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JennaMcGonegal
THERAPY
BURNOUT + HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY THERAPY
Many people seek therapy for burnout and anxiety after years of pushing too hard — functioning well on the outside while feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or on edge underneath. This can look like constant overthinking, difficulty resting, disrupted sleep, or a slow disconnection from the things that once felt meaningful.
Stress and anxiety are a natural part of life. But when they become persistent or start shaping how you work, rest, and relate to others, it may be time for support. I specialize in therapy for burnout and anxiety, which more often than not go hand in hand.
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BURNOUT + ANXIETY
Burnout doesn't just leave you exhausted — it often leaves you anxious too. When your nervous system has been stuck in overdrive for long enough, that "tired but wired" feeling stops being occasional and starts being your baseline. Rest stops feeling restful. You might find yourself lying awake at night unable to switch off, or dreading the week ahead even during the weekend.
The relationship tends to go both ways. Anxiety can drive the overworking, perfectionism, and difficulty saying no that leads to burnout in the first place. And burnout, in turn, can make anxiety worse, leaving you simultaneously exhausted and unable to slow down.
This is why I treat them together. Therapy for burnout that doesn't address anxiety often only scratches the surface, and anxiety therapy that ignores chronic stress and overextension can miss the bigger picture. Real relief usually requires looking at both.
BURNOUT + HIGH-FUNCTIONING ANXIETY OFTEN SHOW UP AS:
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Feeling 'tired but wired'
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Difficulty slowing down or resting
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Racing or 'what if' thoughts
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Disrupted sleep
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Irritability or emotional reactivity
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Difficulties concentrating or feeling present
BURNOUT + ANXIETY THERAPY CAN HELP YOU:
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Understand what's driving your stress + anxiety
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Regulate your nervous system and reduce overwhelm
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Prevent burnout without sacrificing your goals or values
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Feel more present, calm, and confident
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Reconnect with a sense of balance and ease
You don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out. Book a free, no-pressure consultation to see how burnout + anxiety counselling can help.
MY APPROACH TO BURNOUT AND ANXIETY COUNSELLING
I offer a collaborative, relational approach to burnout and anxiety therapy that's honest, grounded, and rooted in everyday life. As someone who knows firsthand what it's like to overthink, struggle to slow down, and loosen the grip of control, I bring my human side into the room. Humour, warmth, and authenticity are always welcome here.
I work from the belief that burnout and anxiety aren't problems to be fixed. They're messages from your nervous system worth listening to. Through mindfulness and somatic practices, including Accelerated Resolution Therapy, we'll build your awareness of what your body is telling you, regulate your nervous system, and develop tools you can use in your daily life. Relief doesn't have to wait until everything is resolved. I aim to help you feel it early.
At the same time, I believe in addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms. For many people, burnout and anxiety are fuelled by unresolved experiences, early relational patterns, and deeply held beliefs around perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-worth. Moving at a pace that feels safe for you, we'll gently work through these layers, healing the parts of you that learned to hold themselves to impossible standards or take responsibility for everyone else's feelings.
My goal is for you to leave each session feeling heard, clearer, and more connected to yourself. Want to learn more or see if we'd be a fit? Book a free, no-pressure consultation or contact me today.