Stress & Burnout Therapy Ottawa - Support for Lasting Healing
Take the first step towards healing. At Nūrish Psychotherapy, we offer to individuals supportive and specialized stress/burnout therapy Ottawa residents and beyond rely on.
You're juggling everything, but it never feels like enough.
Maybe you’re:
Constantly overwhelmed, even after a full night’s sleep
Snapping at loved ones or isolating yourself
Struggling to focus or stay motivated
Feeling physically drained or emotionally numb
Questioning if you're headed for burnout or already there
Burnout isn’t just about being “too busy.” It’s a sign that your nervous system is maxed out. Whether it’s workplace stress, caregiving fatigue, or the invisible pressure of “doing it all,” it can take a serious toll on your mental health.
At Nurish Psychotherapy, we help adults in Ottawa understand their stress, set boundaries, and recover from burnout in a compassionate, sustainable way.
How therapy can help with Stress and Burnout
Our therapists provide a non-judgmental space where you can:
Identify the sources of your stress (including hidden ones)
Process resentment, guilt, or perfectionism that may be fueling burnout
Learn practical tools to regulate your nervous system
Reconnect with your needs, values, and energy
Set boundaries without guilt
Develop a healthier relationship with productivity and rest
Whether you're in survival mode or trying to prevent a crash, we’ll meet you where you’re at and help you build a life that feels more manageable and more you.
Stress Often Doesn’t Come Alone
Our team specializes in supporting clients with stress, burnout, and related concerns like anxiety, perfectionism, ADHD, and trauma. We offer individual therapy for adults across Ontario, with both in-person sessions in Ottawa and secure virtual therapy available.
Our Approach to Burnout and Stress
At Nurish Psychotherapy, we tailor treatment to your needs. Depending on your goals, your therapist may draw from approaches like:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-based therapy
Compassion-focused therapy
Somatic techniques
Trauma-informed care
We also recognize how burnout is shaped by external pressures — like capitalism, discrimination, or caregiving demands. You don’t have to “fix” yourself. You just need space to heal.
You just made the first step in your journey!
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EMILY LIGHT
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
(QUALIFYING)
Burnout & ADHD | Ages 5+
CBT, ACT, ERP & Motivational Interviewing
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, OCD, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Intergenerational Trauma, & Self-esteem Challenges
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SARA ORSINI
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
EMDR Trauma Therapist | Ages 12+
EMDR, CBT, DBT, ERP, Psychodynamic Therapy, & Mindfulness
Anxiety, OCD, ADHD, Trauma, Self-esteem, Relationship Challenges, Burnout, Intergenerational Trauma, & Eating Disorders
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JESSICA WONG
REGISTERED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
(QUALIFYING)
Adults & Couples | Ages 17+
CBT, DBT, Gottman Method & EFT
Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Life Transitions and Stress & Burnout
Book a session
Lets start the journey of healing together.
Stress & Burnout Therapy Ottawa Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Burnout is more than feeling tired or stressed after a long day. It’s a chronic state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion often paired with a sense of disconnection or numbness. You might notice you're more irritable, unmotivated, or physically depleted than usual. In therapy, we help you explore what you're experiencing and whether burnout may be part of the picture.
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Burnout often stems from prolonged stress without enough rest, boundaries, or support. It’s common in helping professionals, caregivers, students, perfectionists, and people navigating systemic pressures or chronic high expectations. Therapy can help identify the roots of your burnout whether that’s workplace dynamics, personal history, identity stressors, or other life demands.
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We start by getting to know you your context, stressors, and goals. From there, your therapist may help you explore patterns of overfunctioning, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, or chronic overwhelm. You’ll learn tools to manage stress, regulate your nervous system, and develop more sustainable ways of living and relating to others. It’s not just about coping it’s about recovering.
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Yes. Our approach is compassionate and practical. We help you build insight while also giving you evidence-based tools to manage your stress day-to-day. Many clients say therapy helps them feel more emotionally grounded and better equipped to handle life’s demands.
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Not at all. You don’t need to be falling apart to benefit from support. Therapy can be preventive, too many clients come to us when they’re noticing early signs of stress, irritability, or emotional exhaustion. If something feels “off,” that’s enough reason to reach out
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some people find relief in just a few months, while others benefit from longer-term work. We’ll collaborate with you to create a plan that fits your needs, goals, and availability whether short-term support or deeper exploration.
