--- title: Therapy for Burnout | Somatic Recovery | Heiser Counseling description: Somatic therapy for burnout, chronic stress & exhaustion — addressing the nervous system and the patterns that got you here. Telehealth in TX & WA. Private pay. url: https://heisercounseling.com/services/burnout-stress canonical: https://heisercounseling.com/services/burnout-stress author: Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA credentials: Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA location: Texas (telehealth) · Washington State (telehealth) practice: Heiser Counseling — 800 S. FM 1626, Suite 102, Buda, TX 78610 contact: destany@heisercounseling.com | 512-937-3991 --- # Therapy for Burnout | Somatic Recovery | Heiser Counseling > Burnout isn't laziness or weakness. It's what happens when a capable person runs on empty for long enough. Therapy for burnout goes deeper than a holiday — it addresses the nervous system and the patterns that created the burnout in the first place. **Provider:** Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA **Location:** Texas (telehealth) · Washington State (telehealth) **Contact:** [destany@heisercounseling.com](mailto:destany@heisercounseling.com) | [512-937-3991](tel:5129373991) **Book:** [Request a free consult](https://heisercounseling.com/connect) --- ## Why willpower won't fix burnout Burnout isn't a productivity problem. It's a nervous system problem. You've been giving from an empty cup for so long that your body has started shutting systems down to protect itself. The standard advice — take a holiday, set better limits, do more self-care — often fails because it doesn't address the underlying patterns. Therapy for burnout goes deeper: regulating a nervous system that's been running on fumes, and examining the identity wiring that made relentless output feel like the only option. Often those patterns involve self-worth tied to output, relational dynamics (you're the one who holds things together), or unprocessed chronic stress that never had a chance to discharge from your body. Somatic therapy is particularly effective here — because burnout lives in the body as much as the mind. > "Rest isn't the cure if the pattern keeps demanding the same of you." — Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA --- ## Signs & Symptoms of Burnout & Stress - Exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix - Cynicism or emotional detachment - Nothing feels meaningful anymore - Resentment toward people you care about - Going through the motions - Physical symptoms: headaches, illness, tension **You might be here because:** You used to love your work. You used to have energy for people you love. You're not sure where that person went — and you're scared they're not coming back. --- ## Therapeutic Approaches for Burnout & Stress ### Somatic Reset Regulate a nervous system that's been running on fumes — teaching it what safety and restoration actually feel like. ### Identity Work Explore the beliefs about productivity, worth, and responsibility that keep you giving past your limits. ### Boundary Building Not just saying no — understanding why it's been hard, and building a different relationship with your own needs. --- ## What to Expect from Burnout & Stress Therapy **01 — Free Consult** We talk about what burnout looks like in your life and whether this is the right fit. **02 — Assessment** We map where you are on the burnout spectrum and what's driving it — because the causes shape the treatment. **03 — Restoration** Working with your body and mind to restore capacity, not just manage symptoms. **04 — Sustainable Change** We address the patterns that led here — so you don't end up back in the same place in 18 months. --- ## Session Details - **Session length:** 50 minutes - **Format:** Telehealth (video) - **States served:** Washington & Texas - **Fee:** Private pay — superbill provided - **Frequency:** Weekly or biweekly --- ## Common Questions About Burnout & Stress Therapy ### Is burnout a mental health condition? The WHO recognizes burnout as an occupational phenomenon. It's not a clinical diagnosis, but it has real psychological and physiological effects that respond well to therapeutic support. ### Can therapy actually help burnout? Yes — especially when therapy addresses both the body (nervous system dysregulation) and the mind (beliefs, patterns, identity). A purely cognitive approach often isn't enough on its own. ### I don't have time for therapy. What should I do? That feeling is part of the burnout. The inability to prioritize yourself is often what got you here. Telehealth with flexible scheduling is specifically designed for this. ### How is burnout different from depression? They overlap significantly. Burnout is typically context-driven while depression is broader. Both are real, both deserve attention, and both often benefit from similar approaches. ### What does therapy for burnout actually involve? Burnout therapy works at multiple levels: regulating a nervous system that's been running on fumes, exploring the identity patterns (worth tied to output, difficulty with limits), and building sustainable change rather than just managing symptoms. Somatic approaches are particularly effective because burnout lives in the body as much as the mind. ### Can I do burnout therapy via telehealth? Yes — and telehealth is often the most practical format for someone experiencing burnout. No commute, no parking, no additional demand on an already depleted system. Destany offers burnout therapy via telehealth across Texas and Washington State. --- ## About the Therapist **Destany Schadder, LPC, R-DMT, MA** is a Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Washington State), and a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist. She specializes in trauma, anxiety, somatic therapy, and EMDR, bringing a body-first approach to mental health treatment. Heiser Counseling is based in Austin, TX and offers telehealth services across Texas and Washington State. - [Learn more about Destany](https://heisercounseling.com/about) - [View all services](https://heisercounseling.com/services) - [Request an appointment](https://heisercounseling.com/connect)