Finding Calm in the Midst of Overwhelm
Sound familiar?
“I should be able to handle this.”
“Other people have it worse.”
“It’s just a busy season, things will get better soon and then I’ll rest.”
”Things will be better later…”
Some days, it feels like you’re running on empty.
You’re always “on.” You’re juggling expectations, responsibilities, and the invisible weight of everyone counting on you. You lie in bed at night thinking about everything you didn’t get done, knowing that when you wake up, you’re already behind. It feels like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t keep up.
You can’t turn off your mind.
Whether it’s work demands, family pressures, or the weight of caring for others, you’re mentally always “on.” Even your downtime feels like just another box to check. You know you should take time for yourself but with everything else you have to accomplish, there is never enough time.
You’re exhausted but keep pushing.
You power through the headaches, the irritability, the sleep struggles. You tell yourself you’re fine, but your body and mind say otherwise. As soon as your head hits the pillow your thoughts begin racing.
You feel guilty for wanting help.
You minimize your needs, saying others have it harder or that it’s selfish to focus on yourself. You know there are things you should feel grateful for, which ends up making you feel even worse than you did to begin with. Deep down, you’re craving relief. You need relief from chronic stress, burnout, and your ever evolving to-do list.
In this blog, I’m sharing how therapy can help you break the burnout cycle, manage stress, and rediscover a sense of balance and ease.
Hi, I’m Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC
I’m Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC, a licensed therapist offering online counseling across North Carolina, Kentucky, Florida, and South Carolina. I specialize in anxiety, trauma recovery, self-esteem building, and insomnia using evidence-based tools like EMDR, CBT-I and mindfulness.
Ready to start counseling? Click the button below to get started in therapy with me:
You’re still here because you recognize yourself in these words. Keep reading to explore how therapy can help.
How Therapy Supports Burnout Recovery and Stress Relief
It’s easy to get caught in a loop of doing more, giving more, and ignoring your own needs. In fact, our culture seems to place a premium on getting things done, taking care of others, and results at any cost.
Therapy offers a space to step back, reflect, and create meaningful change.
1. Managing Chronic Stress and Overwhelm
Unfortunately, our nervous systems aren’t always well-equipped to deal with the constant barrage of daily stress. Whether it’s your daily grind, thinking about what the future holds, or coping with the weight of uncertainty in current events therapy can help you learn how to calm your nervous system, reduce tension, and create breathing room in your daily life.
2. Preventing and Recovering from Burnout
As the old saying goes, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Recognizing the warning signs of burnout ahead of time, can allow you to create a sustainable plan for overall wellness & recovery when needed. This means that you can keep doing the work you care about without losing yourself.
3. Anxiety Counseling and Emotional Regulation
Does it feel like your thoughts are traps waiting to be sprung? Once you’re trapped in a loop, it can feel impossible to escape. Therapy can allow you to quiet the racing thoughts & free yourself from those pesky thought loops, reduce worry, and learn tools & strategies to respond to life’s challenges with more ease and less reactivity.
4. Building Self-Compassion and Confidence
You know how to love and care for others but sometimes translating that into self-love can feel like an impossible task. Therapy can help you move away from harsh self-criticism and toward a kinder, stronger, and more compassionate relationship with yourself.
5. Processing Emotional Weight and Compassion Fatigue
For anyone in caregiving or people-centered roles (yes, that includes you!), therapy helps you hold space for others without drowning in it. In order to truly care for others, especially long-term, we must prioritize our own well-being.
Start Counseling with Amanda Parmley
You don’t have to do this alone. Whether you’re navigating burnout, anxiety, or just feeling stuck, therapy can help you reclaim your sense of balance and well-being.
I offer specialized support using EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness approaches — always tailored to you.
How to Start Therapy with Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC:
1. Click the button below to request a free 15-minute consultation.
2. Complete
the required screener
& take the phone call from Amanda Parmley at the prearranged & agreed-upon time.
3. Start your journey
to feeling better.
Additional Services Offered by Amanda Parmley, MA, LCMHC:
In addition to supporting stress and burnout recovery, I specialize in:
Anxiety and panic
Trauma and PTSD
Low self-esteem and perfectionism
Insomnia and stress-related sleep issues
Interested in attending therapy from the comfort of your own home?
I offer online therapy in Kentucky, North Carolina, Florida, and South Carolina.