In this episode, I’m inviting you into a raw, honest conversation about your caseload—not just from a productivity lens, but from the reality of what your nervous system is holding.
If you’ve been:
- Bracing yourself before certain sessions
- Stuck in client relationships that feel more obligatory than impactful
- Wondering if you’re doing something wrong because you’re so exhausted after the work…
This episode is for you.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- Why therapists often feel emotionally responsible for outcomes—and how that leads to overfunctioning
- The hidden weight of “drift clients” and how sessions become habit instead of intention
- What alignment actually looks like in therapy (hint: it’s not about ease, it’s about purpose)
- How guilt, training, and scarcity shape unsustainable caseloads
- A quiet caseload audit to help you reflect without judgment
- When it’s time to consult, refer, or ethically discharge—and how to make those decisions without shame
I also share a personal story of how scarcity, motherhood, and medical trauma led me to start a private practice before I was ready—and what I’ve learned since leaving it behind.
🎯 This episode is especially for therapists who:
- Are feeling stuck, depleted, or unsure if 1:1 therapy is still right for them
- Want to make space in their schedule, but feel guilty letting go of certain clients
- Are curious about leaving, pausing, or reimagining their therapy practice
- Need permission to put something down
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Next Up:
In the next episode of Structured Rest, we’ll talk about why rest still feels impossible even after you clear your schedule—and how to rebuild safety, pleasure, and connection in your week.
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