You are not lazy. You are not a failure. You’re human and you’re exhausted from carrying more than anyone ever truly noticed. You deserve care, connection, and a life that doesn’t just look okay from the outside, but actually feels good on the inside. In our work together, we’ll gently explore whats beneath the exhaustion including unresolved trauma, stress, unrealistic expectations you've placed on yourself, or pressure to hold it all together. We will work to reconnect with yourself so that life feels like survival mood and more like living. 

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THE IMPACT OF DEPRESSION & BURNOUT

You’re exhausted, but rest doesn’t help. The motivation is gone and the joy is missing. And no matter how hard you try to push through, something still feels off. This might be burnout or depression. It could be that you’re in a functional freeze still getting things done, but feeling numb, disconnected, or like you're moving through life on autopilot. Whatever you call it, this isn’t about being lazy, dramatic, or weak. This is your nervous system asking for help. You've been surviving for so long that your body and mind are finally saying, “I can’t keep going like this.”

 

The truth is, burnout and depression can be quiet. They don’t always look like falling apart. They often look like smiling when you're struggling, checking all the boxes while feeling empty inside, or holding everything together even though you feel like you're falling apart on the inside. You might still be functioning but you’re not really feeling. That’s not a failure. It’s a signal.

 

In our work together, we’ll gently explore what’s underneath the exhaustion. It might be unprocessed trauma, stress or the pressure of always having to hold it all together. We’ll move at your pace to help you reconnect with yourself again. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. ​

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THE IMPACT OF HEARTBREAK & GRIEF

There is a common misconception that grief and heartbreak are reserved only for major losses: death, divorce, or tragedy. But the truth is, grief is a shape-shifter, taking many forms. It’s not just about what you have lost, but also about what you longed for and never had. Grief can come from the love you gave that wasn’t returned, the future you planned that never unfolded, or the people you trusted who let you down. It can be the slow ache of realizing a relationship will never be what you hoped for or the quiet sorrow of feeling unseen and unchosen.

 

Grief and heartbreak aren’t just emotional experiences; they live in your body, shaping your thoughts, behaviors, and the way you move through the world. They can be found in the lingering sadness after a breakup, the emptiness left by someone who was once your safe place, or the loneliness of growing apart from those you once held close. They can stem from emotionally distant or neglectful parents, betrayal by a partner, or the slow erosion of a relationship that once felt unbreakable. Grief can also arise from life transitions: letting go of who you used to be, saying goodbye to a chapter you weren’t ready to close, or struggling to accept a reality that doesn’t match your dreams.

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The pain of loss can manifest in ways you don’t always recognize:

• Persistent sadness and emotional numbness

• Feeling like a part of you is missing

• Hopelessness about love, connection, or the future

• Difficulty trusting again

• Guilt and self-blame ("If only I had done something differently")

• Waves of anger, resentment, or deep longing

• Difficulty concentrating or feeling present in daily life

• Sleep disturbances or exhaustion

• Isolating from others or fearing new emotional risks

• Becoming overly self-reliant or avoiding vulnerability

• Questioning your worth or feeling fundamentally unlovable

 

So often, people try to minimize their heartbreak, loss, or grief, saying things like, "Other people have it worse," or "I should be over this by now." But these feelings do not follow a timeline. There is no right way to heal. Your pain is valid, and acknowledging it is not a sign of weakness, it’s an act of self-compassion.

 

HEALING THE WOUNDS 

One way we begin healing is through self-awareness and self-acceptance. Based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), we all have different parts of us that carry pain, parts that protect us, parts that hold sadness, and parts that just want to be loved. When you experience heartbreak, sadness or loss, these parts go into survival mode, doing whatever they can to shield you from more pain. Some may push others away, while others may cling too tightly. Some may make you numb, while others replay the past on an endless loop, searching for answers. In session we will begin to notice not just what these parts are saying, but how they show up in the body. You might feel tension in your chest, a knot in your stomach, or a sense of heaviness in your shoulders. By gently tuning into these sensations with curiosity, not judgment, we can learn to listen to what your body is holding and what it’s trying to protect us from. This embodied awareness allows us to meet ourselves with compassion and create space for healing, not just in the mind, but throughout the nervous system.

 

Therapy can help gently guide you out of survival mode and into healing. It’s about learning honoring your feelings and trusting that things can feel lighter and more manageable.

 

You are not broken. You are healing.  And that healing starts with giving yourself permission to feel.

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