Therapy for Feeling Stuck
Assisting Driven Professionals and Students in New York
When You Can’t Seem to Move Forward
Feeling professionally or academically “stuck” can take many forms. We sometimes experience it as a lost sense of forward momentum. Or it might show up as uncertainty about our personal or professional goals, or as a lack of motivation to work towards them. We may become overwhelmed by indecision, as well as by internal and external pressures to push forward without clarity or conviction, simply to maintain appearances or avoid falling behind.
Whatever their form, “stuck” experiences frequently co-occur with burnout, chronic stress, work/life imbalances, professional identity confusion, and persistent feelings of inadequacy. Therapy can offer a structured space to identify the internal and external forces that keep you stuck, to clarify what matters most to you, and to use that knowledge to advance in a meaningful and sustainable direction.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Feeling Stuck
Difficulty identifying meaningful personal or professional goals.
A sense of “going through the motions” without direction or purpose.
Frustration with a lack of progress despite ongoing effort.
Feeling disconnected from past sources of ambition, energy, or clarity.
Procrastination or avoidance stemming from internal uncertainty.
Rumination about past decisions or missed opportunities.
Schedule a free 20-minute initial consultation to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your mental wellness goals.
Ways Treatment Can Help
Although therapy should always be custom tailored to your unique needs and preferences, the following treatment goals are common among individuals struggling with experiences of feeling professionally or academically “stuck”:
Clarifying personal values, goals, and sources of meaning.
Identifying internal beliefs and external pressures that contribute to feeling stuck.
Developing strategies to address indecision, procrastination, and avoidance.
Strengthening the ability to take thoughtful, values-driven action in the face of uncertainty.
Enhancing distress tolerance to reduce avoidance-based patterns of coping.
Cultivating a more compassionate and flexible mindset toward change, risk, and imperfection.
Schedule a free 20-minute initial consultation to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your mental wellness goals.