Therapy for Burnout: When Exhaustion Becomes More Thank Just Tiredness

When “rest” isn’t enough

Burnout isn’t solved by a weekend off or a better morning routine. It’s the kind of exhaustion that lingers no matter how much you rest. You may find yourself irritable, disconnected, or too tired to care about things that once mattered.

This isn’t laziness — it’s your nervous system saying: “I can’t keep going like this.”

Signs of burnout

Burnout often shows up as:

• Constant fatigue or brain fog
  
  

• Difficulty focusing or staying motivated
  
  

• Irritability or hopelessness spilling into relationships
  
  

• Feeling detached, like you’re going through the motions
  
  

• Pushing yourself daily but never catching up
  
  

These are not personal failings. They are survival strategies that once helped you keep going — but now, they’re wearing you down.

Why therapy helps with burnout

Burnout isn’t just about stress — it’s about disconnection. Therapy helps you:

• Create space to pause and reconnect with yourself
  
  

• Understand the patterns of people-pleasing, perfectionism, or overworking that feed exhaustion
  
  

• Repair your nervous system so your body can truly recover
  
  

• Rediscover what actually matters to you, so you can release what doesn’t
  
  

My approach to burnout therapy in Kansas City, MO

I work with people who feel emotionally exhausted, especially those in high-stress careers or caregiving roles. Many have tried to push through on their own, only to feel more depleted.

In therapy, we honor the strategies that once got you here — your drive, your resilience, your care for others — and we gently create new ways forward that include you.

FAQs about Burnout Therapy

Is burnout the same as depression?

They can feel similar, but burnout is specifically tied to chronic stress and overwork. Therapy can help clarify what you’re experiencing and support healing either way.

Do I have to quit my job to heal from burnout?

Not necessarily. Therapy can help you change your relationship to work, set boundaries, and restore balance, even if your job doesn’t change.

How long does it take to recover from burnout?

Everyone’s timeline is different. Many clients start to notice small shifts — better sleep, more patience, a sense of ease — within a few weeks of consistent therapy.

✨ If you’re struggling with burnout in Kansas City, MO, therapy can help you move from survival back into connection.

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