BURNOUT & OVERFUNCTIONING THERAPY IN LOUISVILLE, KY AND ONLINE ACROSS KENTUCKY
Find calm, reclaim balance, and reconnect with you.
You don’t have to earn your rest.
High-functioning doesn’t mean fine.
You deserve more than survival mode.
You’ve spent so long pushing through, but something in you knows: this pace isn’t sustainable.
You may be the one who always shows up, takes care of everyone else, keeps the plates spinning. Maybe you’re the go-to friend or coworker, the overachiever, the reliable one. And yet, you’re exhausted—physically, emotionally, mentally. You find yourself snapping at your partner, forgetting things that used to be automatic, or lying awake at night even when you’re bone tired. You know something has to change, but slowing down feels terrifying.
It’s not weakness—it’s wear and tear.
You’ve spent years being the reliable one. Maybe you learned early on that staying busy or staying useful kept you safe. Maybe doing more felt like the only way to stay connected or in control. Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means your body and your heart are asking for something different. You’ve outgrown the version of life that only allows for survival.
You don’t have to unlearn it all at once. Even noticing that you’re tired of carrying so much is a powerful beginning. It’s okay if it feels unfamiliar to imagine a life with more ease. Therapy gives you room to explore that—without pressure, and without judgment.
THIS MIGHT BE THE FIRST TIME YOU’RE LETTING YOURSELF SAY “I NEED SOME HELP.”
Your burnout isn’t just about being busy. It’s about years of internalized pressure, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and being told—directly or indirectly—that your worth is tied to what you do and how well you do it. Whether that pressure comes from culture, family, trauma, or your own high expectations, the result is the same: chronic stress and disconnection from your own needs.
The truth is: you’re allowed to take up space.
You don’t have to keep proving your value. You don’t have to run yourself into the ground to deserve love, rest, or peace. You can learn to soften, to say no, to listen to your own body and heart. And therapy can be the first space where you begin.
If you’re burnt out and overfunctioning, you might be…
Taking care of everyone else but neglecting your own needs
Feeling resentful, depleted, or emotionally numb
Struggling to rest without guilt or anxiety
Experiencing brain fog, sleep issues, or chronic tension
Therapy with me is…
A collaborative space where you can set down shame and perfection
A space to reconnect with your body, your needs, your voice
Focused on healing the why behind burnout—not just surface-level fixes
Grounded in real understanding—not just theory. I’ve been there, too.
Therapy with me is not…
Productivity coaching or pushing you to do more
A quick fix for something that took years to develop
Judgmental or dismissive of your experience
Just about coping— we dig deep
I’m here to help with…
Reconnecting with your body and nervous system
Unlearning hustle culture and internalized pressure
Emotional exhaustion and resentment
Learning how to rest without guilt
Burnout recovery
Chronic overfunctioning or people-pleasing
Perfectionism and inner critic work
Boundaries in relationships
what you’ll learn here:
How to rest and listen to your body
We’ll gently reconnect you with the signals your body sends—hunger, fatigue, tension, emotion—and help you honor those needs rather than override them.
How to set boundaries without shame
You’ll learn to say no without spiraling into guilt, and create space in your life for things that truly nourish you—without constantly managing other people’s emotions.
How to feel enough, even when you’re not “doing” as much
We’ll work through the beliefs that tie your worth to your performance, and help you reconnect with the part of you that knows: You are already enough.
What we’ll work on
Imagine a life where…
01 you START YOUR MORNINGS WITHOUT DREAD
You feel more grounded, not rushed or reactive. You move through your day with intention, not urgency.
02 you say “no” without overexplaining
Boundaries feel possible—and you trust yourself to set them, even when it’s hard.
03 you REST WITHOUT GUILT
You reclaim your weekends, your evenings, your peace. And you enjoy it.
what if REST DIDN’T HAVE TO COME LAST?
You deserve care, too. Let’s take the next step together.
Questions?
FAQs
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Burnout isn’t just feeling tired—it’s emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion from chronic stress. If you’re feeling detached, overwhelmed, or like you can’t keep up no matter how hard you try, therapy can help clarify what’s going on.
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You can appear high-functioning and still be deeply burnt out. In fact, many of my clients are outwardly successful but feel completely depleted on the inside. Therapy is a place where you don’t have to hold it together.
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That depends on your goals. Some clients feel relief in a few months, others stay longer to work through deeper patterns. We’ll tailor it to what you need.
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Yes! I offer virtual sessions across Kentucky and in-person sessions in Louisville, KY.