Episode #577: How To Heal Burnout, feat. Shani Gardner

Allison and guest Shani Gardner, LCSW, discuss Shani's experiences with burnout as a therapist and her journey toward overcoming it. They also share their experiences in this profession, emphasizing the importance of autonomy, self-care, and mindfulness in preventing burnout. Lastly, they discuss the challenges of running a private practice and the resources available for therapists, with a focus on the needs of women of color in the field. PS: Prefer video? This podcast episode is also available to stream on our Youtube channel!

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About Shani Gardner, LCSW:

I have focused my clinical work in providing quality mental health care to young people of color experiencing anxiety, perfectionism and trauma. I am a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, relationally oriented, identity affirming therapist with an eclectic therapeutic style. I use many interventions to best support clients’ individual needs including cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, and mindfulness techniques.

I believe that therapy works best when we have the opportunity to build a strong rapport based in trust and mutual positive regard. Therapy is a long term commitment and investment in yourself. As we work together, I will ask process oriented questions to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors with openness and curiosity. I will also provide you with new perspectives, helpful coping techniques and non judgemental validation.

In addition, I believe that healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. I encourage clients to connect with their bodies and breath to feel more grounded in the present moment. I use mindfulness and somatic based techniques to help with emotion regulation and calming.

Links: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulfulgracewellness/ 

Website: https://www.soulfulgracetherapy.com/