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🛑 What no one tells you about leaving the field of therapy?

It can feel like grieving a version of yourself.

In today’s episode of The Therapist Burnout Podcast, we’re not just talking about the decision to close your private practice—we’re talking about what it does to you emotionally. Because stepping away from therapy work isn’t just a professional change… it’s an identity shift.

🔍 In This Episode:

• What it really feels like to close your therapy practice
• Why burnout is about emotional weight, not just hours worked
• How grief, fear, shame, and relief show up in the closure process
• What no one prepares you for when you stop holding space for others
• The quiet, scary, and freeing in-between moments post-closure
• Why nervous system support is a non-negotiable part of this transition

💬 Real Talk from This Episode:

• “I wasn’t broken—I was buried under what I had been holding for years.”
• “Grief isn’t just sadness. It’s numbness, rage, confusion, and letting go of who you thought you'd be.”
• “There’s something else on the other side—but it might not look like what you expected.”

📌 Mentioned in This Episode:

🔗 Practice Closure Guide: Your First 30 Days

👀 Next week’s episode: The logistics of ethically and practically closing your practice

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