Mental Wellness
Burnout & Chronic Stress Treatment by Telehealth
Get your nervous system out of overdrive.
Understanding Burnout & Chronic Stress
Chronic exhaustion, cynicism, and a system stuck in survival mode.
Burnout is a physiological condition, not a willpower problem. We address the autonomic nervous system, cortisol dysregulation, and the behavioral patterns that keep you running on empty — with therapy, neurochemical work, and medical support.
Burnout & Chronic Stress care at a glance
- Who we treat
- Adults 18+
- Where
- In person in Scottsdale, AZ · Telehealth in AZ, NY, KS, MN, OR, WA
- Insurance
- Commercial insurance accepted for psychiatry and therapy
- Care team
- Psychiatry, therapy, and primary care clinicians working as one team — not a single provider
How it shows up
Burnout is chronic exhaustion, cynicism, and a sense of dread about the day ahead — a nervous system stuck in survival mode that rest no longer fixes. It's a physiological condition, not a willpower problem.
What's driving it
Burnout is driven by autonomic dysregulation, cortisol disruption, and behavioral patterns that keep you running on empty. Treatment addresses the nervous system, the biology, and the patterns — not just the schedule.
When to seek help
If rest isn't recovering you, if you're numb to work you used to care about, or if you're running on fumes, reach out. Burnout is real and it's treatable, but it rarely resolves by pushing harder.
Who We Typically See
A high performer such as a physician, founder, executive, or parent who used to love the work and now dreads it. They're cynical, depleted, and getting sick more often. Rest on weekends doesn't fix it anymore.
Treatment Options at a Glance
Recovery, not just a longer weekend.
We look at what burnout may be hiding and at the toll it’s taken on your body, then rebuild real rest and boundaries.
Depression & anxiety screening
What it targets
What burnout may be masking.
Burnout often overlaps with treatable depression or ADHD.
Cortisol, thyroid & hormone labs
What it targets
The physical toll of chronic stress.
Burnout shows up in your biology too.
Therapy & boundary work
What it targets
Workload, values, and saying no.
Practical change, not just stress tips.
Targeted medication
What it targets
Sleep, mood, or focus when they’ve collapsed.
Used to help you recover, not to help you keep overworking.
Sleep & recovery plan
What it targets
Restoring real rest.
The foundation for everything else.
Options are prescribed only when clinically appropriate, after evaluation by a licensed provider.
The evidence
The WHO classifies burnout as an occupational phenomenon driven by chronic workplace stress; the Maslach Burnout Inventory is the standard measure.
Source: WHO ICD-11; Maslach
Quick Self-Check
Could it be Burnout & Chronic Stress?
Answer a few questions to see whether your responses point toward Burnout & Chronic Stress or toward something else. Either way, we'll help you take the next step.
Over the past two weeks, how often have you experienced each of the following?
01Feeling exhausted, even after rest
02Cynicism or detachment from your work or responsibilities
03A sense of dread about the day ahead
04Difficulty recovering from stress; always feeling "on"
05Reduced performance or satisfaction despite your effort
Medically reviewed by
Jacob Johns, NP, MSN, PMHNP
PRX Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric nurse practitioner with a background in crisis care and inpatient psychiatry; trained in CBT and motivational interviewing.
Take the next step.
Whether the screening pointed here or somewhere else, the right next move is a conversation. Reach out and we'll help you find your path.
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