Find relief when work
is working against you
Therapy for Work Stress, Burnout, & Toxic Workplace Recovery in California
In-person in Oakland • Online therapy throughout California
You’re a thoughtful, creative, heart-centered person — but lately, work feels overwhelming, depleting, or even unsafe. The Sunday Scaries are winning.
Whether you’re dealing with bullying, gaslighting, microaggressions, or a work culture that just doesn’t value who you are, the stress can follow you home — and stay in your body long after the workday ends.
You’re not broken. You’re not being too sensitive. And you’re not alone.
I’m here to help you find clarity, healing, and peace — without giving up who you are.
Some Ways Work
Stress Affects You
Your Thoughts and Feelings
- Low self-esteem, sense of failure
- Loss of motivation or purpose
- Feeling helpless, overwhelmed, moody, anxious, or irritable
- Worrying about work even when you’re off.
Your Body
- Aches & pains
- Changes in eating or sleeping
- Exhaustion, lack of energy
- Difficulty focusing or remembering
Your Behavior
- Isolation
- Problems in relationships
- Using alcohol, drugs, food, or distractions to cope
- Bedtime procrastination
Work Stress is an Epidemic
If you’re having a tough time at work, you’re not alone.
US workers who say they suffer from daily work-related stress
US workers who say that workplace stress affects their personal relationships
US workers who have faced toxic situations at work
People who work in a toxic workplace are 300% more likely to experience harm to their mental health.
How I Can Help
I’m Megan Rees, a licensed counselor serving clients in-person in Oakland and virtually throughout California.
I believe that work shouldn’t suck the joy out of life.
My goal as a therapist is to help you feel like yourself again.
Through therapy, you can transform your relationship to work, even if you can’t quit your job. It’s possible to regain your sense of purpose, develop skills for coping with stress, set boundaries with difficult people, and take back your power.
The results could mean a better time at work and more meaningful time away from work.
Why Work with Megan?
Megan is my go-to referral for those experiencing workplace-related anxiety and stress. She’s exceptional—deeply caring, intelligent, playful, and humble—and understands what it takes to heal from toxic workplaces. Highly recommend!
Jessica Engle, LMFT
Megan is one of the few human beings I have come across in my life who has the skill to put me completely at ease, to create an environment in which I can safely speak about even the topics that have persistently been the most painful for me. She is able to shine a light in the darkest of places and stand at my side as we look into them together, letting me see finally that things are going to be okay.
Kevin B
Megan is a committed, kind, and very generous therapist. I was fortunate to work with her and see her support clients with love and dedication through very difficult situations. Megan is also playful with a great sense of humor!
Rebekah Windmiller, LCAT, REAT
FAQ
Learn all about my fees and how to navigate insurance on the Fees & Services page.
Yes! I have openings to see clients in-person in the Pill Hill neighborhood of Oakland.
My license covers therapy for residents of California. Ask me about my coaching and consulting services to learn more about what I can offer to people around the globe.
From our first session, we’ll be working towards your graduation from therapy. The first few times we meet, we’ll get to know each other and your needs. By the first month, we’ll create your therapy goals, and we’ll regularly check in and adjust where necessary.
Usually these problems are systemic. Feel free to let your HR or organizational development folks know that I give workshops to increase psychological safety for teams, and I provide leadership coaching. Contact me to learn more.