Burnout & work stress · Washington telehealth
When work leaves little of you for the rest of life.
Exhaustion, detachment, and strain from demanding work.
Work may explain the pressure. There may still be more to understand.
You may be exhausted by a demanding job, a caregiving role, or responsibilities that do not switch off. You might wonder whether changing your circumstances would be enough, or whether depression, anxiety, or a sleep problem also needs attention.
What we look at together
We discuss where the difficulties show up, what changes on days away, what you have already tried, and how your health and relationships are affected. The goal is to understand what needs treatment and what needs a practical change in your environment.
No prescription can fix every working condition.
Medication may help a condition identified during assessment. It is not a substitute for addressing unsustainable demands. We can discuss the role of therapy, support, and medical evaluation alongside psychiatric care.
This practice does not provide disability determinations or occupational fitness evaluations. If documentation is the main reason for seeking care, ask about that before scheduling a paid visit.
Burnout or depression: what an assessment can clarify
Common questions
Is burnout a diagnosis?
Not in the World Health Organization framework, which describes burnout as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition. An evaluation considers whether depression, anxiety, or a sleep problem is also present and needs treatment.
Do I need a diagnosis before contacting you?
No. We can begin with what you have noticed and what you want help with. The free consultation checks fit; a paid psychiatric evaluation is where assessment and treatment planning take place.
How do fees and insurance work?
The first conversation is free, for 15 minutes by video or phone. Insurance participation is not yet active. If you hope to use insurance for future care, you can join the insurance interest list. For appointments before participation is active, see current fees and payment details.