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Feeling angry, anxious and exhausted is normal
We are living in a very different world than we were a few years ago. Many of us are feeling out of control, scared, and exhausted. Social media and news don't help; in fact they make our anxiety, stress, and burnout stronger. Our survival brains have been activated and once this happens, that part of the brain likes to stay in control. I'm probably speaking to the choir here. You already know how hard it is to turn off the survival brain. That's why you're here. The survival brain thinks it's protecting you by keeping you hyperalert, tensed up, and unable to sit still. This way you will always be ready to run or fight when the worst case scenario happens; you will survive it. The good news is this means your brain is working properly. The bad news is this often leads to poor sleep, irritability, racing thoughts, inability to relax, overthinking, not wanting to do anything after work and more and there's no quick fix for it. These behaviors stemming from intense feelings are normal. You are not alone, crazy, weak or a failure.
The Problem...
You are a hardworking, dedicated individual who used to absolutely love your job.
Now your livelihood is killing you. You dread going to work and you’re afraid of losing control yourself. Even before Covid 19 reared its ugly head, you were stressed. Now it is almost impossible to manage every day.
You tried ignoring the bureaucracy, and pushing away your own feelings but that was not enough.
It never is.
You started “self care” with yoga on YouTube, meditation, exercise, and internet support. You don't have the energy to go to the gym. Some of these techniques even worked a bit, but it just still wasn’t enough. Spoiler alert, "self care" is so hashtagged out that none of us feel like we're doing it right. The likelihood is you ARE doing it right!
You want to feel better and know it's possible, but don't know how to get there feeling this stressed out. You sometimes question whether you even want to stay in this career. Will you survive what Covid 19 has done to you and your community?
In order to survive this crisis, you need to feel level-headed with a good mindset,
but instead you’re feeling scared and burnt out.
There is hope...
You are ready to feel in control and competent again. Ready to feel whole again. Ready to take back your control from the survival brain.
You just don’t know where to start, and may not think you're looking for "therapy."
Nobody is immune from the survival brain. It is a vital part of our body. I know just how powerless it can feel to have that part of the brain in control. I've done my own work as well. That's why I started this counseling practice, Meg Young, LCSW, PLLC as the place for burnt-out helping professionals regain confidence and grow in both life and career. I see the suffering and strength you carry with you every day. I provide direction and hope to help you get through this chaotic time and regain a sense of internal control.
You can feel level-headed and confident again.
The Solution...
Click on the options below to learn where to start and feel in control sooner.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY is intended to help you recover your purpose and confidence. We will delve into your experiences, and kill the “shoulds” you put on yourself. You will learn why the survival brain activated, how the sleeplessness, irritability, hypervigilence, racing thoughts are "helpful" and what you can do to retrain the survival brain.
ONLINE THERAPY is my main medium for conducting therapy and has so many benefits including confidentiality, not dealing with traffic, not worrying about needing to be somewhere or being late for something, being in the comfort of your home instead of a doctor's office, and staying "socially distanced" during the Covid 19 pandemic. The techniques and tools are the same as in person therapy and the skills learned will help you manage the overwhelming feelings and thoughts.
GROUP THERAPY is intended to help you increase awareness of your thought processes and learn ways to cope with a variety of experiences and feelings. In person and virtual sessions are available. I am currently running anxiety management groups.
CONSULTATION is intended for you when you are looking to take the next step as a therapist/counselor, whether towards LCSW licensure or EMDR certification.
PROFESSIONAL AND LIFE COACHING is intended for you if you are not looking to delve into your past, but looking for the nudge to the next step in life. We do not look to solve the underlying issues, but instead look at the here and now and tools to overcome lack of motivation, difficulty sticking with goals, and more.
