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Ep 3 - How Burnout Sneaks Up on Trauma Therapists in Private Practice
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Welcome to the third episode of the Liberated Trauma Therapists Club podcast! Today, I’m diving into something I’ve personally experienced and know so many of you have too—burnout. And I’m not just talking about the obvious exhaustion. I’m talking about the sneaky ways burnout creeps in, especially when you're a trauma therapist running your own private practice. You might think that working for yourself will save you from burnout, but that's where things can get tricky.
In this episode, I’m sharing my story about transitioning from working as a hospital social worker during the height of the pandemic to opening my own private practice. I’ll talk about how I went from feeling invincible to realizing that burnout was creeping in—even when I was my own boss. Spoiler alert: raising my fees, niching down, and truly understanding what I wanted my life to look like were game-changers in breaking the burnout cycle.
If you’re feeling overworked, understimulated, or like you’re pouring from an empty cup, this episode is for you. I’ll take you through how I shifted my practice to align with my values, family, and needs while still providing high-quality care to my clients.
Key takeaways:
- How to recognize the sneaky ways burnout can hit you in private practice.
- Why niching down and setting fees that serve your needs are crucial to prevent burnout.
- The importance of designing your practice around your life, not the other way around.
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Disclaimer:
The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Although I am an EMDR consultant-in-training and trauma therapist, this podcast is not a substitute for therapy, clinical consultation, or professional advice. Always seek the advice of your own therapist or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding your mental health.
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