Therapy for overwhelmed, hard working adults in Los Gatos and across California. 

Reclaim You Energy. Redefine Success. Rebalance Your Life.

Specializing in helping corporate professionals, athletes, academics to dig into the exhaustion, overdrive, and perfectionism fueling your burnout–and design a personalized recovery plan so you can thrive again.

You’ve hit your limit–and you’re still expected to keep going

You’re tired in a way that sleep doesn’t fix. You are:

  • Going through the motions, but feel disconnected from everything–your work, your relationships, even yourself.

  • Feeling guilty when you rest. Anxious when you don’t.

  • Achieving so much…but you feel numb, resentful, or like you’re about to snap.

  • Trying to push through, but the cracks are showing–and it’s starting to scare you.

This isn’t just a rough patch. This is burnout. And deep down, you know it.

You’ve spent years proving you can do hard things–showing up, overdelivering, staying strong no matter what.

But somewhere along the way, you disappeared under all the pressure, performance, and expectations. 

You don’t recognize yourself anymore. And you’re not sure how to get you back.

Here’s the truth:

You’re not lazy. You’re not weak. You’re not broken.

You’re exhausted from carrying too much, for too long, with little support. 

It’s not your fault. But it is your turning point. 

You don’t need to try harder. 

You need space to breathe, heal, and come home to yourself.

Alyx Duckering, licensed therapist for driven corporate professionals, athletes, academics, and caregivers

I help driven professionals, athletes, and academics unlearn burnout, untangle their identity from achievement, and finally breathe again.

I’m Alyx, a therapist for high achievers who feel trapped by exhaustion and overwhelm despite their success. If you’re done sacrificing your energy and peace just to keep proving yourself, I help you break the cycle of burnout and rediscover what truly fuels you. Together, we’ll move beyond surviving to building a life that feels meaningful, manageable, and authentically yours.

From Survival Mode

  • Running on empty–mentally, emotionally, physically

  • Living by pressure, deadlines, and proving yourself

  • Feeling guilty for resting or slowing down

  • Over-identifying with success, roles, or results

  • Dreading the next meeting, practice, or class

  • Saying “yes” out of fear of falling behind

  • Numb, disconnected, or resentful

To Whole-Hearted Living

  • Waking up with purpose, sustainable energy, and clarity

  • Leading with intention, values, and internal trust

  • Feeling grounded in rest–and watching your performance improve because of it

  • Reconnecting with who you are beyond the achievements

  • Showing up with presence, not pressure

  • Setting boundaries that actually stick–and support your growth

  • Alive, focused, and connected to what really matters

  • You’ve given everything to succeed–and now you’re running on empty, exhausted, and disconnected from yourself. I can help you break free from burnout’s grip and rebuild a life where they feel energized, grounded, and truly alive again

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  • You’re driven to be your best–but the pressure to be perfect feels like a cage tightening every day. Therapy with me can help quiet the relentless inner critic, ease anxiety, and findfreedom in progress–not perfection.

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  • You’re scared, uncertain, and maybe even a little lost–wondering if you’re making the right move or if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. Therapy supports you in facing that fear, leaning into the discomfort, and discovering strength you didn’t know you had to create a new, meaningful path forward.

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  • You want strong, meaningful relationships, but sometimes old patterns or stress get in the way. I help you untangle what's not working so you can feel more connected, understood, and at ease with the people who matter most.

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Alyx, LMFT in Los Gatos and across California
  • I know the quiet weight of pushing yourself–or someone you care about–to be perfect, even when it’s breaking you inside. I help athletes, coaches, and parents break free from burnout and the constant pressure to perform, so they can heal, reclaim joy, and feel truly seen.

You want to stop questioning your worth every time you slow down. You want to stop choosing between success and sanity. You want your life to feel as good as it might look to others. That’s the work we’ll do together–actively, collaboratively, and authentically.

Reach Out and Be Heard

Invest in yourself

Create lasting, sustainable change

Your path from exhaustion to energy starts here.

online therapy for driven corporate professionals, athletes, academics, and caregivers

Fully online. Fully licensed. Fully tailored to you–no commute required.

Online therapy designed to fit real life and real schedules. Support is accessible without pressing pause on everything else. As long as you’re in California, online therapy makes it easier to prioritize your mental health without adding more to your plate.

What Would Life Look Like If You’re No Longer Running On Empty? 

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