Therapy & Counseling
Burnout & Work Stress Therapy in the South Bay
Burnout is the exhaustion, cynicism, and depleted sense of accomplishment that builds up under chronic, unrelenting stress, most often from work. Therapy for burnout helps you recover your energy, rebuild boundaries, and address any anxiety or depression underneath, so you stop running on empty. It is common among high achievers, and it is very workable.
- Licensed clinicians
- In person and virtual
- Free 15-minute consultation
- Accepting new clients
We see clients in person at our Hermosa Beach office and virtually across California.
The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, marked by exhaustion, mental distance from one's job, and reduced effectiveness. It is not a personal failing, and it responds to support.
Source: World Health Organization.
What burnout can look like
- Bone-deep exhaustion that rest does not fix
- Cynicism, detachment, or dread about work
- A drop in motivation, focus, or sense of accomplishment
- Irritability, trouble sleeping, or physical tension
- Losing interest in things outside of work too
Our approach
We help you recover and then build something more sustainable: real boundaries, restored energy, and a clear-eyed look at what needs to change. Because burnout often travels with anxiety and depression, we treat what is underneath rather than just the symptoms, all within your wider individual therapy.
As Jack Foley, LMFT, puts it:
"Burnout isn't a willpower problem, it's a sustainability problem. You can't out-discipline a schedule that would exhaust anyone."
What to expect
Care begins with a free 15-minute consultation. From there we match you thoughtfully and build a plan to recover and protect your energy, at a pace that feels manageable.
Where we are
One South Bay office.
All of California.
Our office is in the heart of the South Bay. Warm, private, and a world away from the clinical waiting room. For clients throughout California who can't make it in, we deliver the same uncompromising standard of care virtually.
2200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ste 308, Hermosa Beach · Telehealth statewide
How it works
Starting is simple.
Book a free consultation
A confidential 15-minute call to understand what you need.
Get matched
We pair you with the right clinician for your goals.
Begin care
Start in person or online, at a pace that feels right.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is burnout a mental illness?
No. The World Health Organization classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon, not a medical condition. But it often overlaps with anxiety and depression, which are very treatable, so it is worth addressing rather than pushing through.
What are the signs of burnout?
The classic three are exhaustion, cynicism or detachment from work, and a drop in a sense of accomplishment. It often shows up as fatigue, irritability, dread, and trouble caring about things you used to.
How is burnout different from depression?
Burnout is usually tied to chronic stress in a specific area, often work, while depression is broader and pervasive. They can overlap, and part of our job is sorting out which is which so you get the right support.
Can therapy help with burnout?
Yes. Therapy helps you recover, rebuild boundaries and energy, and address any anxiety or depression underneath, so you are not just patching the same leak over and over.
Do you offer burnout therapy online?
Yes, in person in the South Bay and via telehealth across California.
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