Therapy for Working Women
Navigating burnout, anxiety, career transitions, and the pressure of doing it all—you don’t have to do it alone.
Virtual therapy in WA, ID, MT & UT • Private-pay practice
Emma is tired.
Not the kind of tired that a good night's sleep fixes. She's an Emergency Room nurse, a mom, and a partner — and by every measure she should feel proud. At work she can't afford to lose focus. People's lives depend on her being present, sharp, and steady — no matter what's waiting for her at home.
And there's always something waiting. A kid who needs her. A relationship that needs tending. A household that doesn't run itself. A healthcare system that keeps asking more from the people who already give everything. She carries all of it. Quietly. Competently. The way she always has.
But lately she sits in her car after her shift, not ready to walk through the door and give what's left of herself to everyone waiting inside. She loves her family. She loves her job. So why does she feel like she's disappearing?
Ava is restless.
She's spent twelve years in the classroom and she's good at it — genuinely good. Her students remember her. Her colleagues respect her. But lately she sits at her desk after the last bell wondering how much longer she can keep pouring from a cup that never gets refilled.
It's not the teaching that drains her. It's everything around it — the paperwork, the meetings, the mandates that keep piling up until the part she actually loves gets buried underneath it all. She became a teacher because she wanted to connect with kids and make a difference. Somewhere along the way that got harder to find.
She feels guilty for even thinking it. Teaching was supposed to be her calling. So why does it feel like she's slowly disappearing inside a job she used to love?
Naomi can't slow down.
She manages crews, meets deadlines, and solves problems before most people even see them coming. On a job site she's the one everyone turns to. But off the clock her mind never stops — the lists, the decisions, the mental load of holding it all together at work and in her personal life.
She holds herself to a standard most people couldn't sustain. Mistakes feel personal. Asking for help feels like proof that she's not as capable as everyone thinks she is. So she keeps going, keeps pushing, keeps handling it — because that's what she does.
She keeps telling herself she'll rest when things calm down. But things never calm down. And she's starting to wonder if the drive that got her this far is the same thing that's slowly grinding her down.
Gabriella is barely keeping up.
She stepped away from her career to be there for her kids during those early years — and she doesn't regret it. But now that they're all in school full-time she's ready to return. Ready in theory, anyway. Walking back through an office door after years away feels harder than she expected.
She tries to get up early to get everyone out the door on time but often finds herself running behind. And once she gets to work the anxious thoughts make it hard to focus on what actually matters. The harder she tries to get a handle on things, the more overwhelming it all becomes.
She doesn't want to lose this job. She needs it. But more than that — she wants to find her footing again. She knows somewhere underneath the anxiety and the overwhelm there's a version of her that can handle this. She just needs help finding her way back to her.
Names and details have been changed to protect privacy. These examples reflect real-life situations.
Emma found her way back.
Emma came to therapy looking for one hour that was just hers. No patients to stabilize, no family to hold together — just space to breathe and figure out what she actually needed. What she found was more than that. Together we explored the patterns and beliefs underneath the exhaustion, and what it really meant to take care of herself the way she took care of everyone else. She still loves her work. She still shows up fully for her family. But now she shows up with something left in the tank — because investing in herself turned out to be one of the best things she ever did for the people she loves.
Ava found her fit.
Ava came to therapy hoping to find a way to push through — to adjust her mindset and keep doing what she'd always done. What she found was something more. Together we explored her strengths, values, and what had originally drawn her to teaching in the first place — and worked through the thoughts and beliefs that had been keeping her stuck. She began to understand why the work had started to feel so heavy — and what it was telling her about what she needed next. She didn't leave teaching. She found a better fit within it. Today Ava still shows up for her students — in a new teaching position that is giving her the change she needs — knowing who she is, what she values, and what she has to offer.
Naomi found room to breathe.
Naomi came to therapy wanting her brain to slow down. What she found was that it wasn't just a busy mind — it was constant pressure to stay ahead, get it right, and not let anything slip. Together, we explored the part of her that kept everything moving — the rules it followed, what it feared, and how it was keeping her in overdrive — and began building a more flexible, sustainable way of showing up. Naomi still shows up fully on the job site. But now she does it knowing she doesn't have to hold everything together alone.
Gabriella is finding her footing again.
Gabriella came to therapy wanting to stop feeling like she was constantly falling behind. What she found was that the anxiety driving that feeling — the pressure to stay on top of everything — was something she could learn to work with, not just push through. Together, we've been building practical tools to quiet the noise, organize her time, and prioritize what actually matters. She's learning to notice anxious thoughts without letting them run the show. It's a process. Some days are harder than others. But Gabriella is showing up — for herself, her family, her work, and the life she wants — and that's exactly where progress begins.
If any of those stories felt familiar — you’re not alone. And you’re in the right place.
You’ve been holding a lot — at work, at home, and in your own mind. Therapy doesn’t have to be about doing more or pushing harder. It can be a space to slow down, get clear, and start showing up in a way that actually feels sustainable.
How do I know if I'm ready for therapy?
If you've been asking yourself that question, you're probably ready. Readiness doesn't look like having it all figured out or hitting rock bottom — it looks like a quiet sense that something needs to change and a willingness to explore what that might be. If you're tired of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're just going through the motions, that's enough. You don't have to have the right words or know exactly what you need. That's what we'll figure out together.
Does my reason for coming to therapy have to be work-related?
Not at all. While I specialize in working with women navigating burnout, career transitions, and the pressures of professional life, what we talk about in session follows you — not a predetermined agenda. Many women come in because of work stress and find that what needs the most attention is something happening at home, in their relationships, or in how they see themselves. That's not a detour — that's the work. Life doesn't fit neatly into categories, and therapy shouldn't either. Whatever is weighing on you most is exactly where we start.
I'm not currently working but planning to return — can you still help me?
Absolutely. Returning to work after time away is its own kind of transition — and it brings real emotional weight with it. It's common to feel anxious about stepping back in, overwhelmed about where to even start, or worried about how you'll manage splitting your time and energy between work and everything else you're already carrying. Those aren't small things — and they're exactly the kind of challenges therapy can help with.
Some of my clients are burned out and still in the thick of their careers. Others are returning to work after raising a family, considering going back to school, or figuring out what their next chapter looks like professionally. And some are still deciding what direction to take altogether.
Wherever you are in that process, the combination of therapy and career and personality assessments I offer is designed to meet you there. Whether you need help processing the emotional weight of the transition, clarity about what kind of work actually fits who you are now, or both — we can build a path forward that makes sense for your specific situation.
I’ve been to therapy before — how might this experience be different?
Therapy isn't one size fits all — and it doesn't have to be one and done. Different therapists bring different tools and perspectives, and what you needed at one point in your life may be different from what you need now. If you've done therapy before, that work still matters. It's part of your story.
What you'll find here that you may not have found before is a combination of clinical therapy and career and personality assessments — including the MBTI® and WOWI — that goes beyond emotional support. It's a space where you can gain clarity about how you're wired, what you value, and how to see what's getting in your way through that lens.
The right support at the right time can make all the difference. If this sounds like it might be that moment for you, I'd love to connect.
I know I could benefit from therapy, but I'm so busy — how do I fit it in?
You're already juggling a lot — adding one more thing to your schedule can feel impossible. That's exactly where virtual sessions come in. There's absolutely a time and place for in-person therapy, but virtual sessions mean no commute and no waiting room. A lunch break in your car, after the kids are in bed in your pajamas, between meetings — if you have 50 minutes and a private space, we can make it work.