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Gavin HamnettMS, LMHC
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Running on empty for too long

Therapy for adults in New York worn down by work, a business, or caring for others.

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Who This Is For

Burnout rarely arrives all at once. First the weekends stop feeling restful. Then the work you used to care about starts to feel like a weight. Eventually you are tired in a way that sleep doesn't reach.

I see a lot of entrepreneurs, people at startups, and working artists, along with people caring for a parent, a partner, or a family. They are good at carrying things. Burnout tends to find exactly the people who keep going when they need to stop.

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What We Work On

  • Exhaustion

    A deep tiredness that a long weekend or a vacation can't touch.

  • Losing heart

    Feeling detached or irritated by work you once cared about.

  • Never switching off

    Checking email at dinner and running through tomorrow's list at 2 a.m.

  • Caring for others

    Holding everyone together while your own needs keep slipping down the list.

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How I Work With Burnout

Burnout is stress the body has carried for too long, so we start there. With Hakomi and somatic work, we slow down and notice what your body has been holding: the tight shoulders, the shallow breath, the push that never lets up.

Then we look at what keeps the push going. Often it is an old belief, something like "I have to earn my rest" or "if I stop, it all falls apart." Psychodynamic work helps us see where that belief came from, so it stops quietly running your schedule.

More about my approach
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What Sessions Look Like

  1. A free phone call

    20 minutes to talk about what has been wearing you down and whether I am a good fit.

  2. Regular sessions

    55 minutes, weekly or every two weeks, in Rhinebeck, Hudson, or by telehealth in New York.

  3. Room to rest

    Sessions are a place where you don't have to perform or produce anything.

What Can Shift

I don't only want to get you back to full speed. What I hope for is a way of working and living that feels unforced, where your energy comes from who you are rather than from pressure.

Rates in Brief

Sessions are $160 for 55 minutes. The first step is a complimentary 20 minute phone consultation.

Rates
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Questions People Ask

Do I need to quit my job?

Not necessarily. Often the change is in how you relate to your work, not whether you keep it. We can explore what feels right for you.

Is burnout the same as depression?

They can overlap, and they can feel alike. We don't need to settle that on day one. We start with how you are feeling now.

What if my burnout comes from caring for a family member?

That counts. Caregiving is some of the hardest work there is, and it is easy to leave yourself out of the picture. Sessions can be the place where you come first.

I barely have time as it is. Can I do this by telehealth?

Yes, for adults anywhere in New York State. For many busy people, skipping the drive makes it easier to keep a regular time.

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Start With a Free Consultation

Send me a short message and I'll set up a free 20 minute phone call.

Request a free consultation (845) 532-8336