Support for Millennial & Gen Z Professionals Suffering from Burnout and Perfectionism in Missouri and Illinois
Exhausted, Overwhelmed, and Still Telling Yourself to “Try Harder”?
When your worth has been tied to your achievements for so long, slowing down feels almost impossible.
You might tell yourself:
“If I just finish this project, I'll finally be able to relax.”
“If I don’t keep pushing, everything will fall apart.”
“If I’m not productive, I’m failing.”
Meanwhile, you’re tired.
Not the kind of tired sleep can fix—the kind of tired that settles into your bones.
The kind that makes everything—work, friendships, even hobbies—feel like one more thing on the to-do list.
You don’t have to live like this.
How Therapy Helps With Burnout and Perfectionism
At CLS Counseling & Consulting, we work with high-achieving Millennials and Gen Z adults who are running on empty but still feel like they haven’t done “enough.”
Therapy offers a space to challenge toxic productivity, redefine success, and recover your sense of self—outside of what you achieve.
In therapy, you’ll learn to:
Understand the deeper roots of perfectionism and people-pleasing
Break free from guilt around rest, boundaries, and “being enough”
Identify the warning signs of burnout before they take over
Build a life that’s sustainable—not just survivable
Redefine productivity in a way that honors your mental health
Common Signs You Might Be Living With Burnout or Toxic Perfectionism
Constant fatigue, even after sleep
Difficulty relaxing or doing “nothing” without guilt
Feeling like success is never “enough”
Cynicism or detachment from work, school, or relationships
Physical symptoms like headaches, body aches, or insomnia
Procrastination and self-criticism spirals
If you're nodding along—you’re not lazy, broken, or unmotivated.
You’re exhausted from carrying expectations no one could sustain forever.
Why Now is the Right Time to Start
Burnout and perfectionism don't just "fix themselves" with a weekend off or a new planner.
Without real support, they can lead to worsening mental health, strained relationships, and total disconnection from what actually matters to you.
Therapy can help you interrupt that cycle now—before it demands even more from you.
You Deserve to Rest Without Earning It
Therapy Details
Virtual therapy for Missouri and Illinois residents
50-minute sessions via secure, HIPAA-compliant video
Most insurance plans accepted; private-pay options available
Free 15-minute consult to ask questions and see if it feels like a fit
