THERAPY FOR MEN IN HIGH-PRESSURE CAREERS

Work stress and burnout hit different when you’re constantly trying to keep up

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You’re beginning to dread going to work, and the money isn’t enough anymore.

The constant assumptions made about you and your culture are exhausting. The covert (and sometimes overt) questioning of your knowledge and expertise is weighing on your spirit. You’re an ambitious person, but it’s draining to be in a high-intensity workplace that demands so much of your energy.

You’ve taken on extra hours or extra projects. Maybe you told yourself it would help you secure a raise or promotion down the line, but if you’re being totally honest with yourself, a part of you knows you took on the work to be seen as more competent.

You’re tired of feeling caught in this cycle:

Walking on eggshells around your co-workers or your boss
Spending more of your free time ruminating on workplace conflicts and workplace politics
Feeling isolated from your friends, family, and loved ones

how i can help

Move from workplace survival mode to thriving as your full self

Because you’re an emotionally attuned person who’s had to suppress certain emotions, we take our time building trust and rapport so we can get to the heavy stuff. I often hear, “Reaching out to you and seeking therapy were big steps for me.”

I help clients not only identify what triggers their work stress, but also notice their body’s responses.

I guide you through the process of getting in touch with your inner world and listening to what it has to tell you.

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imagine if you…

Understood the impact of work on your identity

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Work with someone who understands what you’re going through. Start to trust your innate wisdom of who you are again.

Could stop feeling so distanced from your deeper emotions

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Your sensitive heart and your ambition are strengths - get reacquainted with how they interact with all of your emotions (even the ones that are “difficult” to feel fully).

Felt connected to others again

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When we feel more connected to our bodies and our emotions, we can feel more confident and safe with being vulnerable with loved ones.

faqs

Common questions about therapy for men in high-pressure careers

Yes! I love working with those of you who are first-timers in therapy, and I’ve had a lot of experience working with men who have never been in therapy before.
Therapy can give you a place to talk openly about the pressure you’re carrying without feeling like you have to perform, have the right answer, or keep everything together. If work has started taking over your life, therapy can help you better understand what is driving that pressure, recognize patterns that are no longer serving you, and find ways to create more balance. The goal isn’t to make you less ambitious. Therapy is here to help you build a life where your career doesn’t have to come at the expense of your relationships, interests, or sense of self.
Burnout can look different for everyone. You might feel exhausted even after taking time off, find yourself becoming increasingly frustrated or resentful about work, have trouble concentrating, or feel like you never really leave work behind. You may also notice that hobbies, friendships, exercise, or other things you used to enjoy have slowly disappeared from your life. If your career is taking up so much emotional or mental energy that there isn’t much left for you or the people you care about, it may be worth exploring what’s happening.
Internal Family Systems, or IFS, is a therapeutic approach that helps you better understand the different “parts” of yourself and the roles they play in your life. For example, one part may push you to keep achieving, another may worry about disappointing others, while another may simply feel exhausted and need a break. Rather than fighting or ignoring these feelings, IFS helps you understand where they come from, what they may be trying to protect you from, and how you can develop a healthier relationship with them.
Yes! I am a licensed therapist in Oregon, and I provide therapy through telehealth. Clients must be physically located in Oregon during their therapy session. This allows me to work with clients in Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Eugene, Bend, and other communities throughout Oregon.
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