Depression and burnout can look similar on the surface — exhaustion, low motivation, and feeling disconnected from things you once cared about. But underneath, each carries its own story.
Maybe you’ve been running on empty for too long. Maybe you’re showing up every day, doing everything “right,” and still feel detached or drained. When your energy and joy disappear, even small tasks can start to feel impossible.
At Outside Therapy, we help Wyoming residents understand how burnout and depression overlap, what’s fueling them, and how to rebuild both energy and purpose in daily life.
You don’t have to “hit rock bottom” to need help. Many people living with depression or burnout function well from the outside but are quietly struggling inside.
You might recognize:
Feeling exhausted no matter how much you rest
Loss of motivation, creativity, or excitement
Feeling numb, detached, or emotionally flat
Trouble concentrating or remembering things
Difficulty sleeping — or sleeping too much
Irritability or emotional sensitivity
A sense that you’ve lost direction or meaning
Burnout often appears after prolonged stress, while depression can arise from chemical, emotional, or environmental causes. Therapy helps you identify the difference — and address both.
Depression and burnout aren’t signs of weakness — they’re signals.
They often appear when your body and mind are out of alignment, when your responsibilities outweigh your recovery, or when you’ve lost touch with what gives your life meaning.
Through therapy, you’ll learn how to identify what’s draining your energy, interrupt patterns of overextension, and create space for rest, perspective, and renewal.
Our evidence-based strategies combine mental-health science with practical, actionable tools.
Depending on your needs, therapy might include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Challenge negative thought loops and restore perspective.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Reconnect with your values and move forward even when motivation feels low.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Build awareness and calm through guided presence.
Behavioral Activation: Introduce structure and small wins that rebuild a sense of progress and reward.
These tools are designed to help you rediscover momentum — not through pressure, but through clarity and consistency.
At Outside Therapy, every service begins with a clear plan and measurable goals.
We combine modern mental health science with whole-person care, drawing from modalities like:
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for mindset and motivation
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for thought and behavior change
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for emotional balance
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma recovery
ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) for OCD and anxiety disorders
Positive Psychology to promote purpose and resilience
We don’t do “forever therapy.” We do focused, intentional work that helps you reach a finish line and maintain your progress long after sessions end.