The only journey is the one within.
- Rainer Maria Rilke
Stress, Burnout & Overwhelm Therapy in Fort Collins & Northern Colorado
Therapy for stress, burnout, perfectionism, and overwhelm in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. Learn to reconnect with yourself and find relief.
When it feels like you're carrying everything
You may look like you're holding it together on the outside.
You show up. You meet deadlines. You care deeply. You keep going.
But inside, you're exhausted.
Maybe your mind never stops. You're constantly anticipating what's next, trying to keep everyone happy, or feeling responsible for things that aren't yours to carry. Rest feels uncomfortable—or impossible. Even when you slow down, your nervous system doesn't.
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable, and deeply caring. They've learned to survive by doing more, trying harder, and staying one step ahead. Eventually, that way of living becomes overwhelming.
Not because they're weak.
Because no one can carry that much forever.
You might be experiencing...
Constant stress or overwhelm
Burnout from work, caregiving, or simply trying to hold everything together
Overthinking and feeling mentally “on” all the time
Feeling responsible for everyone else's emotions
Difficulty resting without guilt
Perfectionism and relentless self-criticism
Trouble knowing what you actually need
Feeling disconnected from yourself
Physical symptoms of chronic stress
Feeling like you've lost yourself while taking care of everyone else
There is nothing wrong with you.
One of the greatest reliefs people experience is discovering that they are not broken.
Your nervous system has adapted to the environments, relationships, expectations, and experiences that shaped you.
The constant doing.
The hypervigilance.
The overthinking.
The pressure to perform.
The feeling that everything depends on you.
These patterns often make perfect sense when we understand where they came from. Stress isn't just something happening inside you. It's often the result of living within systems—family, work, culture, or faith—that have quietly taught you to override your own needs.
Your body isn't the enemy. It's often the first place that begins telling the truth.
You are not defective.
You are responding in very human ways to circumstances that have asked too much of you.
My approach
Therapy isn't another place where you have to perform.
It's a place to arrive, to be, to become.
We'll explore questions like:
What keeps you feeling responsible for everything?
What happens inside when you try to rest?
Which parts of you believe you must always be productive or available?
What is your body trying to communicate?
What would it look like to care for yourself with the same compassion you offer everyone else?
My work draws from parts work, mindfulness, nervous system awareness, values-based living, and practical skill building.
Together we'll learn to:
Understand what's driving your stress
Build practical tools for calming overwhelm
Listen to your body's signals
Develop healthier boundaries
Learn when to hold on—and when it's time to let go
Replace self-criticism with compassion
Live more from your own inner wisdom than from external pressure
Healing doesn't happen by trying harder.
It happens by practicing a different relationship with yourself.
Together we'll become curious about the patterns that keep stress alive—not with judgment, but with compassion.
Imagine...
Imagine waking up without immediately feeling behind.
Imagine resting without guilt.
Imagine making decisions from clarity instead of fear.
Imagine trusting yourself.
Imagine feeling connected to your own life again.
This isn't about becoming a different person.
It's about returning to the person who has been there all along beneath the pressure, striving, and constant responsibility.
FAQs
Yes. Burnout often involves more than work stress. Therapy can help you understand the deeper patterns that contribute to burnout while developing healthier ways of relating to work, relationships, and yourself.
Is therapy helpful for burnout?
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I don't think I have anxiety. I'm just overwhelmed.
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Many people I work with wouldn't describe themselves as anxious. They simply feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or like they're carrying too much. Therapy can help you understand what's contributing to those experiences and develop sustainable ways of finding relief.
Do you work with high achievers and caregivers?
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Yes. Many of my clients are thoughtful, conscientious people who have spent years caring for others or holding significant responsibility. Together we work toward creating a life that includes both meaningful contribution and genuine rest.
You can reach me via my contact page or email me!
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How can I contact you?
I provide therapy for adults throughout Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and across Northern Colorado through both in-person and telehealth sessions.
Serving Northern Colorado
Ready to begin?
If you're tired of carrying everything alone, therapy can become a place where you no longer have to.
I'd be honored to walk alongside you.
Payment & Pricing
I deeply value accessibility and making my services available to all who are engaged in and respectful of this offering. I have limited sliding scale spaces if a reduced rate is needed, for a single session or a season. If you want to discuss more, let’s connect.
50 minute session - $160 investment
Insurance Information
I am currently an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies but I will provide you with a monthly statement that you can submit to the insurance company for possible reimbursement.