THERAPY FOR WORK STRESS AND BURNOUT IN NYC
The Reality of Work Stress and Burnout
You wake up already exhausted, dreading the day ahead. The emails pile up faster than you can answer them, your to-do list never seems to shrink, and no matter how much effort you put in, it never feels like enough. Work follows you home—mentally, emotionally, and sometimes even physically—leaving you drained, irritable, and completely out of balance.
Stress at work doesn’t just stay at work. It seeps into everything—your mood, your relationships, your sleep, your health. You snap at the people you love, struggle to focus on anything outside of work, and constantly feel like you're on edge.
Your body is giving you warning signs through those headaches and digestive issues, but you push through because that’s what you’ve always done.
Constant and intense work stress inevitably leads to burnout. You stop caring about things you once enjoyed. You feel detached, unmotivated, and emotionally spent. Even small tasks feel overwhelming. You’re exhausted, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, and the idea of continuing like this feels intolerable.
Work stress and burnout don’t just go away on their own. They can’t be solved with a vacation or using one of those mental health days your company gives you under the guise of “employee self-care.” But therapy can help you take back control, redefine your relationship with work, and restore balance to your life.
Your life feels like your phone battery, a sliver of red that’s barely hanging on at 1%.
Why Addressing Burnout is Critical
When you feel a tickle in the back of your throat, it’s easy to ignore it and hope that it’ll turn out to be nothing. Of course, we all know it’ll eventually turn into a full-blown cold. Burnout is the same way. Ignoring it only makes it worse, and left unchecked, chronic stress and burnout can lead to:
Physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, and digestive issues
Increased anxiety, depression, and feelings of hopelessness
Sleep disturbances and chronic fatigue
Relationship strain as irritability and exhaustion take over
Work should challenge you, not break you. Addressing your burnout means learning how to set limits, manage stress, and shift the patterns that got you here in the first place. That’s what therapy is for.
A sense of detachment or numbness toward work and life
And of course - poor work performance which can eventually lead to suddenly finding yourself without a job
What We’ll Do in Therapy
If you’ve read this far down the page, you likely already know that speaking your mind is a struggle (and maybe you think of yourself as a people pleaser too).
This is how we’ll help you break these cycles and master communication and boundaries:
Restore Your Energy and Mental Clarity
Recovering from burnout means learning how to recharge in ways that actually work for you. We’ll explore how to rebuild a sense of balance, prioritize what truly matters, and create a life where work supports you rather than drains you.
Redefine Your Relationship with Work
Manage Stress in Real Time
Rebuild Healthy Boundaries
The ability to say “no” (without guilt) and set realistic expectations is crucial to preventing burnout. We’ll work on developing strong, sustainable boundaries that allow you to protect your time and energy without feeling like you’re letting people down.
Identify the Root Causes
How did your plate get so full in the first place? We’ll dig into what’s driving your stress, whether it’s perfectionism, people-pleasing, a toxic work environment, or internalized pressure to always “do more.”
Reconnect with What Matters to You
Burnout can make everything feel like a blur—like you're running on autopilot. Therapy gives you space to reconnect with your values, rediscover what brings you joy, and start living in a way that actually feels aligned with who you are—not just what’s expected of you.
What Work Looks Like When Stress No Longer Owns You
Your weekends finally belong to you, so you’re able to be present with the people you love, engaged in activities outside of work, and actually rested for the first time in a long time.
Burnout doesn’t have to be your normal. Stress doesn’t have to run your life. Therapy can help you reclaim your energy, confidence, and sense of control—at work and beyond.
How do I know if I’m dealing with burnout versus just regular stress?
How do I know if I’m dealing with burnout versus just regular stress?
Will therapy help if I can’t change my job?
Absolutely. Therapy helps you build resilience, set boundaries, and manage stress even in difficult work environments.
Will therapy help if I can’t change my job?
What if I feel guilty about stepping back from work?
What if I feel guilty about stepping back from work?
Can therapy help me if I love my job but still feel exhausted?
Yes! Burnout isn’t just about disliking work—it’s about imbalance. Therapy helps you maintain passion for your work while protecting your well-being.
Can therapy help me if I love my job but still feel exhausted?
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