Burned Out by the Algorithm?

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If you’re in tech, media, or entertainment in LA, it’s been a year. Between layoffs, AI replacing entire teams, and clients asking for twice the output in half the time, even the most passionate professionals are running on fumes.

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At Mellow, we’ve seen a sharp rise in burnout among folks working at tech, entertainment, and media companies near Playa Vista, Culver City, and Santa Monica.

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And we’re hearing the same thing:

“I used to love this work. Now I just feel numb and replaceable.”

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The New Flavor of Burnout

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This isn’t just stress. It’s a deeper kind of depletion -- creative, emotional, and existential. And it's being fueled by:

• Constant restructuring or fear of being next on the layoff list
• AI tools taking over tasks that once gave you purpose
• Pressure to be a “brand” instead of a person
• Always being reachable, but rarely feeling truly seen
• Guilt around rest, especially when others are being let go

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Burnout now comes with a side of anxiety about staying relevant, and that’s a heavy load to carry.

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When Even Your Downtime Feels Like Work

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Ever scroll LinkedIn and feel low-key panicked? Everyone’s announcing promotions, launching projects, or pivoting careers. Meanwhile, you’re just trying to answer Slack messages without dissociating.

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You might be dealing with burnout if:

• You’re exhausted even after a full weekend off
• Work used to feel exciting , now it feels like survival
• You’re questioning your worth or identity when work slows down
• You’re over-functioning while emotionally checked out

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Therapy That Gets It

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We’re not going to tell you to meditate more or time-block harder. Burnout therapy at Mellow is about slowing down, getting curious, and making space for you, not just the job title.

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We help creatives, engineers, product managers, and marketers:

• Understand the emotional patterns keeping them stuck
• Set better boundaries (without guilt or drama)
• Rebuild confidence after layoffs or team changes
• Navigate anxiety around AI and the future of their careers
• Reconnect with joy, creativity, and their actual life

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You’re Not Lazy. You’re Burned Out.

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You’ve spent so long pushing through that slowing down feels like failure. But it’s not.

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It’s actually the first step to building something more sustainable -- emotionally, mentally, and creatively.

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And you don’t have to do it alone.

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Let’s Redefine Success On Your Terms

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If you’re a high-achieving professional in Silicon Beach feeling stretched thin by layoffs, industry shifts, or just plain burnout, therapy can help you come home to yourself again.

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Mellow Therapy offers burnout support for tech and media professionals near Culver City, Playa Vista, Venice, and Santa Monica.

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Ready to reset? Book a consultation