Specialties:
Burnout & Overwhelm
Online Therapy for Burnout & Overwhelm in Maryland
If you have been running on empty for too long, burnout can start to feel like your new normal. You might wake up tired, push through your day on sheer willpower, and still feel like you did not accomplish enough. Overwhelm can make even simple decisions feel heavy. You may notice irritability, emotional exhaustion, or a sense that you are losing pieces of yourself in the effort to keep up.
Burnout often builds quietly. It shows up when responsibilities pile up, when expectations grow, or when you keep telling yourself you should be able to handle more. Over time, your energy drops, your motivation fades, and your usual coping skills stop working. You might feel disconnected from your work, your relationships, or the version of yourself you used to recognize.
Support can help you break that cycle. Together, we look at what is draining you, explore the pressure you have been carrying, and rebuild your sense of balance and control. Counseling gives you space to slow down, reconnect with your needs, and create changes that help you feel grounded and capable again.
FAQ’s About Burnout & Overwhelm
What Burnout and Overwhelm Are
Burnout and overwhelm show up when you have been carrying more than your system can manage for too long. It often begins quietly. You push through stress, handle responsibilities, and try to keep up even when you are running on empty. Over time, the exhaustion grows. You may feel drained, detached, or unable to focus, and the smallest tasks can feel huge. Burnout becomes a concern when your energy, motivation, and ability to cope keep decreasing instead of recovering.
How Burnout and Overwhelm Feel In Real Life
Everyone experiences burnout and overwhelm differently. They can feel like:
Physical exhaustion
Morning fatigue no matter how much sleep you get. Tension in your body. Headaches or stomach issues that show up during high stress.
Emotional depletion
Feeling numb, uninspired, or emotionally flat. Irritability that appears without warning. A sense of dread about starting the day.
Mental strain
Difficulty concentrating. Forgetfulness. Feeling scattered or mentally foggy even with simple tasks.
Everyday patterns
Avoiding responsibilities because you have nothing left to give. Losing interest in things you used to enjoy. Pulling back from friends or family because even connection feels like effort. Feeling like you are moving through your life on autopilot.
If any of these feel familiar, you are not alone. Burnout and overwhelm are common reactions to prolonged pressure, not signs that you failed or should have handled more.
Why Burnout and Overwhelm Happen
Your mind and body are designed to handle stress in short bursts. When stress becomes constant or you hold yourself to high expectations without rest or support, your system begins to shut down to protect you. This response is not a lack of willpower. It is a sign that your system needs recovery, space, and care.
How We Treat Burnout and Overwhelm Together
Therapy offers a place to understand how you reached this point and how to rebuild your energy and clarity. Together we:
Build awareness
Identify the patterns and pressures that have been wearing you down so you can see what your system needs.
Restore your nervous system
Learn grounding and regulation skills that help your body shift out of constant stress.
Shift thought patterns
Work with the beliefs or expectations that keep you pushing past your limits.
Rebalance your life
Clarify what actually matters to you and identify what can be simplified, adjusted, or released.
Rebuild connection and meaning
Explore what helps you feel purposeful, steady, and more like yourself again.
The goal is to help you feel more present, more energized, and more capable of managing your life without sacrificing your well-being. With the right support, you can recover from burnout and move forward with clarity and steadiness.