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When Burnout Feels Like Being Stuck: A Nervous System Perspective for Therapists

For many therapists, burnout doesn’t arrive as a dramatic collapse.
It shows up as a quiet stuckness — a sense that everything feels heavier, even when nothing is “wrong.”
I wrote this article from a nervous system perspective for therapists who feel exhausted, disconnected, or perpetually “on,” and are wondering why pushing harder isn’t working anymore.

If this resonates, the full article is here 👇

Therapist Burnout Isn’t a Motivation Problem. It’s What Happens When Therapists Forget How to Rest

Therapists are often the steady presence everyone else leans on.
But what happens when the one holding space hasn’t felt truly rested in a long time?
Burnout in mental health professionals rarely looks dramatic. It’s quiet, functional, and easy to overlook — showing up as exhaustion beneath competence.
This piece explores why burnout isn’t a motivation problem, but a nervous system that hasn’t had enough real recovery — and why rest isn’t a luxury in clinical work, it’s sustainability.
If you’ve ever felt wired and tired at the same time, this one might resonate. Full article is here 👇