For Healthcare Providers
When your patients need more than medical care.
You see them regularly: working parents who are “fine” medically but clearly struggling. They present with stress-related symptoms, sleep issues, or anxiety that stems from work-life imbalance rather than underlying medical conditions. Research shows that 60-80% of primary care visits may have a stress-related component (Nerurkar et al., 2015), yet many providers feel limited in addressing the root causes.
That’s where I come in. As a licensed therapist specializing in burned-out professionals and working parents, I provide the targeted support your patients need to address work-related stress, career transitions, and life balance challenges.
The burnout epidemic in your patient population.
Recent studies indicate that 65% of working parents report burnout (Gawlik et al., 2024), with women experiencing disproportionately higher rates. Additionally, 33% of parents report high levels of stress compared to 20% of other adults (U.S. Surgeon General, 2024).
These patients often present with:
- Chronic fatigue unrelated to medical conditions
- Anxiety about work performance and family obligations
- Decision paralysis about career changes
- Guilt about work-life balance struggles
- Physical symptoms of stress (headaches, GI issues, sleep disturbances)
My Specialized Approach
Having worked with executives and professionals from Google, Amazon, NBC, Big 4 accounting firms, Boston Children’s Hospital, and many other high-pressure environments, I understand firsthand the weight of professional expectations and the toll they take on working parents.
My approach weaves together evidence-based therapeutic interventions including cultural awareness, somatic practices, and cognitive strategies with practical career coaching.
This means that when you refer patients to me, you’re connecting them with someone who sees the whole picture, not just their symptoms, but the professional and personal contexts that are contributing to their stress.
I work collaboratively with healthcare providers and can provide updates on patient progress (with appropriate releases) to ensure we’re supporting your patients as a team.
Services I Can Provide Your Patients:
- Stress Management & Anxiety Therapy: Using trauma-informed, DBT-informed approaches to help patients develop healthy coping strategies
- Career Assessment & Transition Support: Comprehensive career evaluations for patients considering career changes
- Work-Life Balance Coaching: Practical strategies for managing professional demands while maintaining family priorities
- Burnout Recovery: Specialized treatment for occupational burnout using evidence-based interventions
- Parenting Strategies & Relational Support: Evidence-based approaches to reduce parental stress and guilt while strengthening parent-child relationships
I work collaboratively with healthcare providers and can provide updates on patient progress (with appropriate releases) to ensure we’re supporting your patients as a team.
Because when your patients get the emotional support and concrete tools to create sustainable changes in their work lives, everyone benefits.
FAQ
What credentials do you have?
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Licensed & Board Certified Therapist
- National Career Development Association Certified Career Service Provider
- Certified Trauma Therapist
- Certified ADHD Career Support Specialist
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Informed Treatment Training
- Heart Math Clinical Certification for Stress, Anxiety, and Self-Regulation
- Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist
- Specialization in treating healthcare professionals and high-achieving working parents
Why do healthcare providers trust my approach?
Research shows that healthcare workers experience burnout rates of up to 82% (Spill Mental Health Statistics, 2024), and many of my colleagues in healthcare have experienced burnout themselves. I’ve seen firsthand how traditional talk therapy alone isn’t always sufficient for driven professionals who need both emotional support and practical strategies.
My dual expertise in therapy AND career development means your patients get comprehensive support that addresses both their emotional wellbeing and their professional satisfaction. Studies demonstrate that chronic workplace stress leads to hypothalamic-pituitary axis dysregulation, which may be the mechanism by which job stress causes physical illness (American Journal of Medicine, 2019).
How can you refer your patients?
For your patients: Direct them to schedule a complimentary consultation at https://christine-walker.clientsecure.me/request/service. No referral paperwork needed – they can mention your referral when they fill out the request form.
Response time: I respond to all inquiries within 48 hours and offer free consultations to ensure proper fit.
Investment: I’m a private-pay provider, which allows for flexible scheduling and personalized treatment without insurance limitations. I provide superbills for patients who wish to seek reimbursement.
Additional questions about referrals?
I’m always happy to discuss how I can support your patients. Feel free to reach out directly:
Christine Walker, LPC, BCC, CCSP
Licensed Therapist & Career Coach
Serving Connecticut and nationwide via telehealth
christine@christinewalkercoaching.com
203.794.4094
Christine Walker Coaching
Therapist for Burned-out Professionals in Connecticut
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