Therapy for Burnout & Work Stress in Santa Monica
Many men are taught that being strong means being self-sufficient — that independence and productivity matter more than emotional awareness. Asking for help, or expressing vulnerability, can feel unfamiliar. Even uncomfortable.
Over time, that pressure tends to show up in ways that are hard to ignore: frustration that spills over, relationships that feel stuck, or a exhaustion that doesn't go away even when things look fine on the outside.
Burnout, low motivation, or questioning whether it's all worth it
Anger or irritability that shows up at work or at home
Relationships that feel stuck - arguments, disconnection, or not feeling heard
Feeling shut down, numb, or unsure how to put words to what you're going through
Low self-worth, perfectionism, or imposter syndrome
Stress or anxiety that never fully lets up, even when everything looks "fine"
What you might be experiencing.
Sometimes what you're dealing with doesn't have a clear name. That's normal, and it's one reason a lot of people keep things to themselves.
As a men's therapist in Santa Monica, I work with a lot of high-achieving people who look capable on the outside but are running on empty underneath. The pressure to perform, provide, and hold it together — without much room to talk about any of it — takes a real toll.
Therapy gives you a place to put words to what's been bottled up, make sense of it, and figure out what's worth carrying forward — and what's best left behind.
In our work together, we get into the stuff that usually goes unsaid: the pressure to perform, anger, stress, relationships, self-worth, and the weight of expectations. No sugarcoating. We figure out what's working, what isn't, and what to do about it.
The goal is straightforward: understand what's under the surface, cut through the noise, and move forward in a way that feels more intentional and aligned with who you actually want to be.
Based in Santa Monica, CA. Currently accepting new clients. Book a free 15-minute consultation →