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Chicago Burnout & Work Stress Treatment

You set high standards, push yourself hard, and never stop trying to do more but it never feels like enough. The increasing demands on your personal and professional life have you feeling drained and overwhelmed. It feels like you’re constantly in survival mode, and you’re ready for more than just getting by. At Embodied Wellness Center, we offer burnout therapy and work stress counseling for professionals, perfectionists, high achievers, or people who are really good at holding it all together—until they can’t anymore. Our goal is to help you create a life that’s full, but not overflowing.

What we’ll work on together:

    • Identifying the stressors that drain your energy

    • Setting boundaries that actually feel doable

    • Letting go of perfectionism and guilt

    • Finding small ways to take care of yourself without it becoming another chore

We take a holistic approach to burnout therapy that combines talk therapy with mindfulness, somatic tools, and practical strategies you can use in your daily life. You’ll learn how to listen to your body, calm your nervous system, and show up for your life without feeling like you’re constantly running on fumes.

You don’t have to wait for a total breakdown to ask for help. We’re here to support you through it—and to help you finally feel more like yourself again.

FIND YOUR FIT

Meet our therapists for burnout and work stress

Burnout can leave you feeling depleted, disconnected, and unable to fully recover, even when you have time to rest. Our therapists bring different approaches to helping you understand what is driving the cycle and create a more sustainable way of living and working.

 

Stephanie Rotman, licensed clinical professional counselor

Stephanie Rotman

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Amanda Jonikaitis-King, licensed professional counselor

Amanda Jonikaitis-King

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Natalie Polupan, LCSW, therapist at Embodied Wellness Center, providing virtual therapy for adults in Illinois specializing in anxiety, burnout, depression, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges.

Natalie Polupan

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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress.
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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress.
The good news is that they can be changed. Somatic therapy helps you notice these patterns, understand what they're communicating, and gradually teach your nervous system a new way of responding.
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If you've ever felt like your body is carrying more than your mind can explain, our newest blog explores how somatic therapy may help.
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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress.
The good news is that they can be changed. Somatic therapy helps you notice these patterns, understand what they're communicating, and gradually teach your nervous system a new way of responding.
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If you've ever felt like your body is carrying more than your mind can explain, our newest blog explores how somatic therapy may help.
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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress.
The good news is that they can be changed. Somatic therapy helps you notice these patterns, understand what they're communicating, and gradually teach your nervous system a new way of responding.
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If you've ever felt like your body is carrying more than your mind can explain, our newest blog explores how somatic therapy may help.
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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress.
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Our bodies develop holding patterns, or habitual ways of responding to stress. The good news is that they can be changed. Somatic therapy helps you notice these patterns, understand what they're communicating, and gradually teach your nervous system a new way of responding. . If you've ever felt like your body is carrying more than your mind can explain, our newest blog explores how somatic therapy may help. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #traumahealing #stressmanagement #burnoutrecovery #nervoussystemregulation #therapy #healing #mindfulness #selfcare #virtualtherapy
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Maybe you've been in therapy before but still feel like something is missing. Or maybe you've noticed that stress doesn't just live in your mind. It shows up as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, stomach issues, or feeling like you can never truly relax. Somatic therapy recognizes that healing isn't just about changing your thoughts. It's about understanding what your body has been holding onto, too. In our newest blog, we're sharing seven signs that somatic therapy might be right for you, how it works, and why including the body in the healing process can lead to deeper, more lasting change. Read the full blog through the link in our bio.
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Maybe you've been in therapy before but still feel like something is missing. Or maybe you've noticed that stress doesn't just live in your mind. It shows up as tight shoulders, a clenched jaw, stomach issues, or feeling like you can never truly relax. Somatic therapy recognizes that healing isn't just about changing your thoughts. It's about understanding what your body has been holding onto, too. In our newest blog, we're sharing seven signs that somatic therapy might be right for you, how it works, and why including the body in the healing process can lead to deeper, more lasting change. Read the full blog through the link in our bio. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #somatictherapy #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #anxiety #traumahealing #stressmanagement #burnoutrecovery #nervoussystemregulation #therapy #healing #mindfulness #selfcare #virtualtherapy
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Therapy can help you create more authentic and solid relationships. One of the transformations that often comes from working on relationships in therapy is about allowing yourself to show up more authentically in relationships, and prioritizing that over being liked by everyone. You might still care what people think. You might still feel uncomfortable when someone is disappointed in you. The difference is learning that you can handle that discomfort without abandoning yourself to keep the peace.
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Therapy can help you create more authentic and solid relationships. One of the transformations that often comes from working on relationships in therapy is about allowing yourself to show up more authentically in relationships, and prioritizing that over being liked by everyone. You might still care what people think. You might still feel uncomfortable when someone is disappointed in you. The difference is learning that you can handle that discomfort without abandoning yourself to keep the peace. . Want help creating more authentic, fulfilling relationships? We can help. Click the link in our bio to get started. . . . #embodiedwellnesscenter #chicagotherapist #chicago #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #chicagogram #therapist #anxiety #therapistsofinstagram #chicagowellness #holistictherapist #mentalhealththerapist #therapistsofig #therapy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #therapistsofinstagram #chicagotherapist #illinoistherapist #onlinetherapy #selfworth #selfesteem #peoplepleasing #peoplepleaser #boundaries #authenticity #selfacceptance #personalgrowth #healingjourney #anxietytherapy
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