Burnout Therapy for Women in Toronto and Across Ontario

Burnout can feel like more than being tired. You may feel physically or emotionally depleted, overwhelmed by things you used to manage, increasingly irritable or numb, or like you're simply going through the motions. You may still be getting everything done, but it takes more out of you than it used to and you never seem to feel fully caught up or restored.

Yes. Burnout doesn't always mean you can't function. You may still be working, caring for others, meeting deadlines, and handling responsibilities while feeling completely depleted underneath. In fact, being able to keep pushing through can make burnout harder to recognize until the ways you've always managed things stop working as well as they used to.

When you've spent a long time staying ready, responsible, and focused on what needs to happen next, slowing down may not automatically feel restful. Your mind may keep running through unfinished tasks, anticipating problems, or reminding you of what you should be doing. We can get curious about what makes putting that responsibility down feel so difficult.

When you've been carrying too much for too long, even ordinary demands can begin to feel overwhelming. Things that once felt manageable may take more energy, patience, or concentration than you have available. That doesn't necessarily mean you've suddenly become less capable. It may be a sign that you've been operating without enough room to recover for a long time.

Yes. Burnout can show up as exhaustion, but it can also leave you feeling anxious, impatient, easily overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from what you feel. Some women notice they cry more easily, while others feel like they can't feel much of anything at all.

You don't need to know what needs to change before coming to therapy. In fact, figuring that out can be part of the work. We can start with what's feeling hardest right now and gradually make sense of what's been taking so much out of you, without turning therapy into another thing you have to get right.

Therapy isn't about helping you become more efficient at carrying everything. We'll look at the pressure, expectations, and patterns that have kept you pushing through, including what can make it difficult to slow down, ask for support, or make room for yourself. From there, we can work toward a way of living that feels more sustainable and includes you in it, too.

Yes. I offer online burnout therapy for women in Toronto and across Ontario through secure video sessions. You can attend from a private space that feels comfortable and works for you.

You don't need to arrive with lots of energy, know exactly what you want to work on, or have the right words. You can come as you are. We can start wherever you are and move at a pace that feels manageable.

The World Health Organization describes burnout as an occupational phenomenon caused by long-term workplace stress, rather than a medical condition. Depression is a diagnosable condition that affects mood across every part of life. The two share symptoms such as exhaustion and low motivation and can happen together. If you are unsure which you are experiencing, we can talk it through, and I may suggest a visit to your family doctor as well.

Recovery depends on how long you have been depleted and what is still asking for your energy. Some women notice changes within a few months of regular sessions, and longer patterns take more time. We will check in regularly about how therapy is going.

Some people take a leave and many keep working while they recover. We can look at what is realistic for you, and if a leave makes sense, your family doctor can help with the medical side.

Individual sessions are $175 for 60 minutes. Most extended health plans in Ontario cover sessions with a Registered Social Worker, and I provide a receipt after each session.