- 75 South Church Street Pittsfield MA, 01201
- 215 Delaware Ave Delmar NY, 12077
- (413) 251-0268
You used to feel driven, capable, maybe even passionate about your work. Now you’re dragging yourself through each day, running on empty, wondering how something you once cared about has come to feel so hollow or so unbearable. You’re still showing up. You’re still performing. But inside, something has shifted, and you’re not sure how much longer you can keep going like this.
Burnout isn’t a personal failing. It’s the predictable result of sustained pressure without adequate recovery and it affects people at every level, in every industry. Whether you’re a healthcare worker who has given everything, a professional climbing a ladder that no longer feels worth climbing, or someone whose career anxiety has started bleeding into every corner of your life, therapy can help you find your footing again.
his isn't ordinary tiredness. You wake up already depleted. The weekends don't restore you. No matter how much you rest, you go back to work feeling like you never lef
The enthusiasm that used to come naturally has been replaced by detachment, resentment, or a creeping sense that none of it matters.
Your job has been so central to who you are that burning out feels like losing yourself. Or maybe you've been so consumed by career anxiety that you can't remember the last time you were fully present for anything.
Burnout doesn’t resolve on its own and neither does the anxiety, perfectionism, or people-pleasing that often fuels it in the first place. Therapy gives you a dedicated space to slow down, understand what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and start making changes that are sustainable.
Our therapists work with you to untangle the professional pressures from the deeper patterns — whether that’s chronic overcommitment, difficulty with boundaries, fear of failure, or a work environment that has genuinely asked too much of you. We use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based techniques to help you shift your relationship with work, reconnect with what actually matters to you, and rebuild a life that isn’t running on fumes.
We work with people navigating:
A lot of people who come to us for burnout have spent months, sometimes years, trying to push through, optimize their routines, or wait for things to get better on their own. By the time they reach out, they’re not just tired of work; they’re tired of feeling this way. If that’s where you are, you’re in the right place.
Therapy starts with understanding your specific situation: what your work demands look like, where the pressure is coming from, and what role your own habits and thought patterns play in keeping you stuck. Some of what we work on will be practical — boundary-setting, communication strategies, how to evaluate whether a job or career path is actually right for you. Some of it will go deeper, into the beliefs about productivity, worth, and success that have quietly been running the show.
Sessions are 50 minutes, available in-person at our New York and Massachusetts locations as well as via telehealth — making it easy to fit therapy into even a packed schedule. You don’t need to be in crisis to start. In fact, the earlier you come in, the more options you have.
Taking time for therapy when your schedule is already overwhelming can feel counterintuitive. Here are some of the questions we hear most from people considering therapy for career stress and burnout.
Work stress typically eases when the stressor does a deadline passes, a difficult project ends, and you feel relief. Burnout is different. It’s persistent, it follows you home, and it doesn’t resolve with a long weekend or a vacation.
No. Therapy isn’t about telling you what to do, it’s about helping you get clear on what’s actually happening and what you actually want. Sometimes that leads people to make changes in how they work.
We offer telehealth sessions as well as morning and evening availability where possible, so you don’t need to carve out a midday block or commute to an office. Many clients find that the hour they invest in therapy each week pays back significantly in focus, decision-making, and the energy they’re no longer spending managing chronic stress.
Yes, we accept a range of insurance plans. We encourage you to reach out so we can verify your specific coverage and walk you through your options. We’re committed to making care accessible, and we’ll help you understand what to expect before your first session.
You’ve spent long enough pouring everything into work with nothing left over for yourself. At Tri-State Psychotherapy Group, we’re here to help you find your way back to energy, to meaning, and to a life that feels like yours again. Contact us today and let’s get started.
