Burnout - What We Treat

I feel like I’m running on empty
and can’t catch up.


Burnout is more than just being tired or stressed.

What Does Burnout Look Like?

Burnout is more than just being tired or stressed it’s a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged pressure and overwhelm. It can creep up slowly, until one day you realize you’re completely depleted, disconnected, and unable to keep pushing forward the way you used to.

Signs of Burnout:

You might be experiencing burnout if you notice:

  • Persistent fatigue that doesn’t go away with rest

  • Feeling detached, resentful, or cynical toward your job or responsibilities

  • Difficulty concentrating or staying productive

  • Losing motivation for things you once cared about

  • Heightened irritability or emotional ups and downs

  • Trouble maintaining relationships because you have “nothing left to give”

  • Physical symptoms such as headaches, tension, or stomach issues

Burnout doesn’t just affect one aspect of your life — it impacts your relationships, health, and overall sense of well-being.

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How Therapy Can Help

At Collaborative CBT, we provide a space to pause, reflect, and reset.

Together, we’ll work to:

  • Recognize the patterns leading to burnout and how they’ve been reinforced

  • Challenge unhelpful beliefs like “I can’t say no” or “I’m only valuable if I’m productive”

  • Rebuild boundaries between work and personal life

  • Learn tools for rest and recovery that actually help recharge your energy

  • Explore new ways to cope with stress so it doesn’t reach a breaking point

  • Reconnect with your values finding purpose and meaning outside of productivity

Why Burnout Happens…

Burnout often stems from long-term exposure to stress without enough recovery time.

Some common causes include:

  • Heavy workload and long hours

  • Lack of control over your role or decisions

  • Unclear expectations or ever-changing demands

  • Limited support from managers, colleagues, or loved ones

  • Poor work-life balance with little time for rest or connection

  • Perfectionism or high self-pressure feeling like nothing is ever enough

Over time, this cycle of overwork and under-recovery leaves you feeling stuck and depleted.

Moving Forward With Balance

Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means your mind and body are asking for change. With the right support, you can recover from burnout and learn healthier, more sustainable ways to manage stress.

Therapy can help you restore balance, reclaim your energy, and reconnect with the parts of your life that bring you joy.

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