Burnout, Depression, and Stress Therapy in Los Angeles
Reclaim your energy, reconnect to yourself, and heal from the inside out through somatic, trauma-informed therapy.
You deserve to feel like yourself again.
Stress doesn’t just live in your calendar—it lives in your body.
Burnout can creep in quietly or hit like a wave. You may feel exhausted all the time, struggle to concentrate, or find it hard to enjoy anything. Chronic stress and depression can leave you feeling numb, disconnected, or like you’re “failing” at things that used to come easily.
My approach blends somatic therapy, attachment repair, and parts work to gently support healing from stress, over-functioning, and emotional exhaustion.
You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. Your nervous system may be overwhelmed, and that’s something we can work with.
Healing happens when your nervous system feels safe.
Burnout and depression aren’t just “mindset” issues.
They’re deeply somatic. When your body is stuck in a stress cycle—on alert, shut down, or constantly pushing past its limits—rest feels impossible and joy feels far away.
Together, we’ll track what your body is trying to tell you. You’ll learn to recognize signs of dysregulation, practice grounding and co-regulation tools, and start to build a relationship with your body that feels more sustainable. Slowly, gently, we’ll begin to rewire how your system responds to stress and emotional pain.
What We Can Work On Together
Burnout, depression, and chronic stress show up in layered, often confusing ways. In therapy, we’ll slow things down and explore the deeper emotional, nervous system, and relational patterns underneath what you’re carrying.
Emotional Numbness & Disconnection
If you feel like you’re going through the motions—disconnected from joy, creativity, or even your own body—you’re not alone. Therapy helps you rebuild a felt sense of aliveness and reestablish connection to your internal world in a way that feels safe and steady.
Irritability, Overwhelm, or Shutdown
Maybe the small stuff feels like too much lately. Or you find yourself snapping at loved ones, then collapsing into guilt. These are signs your nervous system is overloaded. Together, we’ll use somatic tools to build more capacity and respond with compassion instead of shame.
Sleep, Focus, & Motivation Stuggles
When your system is overloaded, it’s hard to rest or focus—even if you're exhausted. You might feel foggy, wired but tired, or unable to start anything. In therapy, we gently reconnect you to your body’s rhythm and rebuild a sense of agency, one step at a time.
Perfectionism & Overfunctioning
Many high-achievers come to therapy feeling burnt out, guilty for resting, and unsure how to stop pushing. We’ll look at where these patterns began and support you in softening the critical inner voice so that rest and ease feel possible—not dangerous.
Shame, Guilt, & Internalized Pressure
Burnout often brings hidden shame: “Why can’t I handle this?” “Am I just being lazy?” These aren’t flaws—they’re protective responses. Therapy helps you unlearn the pressure to prove your worth and replace it with self-trust and internal permission to be.
Caregiver Burnout & Invisible Labor
If you're constantly holding space for others—at work, at home, or both—you may feel like there’s nothing left for yourself. We’ll explore the toll of emotional labor, and help you reconnect to your needs without guilt, setting boundaries rooted in self-respect.
We slow down. We reconnect. And we build something stronger than just surviving together.
What Healing Can Look Like…
This work isn’t about “fixing” you.
It’s about supporting the parts of you that have been working hard to survive. We’ll move gently, learning new ways to relate to your thoughts, emotions, and body with more compassion.
Notice what’s happening internally instead of pushing it away
Practice nervous system regulation skills that feel natural to you
Release shame and perfectionism through parts work (IFS)
Reclaim agency over your time, boundaries, and inner voice
Build a life that honors your limits without losing your passion
Imagine
Feeling rested in your body, not just your schedule
Setting boundaries with care—not guilt
Moving through stress with tools that actually work
Knowing your worth isn’t defined by what you produce
Reconnecting with joy, softness, and aliveness
Letting go of perfectionism and meeting yourself with grace
How Burnout Therapy Works
Let’s Start Reconnecting to your body, your needs, and your sense of self.
Reach Out
Schedule a free, no-pressure, no-charge consult.
You’ll share a little about what’s been going on and what support you’re seeking. I’ll answer any questions and we’ll see if we’re a good fit.
Build Trust & Safety
We go slow and stay present.
Together, we’ll explore the thoughts and patterns that keep you stuck (like overfunctioning, self-criticism, or collapse) and gently begin shifting them. We’ll use somatic tools, inner child work, and compassionate curiosity every step of the way.
Reconnect & Reclaim
Rediscover your aliveness and rebuild your nervous system from the inside out.
Therapy isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what works. We’ll identify your needs, reinforce safety, and help you feel like yourself again, even when life is hard.
FAQs
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You're not alone. Many of my clients appear “fine” to others while feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or exhausted inside. In our work together, we’ll gently explore what's beneath the surface—whether that’s emotional suppression, nervous system shutdown, or protective patterns developed over time—and start reconnecting you to your body, your voice, and what you actually need.
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Yes. You don’t have to “have it all figured out” to start therapy. If you feel stuck, numb, or like you’ve lost access to your emotions, that’s something we can explore together. We’ll move at a pace that feels safe, using somatic and trauma-informed practices to build awareness and help your system feel again—without flooding or retraumatizing.
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Burnout and depression often overlap. If you’re feeling emotionally drained, unmotivated, or like you’ve lost your spark, it could be burnout, depression, or both. In therapy, we’ll explore the root of what you’re experiencing—from nervous system fatigue to chronic stress, people-pleasing, or perfectionism—and tailor the healing process to your story.
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Yes—especially for high-achievers, caretakers, and those raised to equate self-worth with productivity. Together, we’ll unpack where that guilt comes from (often family, culture, or trauma), and begin shifting into a gentler, more sustainable relationship with rest, support, and yourself.
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That’s a valid concern. Many of my clients come in after talk therapy didn’t go deep enough. My approach is somatic and trauma-informed—we focus on what your body holds, not just what your mind says. We’ll use practices like nervous system tracking, parts work (IFS), and body-based grounding to create real, embodied shifts—not just insight.
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That inner voice is often shaped by chronic stress, trauma, or systems that taught you to ignore your needs. In therapy, we’ll work on untangling that shame and reconnecting with the parts of you that are trying to survive. You’re not broken—you’re carrying too much, and you deserve support.