For Moms
Mom Burnout
When one quieter evening does not seem to refill what the week has taken.
Who This Is For
When tired has become the usual setting
You get through the day, but ordinary requests feel harder to answer. You may feel detached from things you used to enjoy or dread the next round of meals and handoffs before it begins.
I use the phrase put on your own oxygen mask first. I mean that your needs belong in the plan, not that a walk or a bath can solve an unfair load. I am a mother of four, and I want to hear what rest is actually possible.
What We Work On
Looking beyond one hard week
- 01
The pattern
A hard week may ease when the demands ease. If the exhaustion and irritability keep returning, we look at what is ongoing rather than judging your stamina.
- 02
Recovery that gets interrupted
Time off may still include planning, checking and caring for others. We can ask what would make a break less like another task.
- 03
Low mood
Burnout and depression can overlap in how they feel. Persistent low mood or loss of interest deserves assessment, not a guess based on a label.
How I Work
Less pressure, not another performance
CBT
CBT helps us question the belief that rest must be earned by finishing everything. We consider what is necessary, what can wait and which expectations you did not choose.
DBT
DBT skills can help you name a limit and ask for a specific change. I listen for what your household can share, not just how you could cope better alone.
What Sessions Look Like
Time to notice what has been missing
- Where
- Virtual, from anywhere in New York State
- Length
- 45 to 50 minutes
- When
- Day, evening and weekend times
In video sessions, we can look at sleep, support, demands and the parts of your day that feel most draining. I am a social worker, not a prescriber. We can discuss when a medical conversation or another kind of care is needed.
Rest should not depend on reaching the end of a list that keeps growing.
What Can Shift
- Recognizing a limit before another commitment is added.
- A break where someone else owns the next task.
- More permission to discuss low mood instead of minimizing it.
These are hopes we work toward together, not guarantees.
For Moms
Small recovery steps, with real help
Protect one basic need
Start with something concrete, such as time to eat without interruption. Ask who can cover the demands around it rather than assuming you must find extra minutes.
Remove one optional job
Consider a commitment that can pause. We can talk about the guilt that follows, especially when others are used to your availability.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988, or call 911.
Fees in Brief
$175
Individual therapy, 45 to 50 minutes
Individual therapy is $175 per session. A free 20 to 30 minute consultation gives us time to discuss the exhaustion and what support could fit your week.
All sessions are private pay. Superbills available for out-of-network reimbursement. I am in network with Northwell Direct.
See all rates and the cancellation policyQuestions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is burnout the same as depression?
What if I already try self-care?
Can I begin before I reach a breaking point?
You can talk about being worn out.
Start with what the week takes from you and what you wish could change.