Is burnout holding you back from the life you know you could have?
Burnout doesn’t show up all at once. It sneaks in. The long nights. The pressure that never seems to let up. The quiet voice saying, “I should be able to handle this.” One day you’re powering through. The next, your brain feels foggy, you can’t focus, and even simple things feel weirdly impossible.
Your motivation fades from the things that used to light you up.
You feel irritated or drained.
You stop recognizing the version of yourself you used to be.
Maybe you’ve noticed things like:
- feeling mentally wiped out no matter how much you rest
- dreading work or daily tasks that used to feel manageable
- trouble concentrating, staying organized, or completing things
- feeling more irritable, sensitive, or emotionally checked out
- waking up tired, even after a full night’s sleep
- feeling guilty for slowing down or saying no
- running on caffeine, deadlines, or sheer adrenaline
- feeling disconnected from your goals, relationships, or even yourself
If you’re reading this and thinking, “yeah… this is me,” you’re not alone. This is something we see often, especially in people who’ve been pushing past their limits for too long. Burnout has a way of quietly taking over your focus, your energy, your patience, and the way you talk to yourself. Until it’s hard to ignore anymore.
Many Canadians come to therapy at Shift Collab because burnout has left them feeling depleted, stuck in survival mode, and unsure how to stop pushing without everything falling apart. Together, we’ll explore what led you here and find ways to move forward without everything depending on you giving more.
Why Canadians choose Shift Collab for support with burnout
Burnout often comes from carrying too much for too long. The pace that never seems to slow down, high expectations, and the feeling that stopping isn’t an option. At Shift Collab, our therapists work with burnout every day. They understand how it builds over time and how hard it gets to slow down without things unraveling. In sessions, you talk through what’s been demanding so much from you and where slowing down feels hardest. The support is shaped around your life, not a generic plan, helping you slow down, get curious about what’s been going on, and stop burnout from running the show long term.
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Therapy for burnout might be right for you if you want to…
feel less overwhelmed and wiped out by the everyday life
set boundaries without the guilt spiral
feel your energy and motivation return without overdoing it
get out of survival mode so it’s easier to start and finish things
stop feeling like you’re “failing” when you're simply exhausted
get support from a therapist who understands burnout and the pressures of being ambitious, busy, and human
What burnout therapy looks like at Shift
Therapy for burnout isn’t about learning how to push harder. It’s about slowing down long enough to understand what’s been happening beneath the exhaustion, and what needs to change so it doesn’t keep repeating.
In therapy at Shift, you might:
- learn how to manage overwhelm, racing thoughts, and emotional exhaustion
- rebuild everyday habits that make rest possible and guilt-free
- unpack the beliefs and expectations that have kept you overworking or chasing perfection
- set boundaries that protect your time and energy
- figure out what you need to feel fulfilled instead of drained
- find your way back to the motivation and spark you thought you’d lost
What makes therapy for burnout at Shift Collab different?
Work with a therapist who really gets burnout. Only 5 percent of applicants join our team, and the ones who do bring an average of 11 years of experience supporting people through burnout and major life stress.
With 125+ therapists, we match you with someone who specializes in burnout, work stress, setting boundaries, and any other areas you want support in.
If something feels off after 30 days, we’ll rematch you with a new therapist and cover your next session. No awkwardness.
Therapy from anywhere in Canada, seven days a week. No waitlists. No rearranging your life to make it work.
See why over 16,000+ Canadians choose us.
Meet our therapists who specialize in burnout👋
Meet our therapists who specialize in burnout👋
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is burnout?
Burnout is what happens when stress stops being temporary and starts becoming your baseline. It’s the result of being under constant pressure for too long, often from work, caregiving, or responsibilities that don’t let up.
Rather than one bad week or a busy season, burnout slowly wears down your energy, motivation, and sense of capacity. Things that used to feel manageable start to feel heavy. Rest doesn’t fully help. And over time, it can feel like you’re running on empty, even when nothing specific has gone wrong.
How do I know if I’m burned out or just stressed?
Stress usually comes and goes. Burnout is when the stress becomes constant and your system can’t recover. If you feel exhausted even after resting, disconnected from your work, overwhelmed by simple tasks, or unlike yourself, you may be experiencing burnout rather than everyday stress.
Why do I feel so exhausted even when I sleep?
It’s not laziness. It’s your system running on fumes. Burnout can disrupt your nervous system and make real rest difficult. Your mind stays “on,” even when your body is trying to relax. This can lead to brain fog, emotional fatigue, and trouble concentrating, which are common burnout signs people often misinterpret as laziness or lack of motivation.
Why can’t I focus or get things done like I used to?
When you're burned out, your brain is overloaded. Tasks that used to feel simple start to feel impossible. This often leads to guilt, shame, or pressure to “try harder,” which only intensifies the burnout cycle.
Can online therapy help with burnout?
Absolutely. Online therapy can help you understand what’s fueling your burnout, learn strategies to recover, and build healthier patterns that protect your well-being long-term. It’s an accessible, flexible way to get support without adding another stressful task to your day.
What happens in therapy for burnout?
You and your therapist look at what’s been draining you, how you’ve been coping, and what needs to shift so you can feel more like yourself again.
How long does it take to see progress with burnout?
Everyone is different, but many people begin noticing relief within a few weeks — things like improved energy, less irritability, better focus, and fewer emotional ups and downs. Recovery from burnout is a process, but small changes add up.
Can therapy help with burnout at work or in my career?
Definitely. Many Shift Collab clients seek therapy specifically for work burnout, career overwhelm, and professional stress. Your therapist can help you navigate work expectations, leadership pressure, boundary-setting, conflict, perfectionism, and finding balance without sacrificing your goals.
How do you match me with the right therapist?
Our care team reads your note closely and connects you with a therapist who understands burnout, work-related stress, and is licensed in your province. We consider your goals, preferences, schedule, and any other areas of support you need.
Where can I learn more about burnout?
You can explore our therapist-written articles to learn how to spot burnout symptoms, recover from chronic stress, and rebuild a healthier relationship with work. A great place to start is with these blogs:
5 Ways Therapy Ignites Recovery from Burnout
Burnout and Perfectionism: How to Break the Cycle and Feel Like Yourself Again
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