Caregiver Burnout Therapists
Caring for others is meaningful, but it can also be exhausting. Connect with therapists on First Session who understand caregiver burnout and can help you care for yourself.
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Alexa Wolfe
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Alexa Wolfe
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Caregiver burnout, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Couples, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, General Mental Health, Fertility, Familial and social relationships, Nervous system regulation, Maternal mental health, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Infertility, Health anxiety, Habits, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Break-up recovery, Caregiver burnout, Career Stress, Confidence, Coping Skills, Couples, Depression coping skills, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, General Mental Health, Fertility, Familial and social relationships, Nervous system regulation, Maternal mental health, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Infertility, Health anxiety, Habits, Understanding & Regulating Emotions
Ontario
Shaye Hutchinson
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shaye Hutchinson
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, ADHD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Identity and Self-Exploration, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Navigating challenging relationships, Parenting, Social anxiety, Work-Life Balance
Anxiety, Attachment, Burnout, ADHD, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Depression, Early childhood, Emotional Numbness, Emotional regulation, Familial and social relationships, Family Conflict, General Mental Health, Identity and Self-Exploration, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Low mood, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Managing ADHD symptoms, Navigating challenging relationships, Parenting, Social anxiety, Work-Life Balance
Ontario
Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Jennifer Rocha
Registered Social Worker
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Parenting, Perinatal, Postnatal Care, Anxiety, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Building Self-Care Routines, Career Stress, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Coping Skills, Cultural Challenges, Depression, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Imposter syndrome, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Life transitions, Negative thinking and ruminating, Perfectionism, People pleasing, PTSD, Self-Criticism, Workplace stress, Work-Life Balance, Infertility
Ontario
Caitlin Kemmett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Caitlin Kemmett
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
she/her/hers
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Couples Therapy, Career guidance, Anger, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Caregiver burnout, Co-founder relationships, College or University Coaching, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Decision making, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Neurodiversity, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Women's Health
ADHD, Couples Therapy, Career guidance, Anger, Aging, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Caregiver burnout, Co-founder relationships, College or University Coaching, Competitive anxiety, Couples, Decision making, Perfectionism, Stress, Parenting, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, LGBTQ2IA+, Life transitions, Neurodiversity, Rewilding & Reclaiming the Wild Feminine, Women's Health
Ontario
Christine Scovell
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Christine Scovell
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling
Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Assertiveness, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Building Meaningful Connections, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Confidence, Conflict resolution, Connecting with your Inherent Power, Depression, Effective communication, Emotional regulation, Grief and Loss, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness, Navigating challenging relationships, Negative thinking and ruminating, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Wellness Counselling
Ontario
Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in SK, ON, AB, BC, and MB.
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Lotus Huyen Vu
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Offers Free Consultation
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment trauma, Behavioural Issues, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Aging, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Trauma processing, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Thought Restructuring, Negative thinking and ruminating, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Mindfulness Practices, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Saskatchewan, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba
Asia, United States of America, Europe
Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Sonya Salonen Cornies
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Building Meaningful Connections, Boundaries and boundary setting, Caregiver burnout, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Depression coping skills, Maternal mental health, Prenatal care, Perinatal, Pregnancy, Postnatal Care, Relationships, Conflict resolution, Familial and social relationships, Parenting, Family Conflict, Emotional regulation, Effective communication, Thought Restructuring, Interpersonal dynamics, Goal Setting, Highly Sensitive Person, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Mindfulness Practices, Overwhelm, Personal Growth
Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, New Brunswick, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, AB, and MB.
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Sheema Khan
Registered Psychotherapist
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
ADHD, Attention and Impulsivity, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Attachment wounds, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, College or University Coaching, Burnout, Career guidance, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Boundaries and boundary setting, Assertiveness, Cultural Challenges, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, BIPOC, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba
Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Luigi Garde
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
He/Him
Offers Free Consultation
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Men's issues, Identity and Self-Exploration, Meaning and purpose, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, BIPOC, Caregiver burnout, Thought Restructuring, Workplace stress, Addiction, Sports Performance, Empowerment, Responsibility, Anger Management, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Attachment, Trauma, Depression, Cultural Challenges, Decision making, Goal Setting, Effective communication, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Navigating challenging relationships, Masculinity, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, New Brunswick, Nunavut, Yukon, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Quebec, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
United States of America, Asia, Central & South America, Europe
Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, NT, YT, NU, AB, BC, NL, and SK.
