the psychological.

values clarification

Burnout often arrives when we've been living out of alignment with what actually matters to us. ACT-based work helps reconnect you with meaning and direction.

sustainable change

We build a life that doesn't require heroic effort to maintain, with realistic expectations, genuine rest, and a support system that actually works for you.

this is part of a wider whole-person approach to therapy, the same integrated lens carries across anxiety, ADHD, and life transitions.

free 3-min self check-in

wondering if you're burning out?

burnout doesn't usually announce itself, it builds quietly over months. take this 10-question check-in and i'll send a personalized PDF with what your score means and what helps.

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i especially work with

high-achievers

People who have always pushed through, and are realising that strategy has a ceiling.

caregivers

Parents, partners, and professionals who pour into others and have nothing left for themselves.

people-pleasers

Those who say yes to everything and struggle to recognise their own needs as valid.

working parents

Navigating the impossible math of career, family, and self, with no margin for error.

anxious achievers

Driven by anxiety more than genuine motivation, exhausted by the pressure to perform.

ADHD adults

Burning out faster due to the extra cognitive load of masking and managing an unaccommodating world.

common questions

burnout therapy, answered

What are the signs of burnout?
exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix, lost motivation, small tasks feeling overwhelming, emotional flatness or irritability, inability to switch off, feeling like you're never doing enough, physical symptoms like headaches and tension, and dreading the week ahead, every week.
How is burnout different from depression?
they overlap, and burnout can develop into depression. broadly: burnout is tied to chronic demands exceeding your resources and often improves when the load genuinely changes; depression tends to colour everything regardless of context. a therapist can help you untangle which is which, and what to do in either case.
Can therapy help with burnout?
yes, because rest alone rarely fixes it. therapy addresses the patterns that created the burnout: perfectionism, over-responsibility, boundary struggles, nervous system dysregulation, and the lifestyle layer of sleep, nutrition, and movement.
How long does burnout recovery take?
it depends on how long you've been depleted and how much of the underlying equation we can change. early-stage burnout can shift in weeks; deep, years-long depletion takes longer. either way, most people feel meaningfully different well before they feel fully recovered.
Do you offer burnout therapy virtually in Ontario?
yes, in person in ottawa and virtually anywhere in ontario.
Can ADHD make burnout worse?
significantly. the extra cognitive load of masking and managing an unaccommodating world means ADHD adults often burn out faster, and the two amplify each other. read more about ADHD therapy.
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