Therapy Near Burbank for Burnout and Chronic Stress
For people whose call times keep moving and whose nervous system never got a wrap.
Burbank runs on deadlines. Studios, post houses, the airport, and everyone keeping all of it on schedule. Whether you work in entertainment or just live next door to it, the pace has a way of following you home. My work helps people find their way out of survival mode, mostly through virtual sessions anywhere in California, with in-person sessions available at my Pasadena office.
Survival Mode With a Day Job
Some people are at their best in a crisis. Give them a broken schedule and a ridiculous deadline and they'll deliver. The trouble starts when the crisis ends and their body has no idea how to stand down.
I love wandering around downtown Burbank. A lot of residents work in entertainment, especially writers and artists, and the city is home to an Ikea. I did plenty of laps around that Ikea when I first moved to the area.
Maybe Some of This Sounds Familiar
- You're great under pressure. You're just not sure how to function without it.
- A weekend off still leaves you wired, and the Sunday night headache shows up right on schedule.
- Between jobs, you can't relax because you're already worrying about the next one.
- Your jaw, shoulders, or stomach have been carrying something for a while.
That last one matters. Stress doesn't stay in your head, and therapy for chronic pain and stress looks at what your body has been holding. If you want a place to start, here's how to get your nervous system out of survival mode.
Therapy That Works Around Your Schedule
When you're on set or on deadline, virtual sessions mean therapy doesn't disappear the minute work gets busy. When you want a room that isn't your kitchen, the Pasadena office is about 20 to 25 minutes east on the 134. I offer sessions as early as 9 am and as late as the 6 to 7 pm hour, with flexible hours in between. I don't offer weekend sessions, but we'll find a rhythm that fits real life, even when real life keeps changing.
How We Work
Rest alone rarely fixes burnout, because high achiever burnout usually isn't about being tired. It's about a nervous system that has been on high alert for so long it forgot there was another setting. Through nervous system regulation, we work on teaching your body that it's safe to slow down, then build practical goals that make the change stick.
And yes, we can laugh about the absurd parts. A little dark humor is sometimes exactly what helps you see a pattern clearly.
Getting to the Office
595 E Colorado Blvd, Unit 610
Pasadena, CA 91101
(909) 242-8867
Street parking is easy to find, and the entrance is right on Colorado Boulevard. Learn more about my Pasadena office.
Frequently Asked Questions
My schedule changes week to week. Can therapy still work?
Yes. Virtual sessions make it much easier to stay consistent when your hours shift, and we'll find a rhythm that fits real life.
Do you offer evening sessions?
Yes. My latest session is offered from 6 to 7 pm, and I can start as early as 9 am. I don't offer weekend sessions, but my weekday hours are flexible.
Is burnout something therapy can help with, or do I just need a vacation?
A vacation helps for about a week. If you come back just as depleted, that's usually your nervous system, and that's exactly what therapy works on.
Can stress really cause physical pain?
It can. Chronic stress keeps your body braced, and over time that can show up as headaches, tension, stomach trouble, or pain that doesn't have a clear medical cause.
Do you offer in-person sessions near Burbank?
Yes. My office is in Pasadena, about 20 to 25 minutes from Burbank on the 134. Most of my sessions are virtual, which is a big part of why therapy can keep up with a Burbank schedule.
How do I get started?
Fill out the contact form or call (909) 242-8867. I usually reply within 1 to 2 business days, and we'll set up a call to talk through your goals, the superbill process, and scheduling. If it turns out I'm not the right fit, I'm happy to point you toward referrals.
Whenever You're Ready
You've gotten very good at pushing through. Therapy is where you get to try something else. Reach out to schedule an appointment.
If you're in crisis or need immediate help, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.