Therapy for Caregiver Stress + Burnout

A caregiver is anyone who provides care for another person in need. This may include a child, aging parent, partner or spouse, relative, or friend. Caregiving often involves providing help in the person’s daily life. Examples include helping the person to eat, drink, bathe, get dressed, take medications, and get to and from medical appointments. Often, individuals find themselves in caregiving roles due to unexpected life circumstances. This might involve caring for an ill or disabled child, spouse, family member, parent, close friend, or neighbor. Caregiver stress and burnout can also affect paid professionals who have chosen a career in caregiving. These dedicated individuals often work long hours and may be underpaid, which can take a toll on their own family life.

What Is Caregiver Stress?

As a caregiver, you may not feel able to take breaks or think about your own well-being. Due to a habitual focus on the needs of the individual requiring constant care, your own needs may suffer.

Caregivers are often expected to be “on call” all day. As a result, this can leave little time for friends, family, or taking care of one’s own needs and interests.

Many family caregivers face challenging situations and significant responsibilities. Common concerns include financial strain, living arrangements, guilt, fear, and anxiety about meeting their loved ones’ needs. These challenges can be intensified when additional help is required to provide adequate care.

Caregiver stress describes the physiological, emotional and mental fatigue from caring for others.

Here are the signs and symptoms that a someone with caregiver stress may experience:

  • Always feeling concerned or overwhelmed
  • Often feeling exhausted and weary
  • Having trouble sleeping
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Feeling alone or isolated from others
  • Excessive weight gain or weight loss
  • Becoming easily irritable or quick to anger
  • Losing interest in friends and previously enjoyed activities
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Having headaches, body discomfort, or other physical issues regularly
If you’re experiencing one or more symptoms from the list, it can be a sign that you may benefit from seeking professional help.

What Does Therapy For Caregiver Stress Look Like?

At Therapy and Co, we recognize the unique challenges that may arise as a caregiver. Our therapists have experience helping clients who are caregivers for those with disabilities, chronic pain, terminal illness, and more. Therapy with a trained professional can help caregivers in better meeting their own needs while caring for others.

Therapy and Co therapists tailor various therapeutic approaches to your specific needs. In addition to supportive counseling, you’ll gain tools for stress management, improving communication skills, setting boundaries, reducing negative feelings, prioritizing self-care, and much more.

Therapy and Co Therapists Who Specialize in Caregiver Stress + Burnout

The therapists at Therapy and Co offer a non judgemental, respectful, and holistic approach.

Book an Appointment

Our Services

If you are experiencing similar
problems please contact us

(832) 315-5793

Call Us
book an appointment
Get started with ease.Book your free 15-minute consultation today.
+ +