Burnout & Compassion Fatigue Therapy
Holistic, Culturally Attuned Support in California
You’re Exhausted from Doing & Giving More than is Possible
Burnout and compassion fatigue can feel like you’re being dragged down by life’s demands. You may be drained, disconnected from things you once cared about, or carrying emotional weight that doesn’t seem to lighten no matter how much you should rest.
Whether it’s work, caregiving, expectations from others, or cultural pressures to keep going, these patterns can leave you feeling depleted, resentful, or like you don’t recognize yourself anymore.
At Tiny Cottage Therapy, you’ll find a relational, culturally responsive approach that helps you gently slow the overwhelm, understand what your body and mind are trying to tell you, and reconnect with your needs (not just your responsibilities).
Are you tired of
running on empty?
Do you struggle with any of these burnout-related symptoms?
Feeling constantly drained, even after “rest”
Carrying obligations that don’t leave space for you
Guilt or shame when you think about slowing down
Emotional numbness, irritability, or disconnection
Anxiety, tension, or exhaustion that feels like “normal”
Wondering if burnout is affecting your sense of self
Feeling like there’s no room for joy or meaning anymore
A Fuller, More Balanced Life Is Possible.
Tiny Cottage Therapy blends culturally responsive practice with tools that help you move from reactive survival to intentional living.
What to Expect from Burnout Therapy
Understanding Patterns of Burnout
We’ll explore how exhaustion, overwhelm, and emotional fatigue show up in your thoughts, body, and daily life (even the parts that feel “normal” or unavoidable).
Discovering Rest That Actually Restores
Together, we’ll help your nervous system slow down and relearn safety, so rest feels supportive.
Rebuilding Boundaries Without Guilt
Learn how to protect your time, energy, and emotional capacity, especially if you’re used to caring for others or pushing yourself past your limits.
Reconnecting With Meaning & Self
Beyond roles and responsibilities, we’ll clarify what matters to you and support you in building a life that feels sustainable, aligned, and fulfilling.
Getting Started is Easy
01
Book a Free Consultation
Schedule a 15-minute call to see if we’re a good fit, with no pressure.
02
Personalized Therapy Sessions
Engage in sessions tailored to your mental health needs, identity, and goals.
03
Real Progress, Real Life
Over time, clients notice they have:
More energy and passion for life
Greater clarity around boundaries and routine
Stronger self-trust and emotional stability
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Burnout is more than everyday stress, it’s a chronic exhaustion that affects your energy, motivation, and sense of purpose. While stress can feel like short-term pressure, burnout often emerges from prolonged overload, conflicting expectations, or caregiving demands that don’t leave space for rest or recovery.
-
Compassion fatigue is a specific form of burnout that often impacts people who give emotionally (such as caregivers, healthcare professionals, parents, or helping professionals). It shows up as emotional depletion, numbness, irritability, or feeling overwhelmed by others’ needs.
-
Yes. Therapy helps you understand the patterns and pressures that contribute to burnout, practice sustainable boundaries, regulate your nervous system, and slowly rebuild resilience. Compassion fatigue work specifically supports reconnecting to your capacity for care without self-sacrifice.
-
Burnout therapy focuses on the combination of external systems (work, caregiving roles, cultural expectations) and internal responses (perfectionism, self-criticism, overstimulation). Burnout work often includes personal history, pacing, boundary practice, and nervous system regulation strategies that support recovery.
Ready for a Different Kind of Support?
You deserve more than coping strategies. You deserve clarity, steady confidence, and a life that feels aligned with your values.