I am a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping clients navigate burnout. I am passionate because I have been there and was tired of getting unhelpful answers from people who meant well but did not seem to understand. Advice like ‘sleep it off’ and ‘take a deep breath’ we're common and it felt like I was putting a bandaid on a gaping wound. I promise, life does not need to be a constant cycle of burning out and starting again. Through our work together we will explore ways to ‘stitch’ the gaping wound so you are actually able to heal and move towards a more balanced life. Through our work together I will use imagery and analogies to help you better understand how and why your body and mind is reacting the way it is. Like a birds eye view, I am able to see some of the signs that are right in front of you but are too zoomed in to see clearly. In a non-judgmental space I use education and a bit of humor to help you see the full picture and move towards a healthier balance.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

I love online therapy because it feels more causal than in office sessions. I ask the stereotypical ‘what brings you to therapy’ or ‘how was your week’ and you direct the conversation from there. We will discuss things that are bothering you and work towards finding a way forward. No scary therapy terms or secretly judging you, just open and honest communication and collaboration.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I work with burnt out professionals who have realized that their past way of thinking is no longer working. Their mental health was never a priority, but not taking care of themselves is making it hard to keep their current pace. I have been there and it was a miserable place to be. With burnout one thing is inevitable, either you slow down and make changes or your body will do the slowing down for you and take extreme measures. So let’s get in front of that all or nothing scenario.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Helping compassionate professionals feel more in control of their work-life balance without the pressure of giving everything 110% Despite being good at their job and finding meaning in what they do, my clients find that balancing their life outside of work has left them feeling overwhelmed and drained. Before clients come to see me, they don’t know what a balanced life looks like or if it is even possible. They worry that they have gone too far down their chosen path and there is no turning back. They fear that they will never reconnect with family and friends or find joy outside of work again. Putting all their energy into work has left them tired and unsure how to break the cycle.

About Katelyn Smith