What do you do when being a therapist
doesn’t feel fun anymore?
You used to have starting and ending sessions on time down to a science - and you could make it look easy - but these days you are dragging yourself to get going. Getting up, getting yourself to the office (or computer screen) - it used to be a synch and now it's a slog.
You’re tired.
You’re seeing clients around the clock - because that’s what you need to do to earn a living, right? It doesn’t feel graceful or gracious anymore. You have to fight to stay present, to stay alert, and when the day finally does come to an end - you don’t have anything left to give anyone else, especially not yourself. After a day’s work you still have people in your life who [love you] need things from you.
You do what has to be done but that doesn’t mean you’re happy about it. Maybe you feel bad that you’ve been scraping the bottom of the barrel (when it comes to your energy reserves) and are pretty cranky most of the time [if you're being totally honest].
You’ve been less caring and compassionate
but you haven’t said the B word yet.
{No, not that one!}
BURNOUT
You know you need a break - (so you can avoid the breakdown) but honestly you have no clue how to logistically make that happen. People rely on you and the income you bring in so taking time off does not feel like a viable option.
And at the same time, you know you can’t keep this up.
You’re more unhappy and feel less like yourself everyday. Sometimes you wonder if it would be better to go back to working for a group practice or community mental health, because at least then, you’d have a day off.
Or…
maybe you’re in a different boat.
You’re not burnt out, but you are definitely BORED.
You’ve been a therapist for awhile and things have gotten stale. You don’t get the warm fuzzy feeling or goosebumps in sessions the way you used to. What used to feel fresh and exciting is now drab and dull.
You still care about your clients and believe in the work you do - but it’s all become so mechanical - like you’re on an assembly line. Client comes in, you sit down, talk for 53 minutes, they leave, and the next person comes in. There you are again, wishing you went pee in the few minutes between sessions instead of scrolling on your phone. And shoot! You forgot to eat. 😢
Your days feel repetitive and predictable.
You feel like you could do this in your sleep.
You’re starting to get restless.
You want to feel that rush of excitement from trying something new and taking on a new challenge. New ideas come to you at random moments and swirl around in your head. You get a flash of excitement but when it comes to actually taking action, you feel lost and don’t know what to do. You want to keep learning and growing and you’re open to doing things “outside the box,” but that damn inner critic rears its ugly head and tells you to “just be happy” with what you have and “stop wanting so much.”
You lurk on therapist Facebook Groups looking for stories of other people who’ve done new and brave things. You’ve thought about attending an event or a retreat, but something inside of you is hesitant to connect with other therapists because you’ve been burned before. You want to take the leap but you don’t want to do it alone.
Have you ever wondered ….
What it would be like to have a practice where you feel energized and fulfilled and free to care for yourself so you’re the best version of yourself - as a therapist, wife, mom, daughter, friend…
☑️ Have the type of relationships that you want with your friends and family
☑️ Actually experience balance between your work and home life
☑️ Feel proud of yourself and how you show up as a mom [say goodbye to mom guilt!]
Imagine if you woke up…
Surrounded by a community of therapists who knew you, supported you, and wanted to help you feel more fulfilled in your work and be the best mom you can be?
Sounds too good to be true, right?
It’s actually not.
You want support and connection with other women who get it (and I mean really get it). So that when you share the nitty gritty things, you don’t feel judged. You feel solidarity. And you know it’s real. There’s no need to put on a face. Nobody’s got time for that. There’s no competition. Just women showing up and sincerely cheering each other on.
I mean, c’mon…
Is that even possible?
I’m glad you asked!
This private practice life can be hard.
And it’s even harder when you’re a mom.
As a therapist and a mother, you want….
MORE
More time for connection - with your friends, your family, and yourself
More time to travel - to see the world, your people, and to do what you love.
More time to be creative, teach, write, and do the things that make you feel alive.
More time to be at peace and just exist. (Not responsible for anything or anyone) ← Doesn’t that sound GOOD?!
LESS
Less stress
Less pressure
Less bullshit
Less loneliness
But you also know that doesn’t exactly match up with what your life looks like now.
Let me tell you a secret:
You can’t think your way
to your dream practice and your dream life.
Sound too harsh?
It’s honest.
You have to take action.
If you want your life to change, you can start with one small step. Try something simple - like surrounding yourself with people who want the same things you do and know how to help you get there.
The #RealLife Numbers
Percent of therapists surveyed reported that they experienced burnout in 2023
52
Percent said that work-life balance contributes to their feelings of burnout
60
Percent said they’ve considered leaving the mental health field
29
Together, We Can Beat the Odds
We all need…
♥️ to be reminded that they’re doing an amazing job at home and work
♥️ to be celebrated and given credit for being a business owner and doing the work itself
♥️ to feel connected with other women who are therapists, moms and entrepreneurs
That’s why I created
TheraMama Haven
where every therapist mom finds her sanctuary
Because the challenges we face as therapists, business owners, and moms aren’t the same as everyone else! At TheraMama Haven, we understand the unique challenges that TheraMamas face in juggling professional responsibilities with the demands of motherhood on a deeper level.
It’s time to
Connect with your people
& Create the life you want.
You are not alone.