Stress & Burnout Counseling
Reclaim your energy, focus, and emotional balance through nature-based therapy and skill building.
Feeling Stretched Too Thin?
You’re someone who gives a lot, at work, at home, or in your community. You keep pushing, supporting others, and “holding it together,” even when inside you’re running on fumes.
Stress and burnout can slowly accumulate until it feels like you’re constantly on edge, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself. You might notice:
Difficulty concentrating or staying organized
Feeling drained even after sleep
Irritability or emotional sensitivity
Physical tension or headaches
Loss of motivation or joy
Feeling “stuck” in a cycle of work, responsibilities, and exhaustion
If this feels familiar, you are not alone. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.
How Nature-Based Therapy Can Help
Walk-and-talk therapy in the Cuyahoga Valley offers more than a change of scenery. Movement, fresh air, and the grounding rhythms of nature help calm your nervous system, giving your mind space to think clearly and process emotions.
In sessions, we integrate:
DBT-Informed Skills: Practical strategies for managing stress, regulating emotions, and responding rather than reacting
Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness: Techniques to pause, breathe, and reset your nervous system
ACT Principles: Explore values, priorities, and actionable steps to reduce overwhelm
Holistic Approaches: Movement, breathwork, and reflective exercises in nature
Together, these approaches provide a multi-layered way to address stress and burnout.
What You’ll Gain from Therapy
Stress & Burnout Counseling is about lasting relief, not temporary fixes. Clients often report:
Greater clarity, focus, and productivity
Reduced emotional and mental exhaustion
Improved ability to set boundaries and protect your energy
Better emotional regulation under pressure
Reconnection to meaning, purpose, and joy
Practical strategies for everyday stress management
Renewed sense of calm and resilience
This therapy helps you regain control, not by adding more to your plate, but by teaching you tools to navigate life with more ease, awareness, and confidence.
Who This Is For
This work is ideal for adults who are:
High-functioning professionals, caregivers, or leaders feeling consistently overloaded
Experiencing chronic stress, overwhelm, or early signs of burnout
Seeking actionable skills to manage emotions and regain balance
Interested in integrating mindfulness, movement, and nature into their therapy
If this describes you, therapy can help you restore equilibrium and feel more like yourself.
Location: Outdoors in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park or nearby metroparks, or virtually via telehealth
Format: Walk-and-talk or hiking therapy sessions designed to integrate movement, mindfulness, and skill-building
Focus: Explore stress triggers, practice DBT skills, and reflect on patterns while your nervous system resets naturally
What a Session Looks Like
Duration: 50–60 minutes per session, typically weekly, tailored to your schedule
Tools: Breathwork, grounding techniques, mindfulness exercises, reflection, and structured problem-solving
The sessions are safe, collaborative, and paced according to your needs, with the goal of lasting relief, not just temporary calm.
Why Choose Nature-Based Therapy for Stress & Burnout?
Walking outdoors allows your nervous system to settle while your mind organizes itself. Studies show that nature exposure:
Reduces cortisol (stress hormone)
Improves mood and cognitive function
Enhances mindfulness and presence
Supports faster recovery from mental fatigue
Combined with evidence-based therapy, it’s a powerful way to tackle burnout from multiple angles.
FAQs
Do I need to be physically fit for hiking therapy?
No. Trails are chosen based on your comfort and ability, and walking at your pace is part of the process. Walking to connect with how you feel and to access the healing power of gentle movement outside is different from hiking for exercise. But, movement is movement and we will be intentionally stacking the physical benefit of gentle exercise with the benefit of therapy for a holistic, layered approach to creating emotional wellbeing.
How quickly will I see results?
Many clients notice small improvements in clarity, stress regulation, and energy within a few sessions. Lasting change comes with consistent practice and skill-building.
Is this covered by insurance?
I’m a private-pay, out-of-network provider. You can often submit superbills to your insurance for partial reimbursement.
Can I do sessions virtually?
Yes. Telehealth sessions are available for clients who prefer remote sessions or cannot attend in-person walks.
What makes your approach different?
I combine DBT, mindfulness, ACT, and nature-based interventions tailored to high-functioning adults dealing with stress and burnout. Sessions are practical, skill-focused, and restorative.
Take the first steps toward lasting relief
You don’t have to push through burnout alone. Therapy can give you clarity, energy, and emotional resilience while helping you reconnect with what matters.
Schedule a consultation today and start the path to feeling calmer, more grounded, and fully yourself again.