Online therapy in Austin and the state of Texas
Therapy for Healthcare Workers
Does it feel like you are carrying a lot of responsibility and stress on your shoulders?
You have been busy caring for others. Often, you work long hours on your feet without breaks. It may be difficult to take time off due to low staffing. Some of your patients have been increasingly complex and that has taken a toll on you. Having responsibility for people’s lives puts a lot of strain on you to do everything perfectly. You also feel pressure from administration and management at every turn.
You may feel stuck in a routine that is not helpful. Your family doesn’t understand how physically and emotionally draining it can be in your field. You put all you have into your career and may have lost a part of yourself along the way.
You may be experiencing
Burnout and stress
Feeling that you aren’t good enough at what you do
Being exhausted when off from work
Being unable to move on from a difficult case
Not sleeping well and unable to practice self care.
Taking care of others is your profession, now it's time to look after yourself.
As someone who has worked in hospitals for several years, I understand how challenging and exhausting the field can be, especially after the COVID pandemic.
With therapy, you can develop skills to better cope with the challenges you face. have a safe space to discuss difficult on-the-job experiences, build relationships with others, and remember activities you enjoy doing while you're not working. .
Counseling for Healthcare Professionals Can Help
Process feelings about difficult cases
Develop coping skills to get you through challenging situations
Become more aware of your emotions and thought patterns
Improve your physical health and self care
Rediscover who you are outside of work
Develop a manageable work life balance
FAQs
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I have worked in all the major areas of the hospital including ED, ICU, Med Surg, and even NICU and postpartum throughout my career. I’ve also done outpatient clinics as well.
Besides COVID, working in a hospital can be emotionally draining and I want to be there as a support person who understands the hospital culture and the unique challenges that medical professionals experience on a daily basis on the job.
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As healthcare professionals, we all have a calling to help others.
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Therapy is not a one size fits all process. It is customized depending on what the presenting problem is.
I use multiple approaches including stress management, processing trauma, and focusing on what is important to have a fulfilling life outside of work.