Burnout Is More Than Just Feeling Tired

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Burnout is often brushed off as just “being busy” or “needing a break.” But the truth is, burnout can leave you emotionally flat, creatively drained, and disconnected from who you are.

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At Mellow Therapy, we see burnout not just as exhaustion, but as the quiet collapse of joy, motivation, and connection. For the high-achieving professionals we work with (especially in fast-paced industries like tech, media, and entertainment) burnout doesn’t always show up as chaos. Sometimes it looks like functioning too well, while feeling nothing inside.

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What Burnout Really Feels Like

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People often come to us saying things like:

• “I’m doing everything right, but I still feel empty.”
• “I used to be passionate, now I’m just numb.”
• “I’m always wired but exhausted at the same time.”

Burnout can look like overworking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or even avoiding rest because you feel guilty for slowing down. Underneath it all, there’s often a sense of disconnection -- from yourself, from your values, and from the life you thought you wanted.

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Why Burnout Is on the Rise Right Now

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Burnout isn’t new, but it’s been accelerating. The blurred lines between work and home, endless digital notifications, and hustle culture disguised as ambition have made it harder to unplug. And for many professionals in LA, success comes with a hidden tax: constant emotional labor, pressure to perform, and little time for real rest.

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The cost? Mental clarity, physical health, and emotional well-being.

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Therapy as a Way Back to Yourself

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Therapy gives you space to pause and reconnect. We’re not here to tell you to quit your job or meditate more. We’re here to help you:

• Understand the deeper patterns driving your burnout
• Build emotional boundaries without guilt
• Learn how to rest without feeling like you’re falling behind
• Rediscover joy, purpose, and clarity in the parts of life that matter

We don’t believe burnout is a sign of weakness. We see it as a signal: your body and mind telling you it’s time to realign with what actually fuels you.

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What We Explore in Burnout Therapy

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Burnout therapy at Mellow isn’t one-size-fits-all. Depending on your experience, we might focus on:

• Healing from chronic stress or over-functioning
• Addressing anxiety, depression, or relationship strain tied to burnout
• Unpacking identity issues or imposter syndrome
• Rebuilding self-worth beyond productivity

A Better Way Forward

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If you’re feeling worn out, disconnected, or like you’re running on fumes, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to fix this on your own.

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At Mellow, we work with professionals like you to help you slow down, reset, and build a life that feels sustainable and meaningful.

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Ready to feel like yourself again?

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Book a consultation and let’s explore how burnout therapy can help you reconnect with the parts of yourself that got buried under the pressure.