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Michael Kang
Registered Psychotherapist
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
ADHD, Anger Management, Addiction, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Boundaries and boundary setting, Building Meaningful Connections, Building Self-Care Routines, Burnout, Career guidance, Caregiver burnout, Childhood trauma, Life transitions, Low mood, School challenges, Self harm, College or University Coaching, Relationship anxiety, Relationships, Racism, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), BIPOC, Grief and Loss
Ontario, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan
Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
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Shannon Freud
Registered Social Worker
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Addiction, ADHD, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Borderline Personality Disorder, Boundaries and boundary setting, Break-up recovery, Caregivers, Parenting, Caregiver burnout, Coming out and identity, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Eating disorders, Couples Therapy, Depression, LGBTQ2IA+, Racism, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario
Courtney Doherty
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
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Courtney Doherty
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/Her
Offers Free Consultation
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic and acute illness, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Self-esteem, PTSD, Pregnancy, Parkinson's disease, Depression, Family issues, Anger Management, Parenting, Grief and Loss
Adjusting to a diagnosis, Aging, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Boundaries and boundary setting, Brain injury, Caregiver burnout, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic and acute illness, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Trauma, Supervising qualifying therapists, Stress, Sleeping difficulties, Social anxiety, Self-esteem, PTSD, Pregnancy, Parkinson's disease, Depression, Family issues, Anger Management, Parenting, Grief and Loss
Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, Northwest Territories
Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in all provinces and territories.
Waitlist
Jessica Sloan
Registered Psychotherapist
She\Her
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
ADHD, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Somatic Therapy, Abuse (Sexual/Physical/Verbal), Caregiver burnout, Fertility, PTSD, Nervous system regulation, Highly Sensitive Person, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Trauma processing, Self-esteem, Prenatal care, People pleasing, Pregnancy, Assertiveness, Insomnia, Perfectionism, Empowerment, Emotional regulation, Goal Setting, General Mental Health, Maternal mental health, Career Stress, Imposter syndrome
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Virlyn Collantes
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in BC and ON.
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Virlyn Collantes
Registered Social Worker
She/Her/Hers
Offers Free Consultation
ADHD, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Separation and divorce
ADHD, Relationships, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Caregiver burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Emotional regulation, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Separation and divorce
British Columbia, Ontario
Sarah Lewis
Registered Clinical Counsellor
Virtual Sessions in BC.
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Sarah Lewis
Registered Clinical Counsellor
She/her
Offers Free Consultation
Caregivers, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
Caregivers, Grief and Loss, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Attachment, Burnout, Caregiver burnout, Adjusting to a diagnosis, Grief Processing, Life transitions, Mindfulness, Parkinson's disease, Wellness Counselling
British Columbia
Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
Virtual Sessions in ON, BC, NL, NT, NU, YT, and SK.
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Cayla Townes
Registered Psychotherapist
she/her
Offers Free Consultation
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Attachment trauma, Life transitions, Self-esteem, Attachment wounds, Aging, Anxiety, Depression, Blocks in Connecting with Self and Others, Childhood trauma, Workplace stress, Self-Development, Stress, Relationships, Perfectionism, People pleasing, Overwhelm, Meaning and purpose, Caregiver burnout, Chronic and acute illness, Imposter syndrome, Separation and divorce, Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Grief and Loss, Identity and Self-Exploration
Ontario, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Saskatchewan
Michal Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
Virtual Sessions in ON.
Waitlist
Michal Goldstein
Registered Social Worker
Offers Free Consultation
Children/Teens, Parenting, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregiver burnout, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Children/Teens, Parenting, Relationships, Anxiety, Anxiety and Stress Management Skills, Behavioural Issues, Building Self-Care Routines, Caregiver burnout, Dealing with difficult or narcissistic personalities, Effective communication, Low Self-Esteem and Self Worth, Navigating challenging relationships, Understanding & Regulating Emotions, Grief and Loss
Ontario
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What is caregiver burnout?
Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that can occur when the demands of caregiving exceed your resources. Symptoms may include chronic fatigue, irritability, feelings of hopelessness, withdrawal from activities you used to enjoy, and difficulty sleeping. It often develops gradually and can affect anyone in a caregiving role.
Who might benefit from therapy for caregiver burnout?
Anyone who feels overwhelmed by caregiving responsibilities may benefit from therapy. This includes parents of children with special needs, adults caring for aging parents, partners of those with chronic illness, and professional caregivers. If you're feeling exhausted, resentful, or like you've lost yourself in the caregiving role, therapy can help.
What's it like to work on caregiver burnout in therapy?
Sessions often involve exploring your experiences as a caregiver, identifying sources of stress, and developing strategies for self-care and boundary-setting. Your therapist can help you process difficult emotions like guilt or grief, and work toward a more sustainable balance. The focus is on supporting you, not judging your caregiving choices.
How long does therapy for caregiver burnout typically take?
The duration depends on your situation and goals. Some caregivers find relief through short-term, focused work, while others benefit from ongoing support as they navigate long-term caregiving responsibilities. Your therapist can help you determine what makes sense for you.
How do I know if a therapist is right for me?
On First Session, you can watch therapist intro videos to get a sense of their style before booking. Look for someone who seems compassionate, understanding, and familiar with caregiver challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations to help you decide if they're a good match.
How do I book a session?
Browse therapists on First Session who work with caregiver burnout. Watch their intro videos, review their profiles, and book directly online. Taking time for yourself isn't selfish—it's necessary.