Therapy for Healthcare Professionals

Even healers need healing.

You got into this field to help because it brings you joy. There’s pride in what you do as you feel a sense of competency.

Over time this can take its toll. Even though you are known for your selfless ability to care for others, eventually, the stress of helping others can wear you down.

Difficulty managing mood, illness, or losing interest in things or people you once enjoyed can be signs of the stress that you are feeling.

Lost sight of the need for self-care.

Boundaries get blurred when we derive personal satisfaction from our need to be needed.

This can cause us to lose sight of our ability to protect ourselves.

A heavy burden can weigh you down when you can no longer “fix” everything you once could. Guilt sets in because you are losing your compassion as a provider.

Nevertheless, you keep burning the candle, hoping it will satisfy.

Fatigue sets in, and you feel drained and depleted, creating that sinking feeling in you.

Caring for others takes a heavy toll.

The demands you face aren’t always so easily seen, but they take a toll.

Bearing others’ anxiety and pain can wear you down. Knowing how this is interacting with your own “stuff” is essential.

Self-care for healing professionals is more important than ever now. This is particularly important during a worldwide trauma like the one that all of us are facing together.

Sadly, we can be the last to recognize when we need help.

Healers, it is time to receive some healing.

Many healthcare professionals experience guilt when thinking about taking time for themselves. This could be a sign that you need to reconsider your views on receiving help.

Both caretaker and patient benefit when the caretaker is at his or her best.

If you want longevity in your career and life, it is imperative to learn how to make space for yourself. The process of individual therapy helps you understand your experience and how you can be more present.

This enables you to be an even better healer for others.

Gain balance and become a better healer.

Individual therapy provides a confidential, nonjudgmental space where you are free to consider your own concerns.

Becoming more aware can increase your capacity to work, love, and play.

You can appreciate the rhythms of work and rest so that you can enjoy a more balanced life.

Contact me today by calling (202) 618-1674.