Therapy for High Achiever Burnout
Affirmative Experiential Therapy for BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Immigrants, and TCK Individuals in New York & New Jersey
When Success Comes at a Cost
You’ve worked hard, accomplished a lot, and built a life that looks successful on the outside. But internally, you feel exhausted, disconnected, and weighed down by pressure. No matter how much you achieve, it never feels like enough.
The constant drive to “do more” and “be better” keeps you in a cycle of stress and self-doubt. Even as you receive recognition and achieve milestones, you may still feel unworthy or behind.
You push through fatigue, suppress stress, and keep going because slowing down feels impossible…but at what cost?
Left unaddressed, burnout doesn’t just go away—it worsens, often leading to serious mental and physical health issues. Ignoring it can lead to long-term health consequences that are far more difficult to reverse. The good news? Change is possible
Burnout among high achievers is common, but it doesn’t have to be your normal. Therapy can help you create a life that feels as good as it looks.
Recognizing the Need for Change
For many high achievers, burnout reaches a tipping point when:
The exhaustion becomes unbearable, and you realize you can’t keep going like this.
A major life event—such as a career shift, breakup, or new baby—prompts deep self-reflection.
A health scare forces you to slow down, but you struggle with how to do so.
A job setback shakes your confidence, making you question your identity and future.
You’re simply tired of living in a state of anxiety, pressure, and self-criticism.
Signs of High Achiever Burnout
Chronic fatigue – Feeling exhausted even after rest
Irritability and cynicism – Short fuse, resentment, or questioning the meaning of your work
Anxiety or depression – Feeling overwhelmed, restless, or emotionally numb
Brain fog – Trouble concentrating, making decisions, or remembering things
Perfectionism & imposter syndrome – Struggling with self-doubt and never feeling “good enough”
Physical symptoms – Headaches, tension, digestive issues, or sleep disturbances
Work-life imbalance – Work dominating your time at the expense of relationships and personal well-being
Decreased productivity & procrastination – Feeling stuck in cycles of overwork and avoidance
Burnout and Marginalized Identities
For many high achievers, the drive to succeed is deeply ingrained. It may come from early experiences where your worth was tied to achievement. For those from marginalized communities, burnout is often intensified by systemic oppression.
Perhaps you’ve internalized cultural messages—like the model minority myth or Black excellence—that demand you work twice as hard to be seen, accepted, or safe. Over time, these patterns become automatic, making it hard to slow down even when your body and mind are begging for rest.
Whether you're navigating the pressure of perfectionism, societal expectations, systemic oppression, or cultural narratives about success, therapy is a space where your whole experience is honored. Together, we’ll explore how these forces have shaped your relationship with work, achievement, and self-worth, so you can redefine success on your own terms.
Healing from the Inside Out:
How Therapy Can Help
I take an experiential and integrative approach to therapy, which means we don’t just talk about change—we engage in deep, transformative work to shift patterns on a subconscious and nervous system level.
Methods like Brainspotting, somatic therapy, drama therapy, and mindfulness-based practices can help access and heal the deeper emotional roots of burnout.
Let’s go beyond intellectual insight or surface-level solutions like self-care tips or productivity hacks, and instead work together at a deeper level to:
Uncover the subconscious patterns driving your burnout
Heal the perfectionism and self-doubt that keep you stuck in overwork
Rewire your nervous system to build resilience and reduce stress
Shift from fear-based motivation to a more sustainable, easeful way of being
Learn to embrace ease, freedom, and joy without guilt
This is about more than just managing stress—it’s about transforming the way you relate to yourself, your work, and your life.
A New Way Forward
Burnout recovery isn’t just about working less—it’s about living differently. The goal is to move from a life ruled by pressure and obligation to one guided by passion and purpose. Therapy can help you:
Feel less anxiety and stress in your daily life
Develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with work
Cultivate self-compassion and confidence
Create space for joy, rest, and meaningful connections
Shift from fear-driven motivation to a sense of genuine fulfillment
You don’t have to keep running on empty. It’s possible to be successful and feel good about your life at the same time. If you’re ready to step off the burnout cycle and into a more sustainable way of living, I’d love to support you on that journey.
If you’re ready to break free from burnout and rediscover yourself beyond the hustle, let’s work together.
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS:
In-person and online options
Online therapy sessions are offered throughout New York & New Jersey. Our in-person office is conveniently located in downtown Brooklyn.
26 Court Street, Suite 409, Brooklyn, NY 11242