Online Therapy for Trauma & Burnout Recovery
For adults in NY, IA, PA, GA & all PsyPact states
“Trauma is what happened that shouldn’t have and what should’ve happened but didn’t.”
— Linda Thai
What is Trauma & Burnout?
Trauma can be viewed as any internal or external event that overwhelms the body’s ability to cope. It is not only caused by external events like violence or accidents but also from internal experiences like chronic stress and emotional neglect. If we are not able to manage or process the experience, it is trauma.
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork. It often occurs in environments where individuals feel overwhelmed, unappreciated, or unable to meet constant demands.
Are You Feeling Burned Out?
It’s not your fault. Society rewards women for being selfless people-pleasers who light themselves on fire to keep others warm. Eff that nonsense! YOU matter. Perfectionism and unrealistic standards are unsustainable, especially for HSPs (highly-sensitive persons). Too many years of masking/maintaining the status quo will leave you exhausted and miserable.
You aren’t just feeling the typical stress of modern adulthood…you are:
On the verge of exploding if one more person asks for one more thing from you
Constantly feeling emotionally & physically drained
Irritable & impatient with colleagues, friends, & family
Doing everything “right” but still feeling unhappy & empty
Wondering if you can really “have it all”
Does it feel impossible to slow down?
You are high-achieving and know how to get stuff done but it still feels impossible to say “no” or take a break to rest and enjoy your success without everything falling apart.
You are the resilient, strong, responsible one that others go to for support. Well, you have needs too! I’m honored to create a safe space where you can fall apart and receive care, support, honest feedback, and advocacy. You don't have to suck it up & deal or settle for less than you deserve. A more peaceful & aligned life is possible for you.
Who Can Benefit?
You are sick of the constant pressure to sacrifice yourself & your needs
You want to listen to your body & create a schedule that's aligned with your values
You know you deserve more rest, joy, love, peace, fun, & freedom
You are eager to tap into your innate wisdom & trust your authentic self
You’d like to step away from the hustle & grind culture to embrace your ideal lifestyle
You feel ready to recalibrate your life into one you don’t need to escape from
Your Nervous System is the Key!
The nervous system plays a crucial role in healing trauma by regulating the body's response to stress and facilitating emotional processing. Trauma affects the autonomic nervous system, triggering the fight-flight-freeze-fawn response and dysregulating emotions.
Trauma-informed therapies (EMDR, IFS, Somatic Embodiment) target the nervous system which help to restore balance through techniques like mindfulness, breathwork, and body-centered approaches. These methods help with regulating arousal levels, processing traumatic memories, and building resilience. By promoting a sense of safety and grounding, the nervous system can facilitate trauma healing and support emotional well-being.
Therapy for Trauma & Burnout Recovery can help you…
Have a safe space to examine painful experiences
Increase your capacity & flexibility to ride the waves of life
Retrain your brain with how it searches for evidence when scanning your environment & interpreting the data it finds
Engage in self-soothing strategies that provide relief
Feel more emotionally resilient
Put away painful experiences from your past
Respond rather than react to triggering experiences
Feel safer to set & communicate boundaries & needs with others
FAQs
about treatment for burnout & trauma
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I view trauma as something that happened to you that impacts your ability to cope. It could also be positive things that were missing from your life.
Here are specific ways trauma may show up:
* Low self-esteem
* Unwanted thoughts, memories, flashbacks
* Trouble with regulating emotions
* Avoiding upsetting places, situations, people
* Difficulty communicating with others
* Trouble with setting or maintaining boundaries
* Feeling on edge or anxious
* Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
* Headaches, stomachaches, fatigue, chronic pain
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Relational and trauma from childhood are the most common types of trauma I work with. These types of trauma may result from:
* Domestic violence
* Childhood abuse/neglect
* Gaslighting/Emotional abuse
* Abandonment
* Sexual harassment/assault
* Bullying
* Discrimination/oppression
* Generational trauma
* Children of emotionally immature parents
* Controlling parents
* Parents with mental health struggles
* Physically/emotionally unavailable parents
* Parental divorce/witnessing parental abuse or conflict
* Adult children of alcoholics (ACOA)
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Trauma therapy will be uniquely designed to fit your needs. There is no one-size-fits-all approach or pace of treatment that works for everyone.
Depending on your needs and goals, we will choose from the variety of treatment modalities I have been trained in that address trauma.
Trauma-informed care involves choice, context, and connection. Your safety and agency are top priorities in our work together.
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We’ll start with a 20-minute phone consultation to see if we are a good fit to work together.
Then we will work on creating safety and a collaborative plan that is personalized to your needs and wants. We can explore the variety of approaches to see what combination of strategies work best for your healing journey.
