Stressed? Burned Out? Overwhelmed? There’s a Reason You Feel This Way.
Many people who seek mental health care describe a familiar struggle. They’ve taken on too much—overworking until they’re exhausted, juggling everyone else’s needs, or turning to substances or anger to cope. They’ve tried to change, but the same patterns keep pulling them back. At some point, they reach a breaking point and say, “Enough is enough.”
The truth is, there are always reasons for why we do what we do. These patterns don’t appear out of thin air—they’re shaped by our history, our relationships, and the ways we’ve learned to protect ourselves from painful feelings like shame, guilt, or fear. But the strategies that once helped us survive often start to get in the way of living a full, balanced life.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
When clients meet with me, I don’t hand them a list of things to “fix.” Instead, our work begins with understanding the roles they’ve taken on—whether it’s pushing themselves to achieve, feeling responsible for everyone else’s comfort, or getting stuck in cycles of self-criticism. We talk about where these patterns came from, how they’ve been working hard to protect them, and why they’ve been so difficult to change on their own.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative. I don’t believe in shaming people for the ways they’ve coped. Instead, I help clients step back and see that these patterns actually made sense at one time—they were efforts to find safety, belonging, or relief. Together, we explore how to loosen their grip and build healthier ways of responding that are more connected to who they really are and what they value.
In our sessions, clients can expect:
A non-judgmental space to talk openly about what’s really going on.
Practical tools to reduce anxiety, stress, or guilt without relying on old coping habits.
Support in setting boundaries, making balanced choices, and caring for themselves without feeling selfish.
A deeper sense of connection to themselves—the part of them that feels calmer, clearer, and more grounded.
Discovering the parts of themselves who overworks to manage things like guilt, shame and trauma.
Moving Forward
The work I do is especially helpful for people who find themselves constantly saying “yes” when they want to say “no,” carrying more than their share, or numbing out with work, substances, or distractions. My goal isn’t to erase the parts of you that have been trying so hard to cope—it’s to help you live alongside them in a way that feels more balanced and less pressured.
Over time, clients often describe feeling less driven by guilt, less stuck in cycles of exhaustion, and more connected to their values. Healing comes from discovering that you are not the roles you’ve taken on, nor the habits you’ve leaned on—you are something deeper, steadier, and far more resilient. Counseling gives us the tools to help you live from that place.
You don’t have to figure this out alone. With the right support, it is possible to move beyond survival mode and toward a life that feels calmer, more authentic, and more fully your own.
👉 Curious about what this could look like for you? Visit asbury-counseling.com to learn more or schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
