Caring for others is meaningful, but it can also feel exhausting. If you find yourself emotionally drained, detached, or overwhelmed, you may be experiencing.
What Is Compassion Fatigue?
Compassion fatigue happens when constant exposure to others’ stress and suffering takes a toll on your emotional health. Over time, it can lead to exhaustion, detachment, and even burnout.
Subtle Signs You Might Have Compassion Fatigue
- Feeling emotionally numb or checked out
- Irritability or frustration with those you are trying to help
- Trouble sleeping or constant exhaustion
- Feeling hopeless, discouraged, or less empathetic
- Avoiding situations that used to feel meaningful
How Therapy Helps With Compassion Fatigue
Counseling gives you a safe space to process emotions, set boundaries, and restore balance. Therapy can help you:
- Reconnect with your sense of purpose
- Build self-care practices that actually work
- Learn strategies for managing emotional overload
- Restore empathy without feeling depleted
Anchor Health’s Approach
We use evidence-based approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-informed counseling to help you recover from compassion fatigue. Together, we focus on restoring both your well-being and your ability to care for others in a sustainable way.
Take the First Step Toward Healing
You do not have to carry the weight alone. Anchor Health can help you feel more balanced, energized, and supported.
Visit our Contact page to book a session or explore our Services page to learn more.