Work-Life Balance Therapist in Venice
Find Your Rhythm. Protect Your Peace. Live a Life That Feels Like Yours.
Our therapy sessions can support you in:
• Setting boundaries with work and technology
• Coping with guilt around rest or saying “no”
• Reclaiming time for relationships, hobbies, and self-care
• Managing pressure from career, family, or internal expectations
• Healing from burnout and chronic overcommitment
• Exploring identity beyond your profession
• Creating a more sustainable and fulfilling daily rhythm
In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself. Maybe you’re answering emails at midnight, constantly thinking about work, or feeling guilty when you’re not being productive. Over time, the imbalance can lead to stress, disconnection, burnout, and a nagging sense that life is passing you by.
As a licensed psychotherapist and former medical doctor, I help my clients reassess their relationship with work, ambition, and personal time—so they can create space for joy, rest, relationships, and meaning outside of their job title or to-do list.
Balance doesn’t mean doing everything—it means doing what matters most, with intention.
Your worth is not measured by your output. Let’s help you build a life that supports your well-being—not just your résumé.
I provide therapy in Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Culver City, Mar Vista, Playa Del Rey, West Los Angeles, Pacific Palisades, Palms, and Santa Monica.
Feeling constantly stretched between your personal life and professional responsibilities? You’re not alone. A Work-Life Balance Therapist helps individuals establish boundaries, reduce burnout, and build sustainable routines. At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, we specialize in helping high-achieving professionals in Venice Beach reconnect with their personal values while maintaining career momentum. This article breaks down how therapy can help you gain control and build a life that works—for both work and life.
What Does a Work-Life Balance Therapist Do?
A Work-Life Balance Therapist helps people assess and adjust how they spend their time and energy across different life areas—career, family, relationships, personal development, and health.
Key goals include:
Reducing chronic stress and burnout
Addressing perfectionism and overachievement patterns
Improving emotional well-being
Enhancing personal and professional relationships
Creating healthy boundaries
These services are especially helpful for entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and remote workers juggling competing priorities.
Signs You May Need Work-Life Balance Therapy
You may benefit from therapy if you recognize any of the following signs:
You check emails or think about work during family time.
You feel guilty when relaxing or taking breaks.
Your physical health is suffering due to long work hours.
You experience anxiety on Sunday evenings about the upcoming workweek.
You’ve lost interest in hobbies or relationships.
If any of these resonate, speaking with a Work-Life Balance Therapist in Venice Beach could be a helpful next step.
What to Expect from Work-Life Balance Therapy
At Steven Kilmann, LMFT, therapy begins with identifying what’s currently overwhelming you.
Step 1: Time and Stress Audit
You’ll work with your therapist to review your weekly schedule and stress triggers. This helps identify patterns like:
Overcommitting to professional obligations
People-pleasing behaviors
Difficulty saying “no”
Step 2: Prioritization and Boundaries
We’ll then help you:
Identify core values
Restructure your day around meaningful activities
Set digital and physical boundaries
Step 3: Ongoing Mindset Shifts
Our therapy also focuses on mindset changes that support better balance. These include:
Letting go of perfectionism
Redefining what “success” means
Building self-compassion
To explore deeper emotional triggers, we may integrate approaches used in Perfectionism and High Achievers Therapy Venice.
Why Choose Steven Kilmann, LMFT?
Steven Kilmann brings over 20 years of experience helping clients regain clarity and peace in their lives. His approach combines practical time management strategies with deeper emotional work.
What makes our work-life balance therapy unique:
Located locally in Venice Beach
Special focus on high-achieving professionals
Support for emotional burnout, identity loss, and overcommitment
Compassionate, clear, and direct therapy style
Clients often begin therapy for work-life issues and find themselves growing in many other areas of life. Read more about our approach to substance abuse recovery that often stems from chronic stress.
How Work-Life Balance Therapy Supports Long-Term Change
Balancing your time isn’t about having a perfect schedule. It’s about shifting your relationship with productivity and self-worth.
Therapy outcomes often include:
Clearer personal boundaries
Increased time for family, hobbies, and rest
Better sleep and mental focus
Stronger connection to values and purpose
For clients in creative industries or leadership roles, this shift can prevent long-term burnout and improve decision-making.
Work-Life Balance Therapy in Venice Beach: What to Know
Who It’s For:
Professionals working long hours
Remote workers struggling with boundaries
Entrepreneurs and creatives under pressure
Anyone feeling emotionally drained
Session Options:
In-person therapy in Venice Beach
Secure telehealth appointments for California residents
Frequency:
Most clients begin with weekly sessions and adjust based on progress.
Related Services at Steven Kilmann, LMFT
Your work-life challenges may connect with deeper issues. We often see overlap with:
Anxiety
Perfectionism
Substance use as stress relief
Relationship difficulties due to overworking
Explore our specialized services in grief therapy and neurodivergent therapy, which can support overlapping needs.
Is Work-Life Balance Therapy Right for You?
Ask yourself:
Do I feel constantly tired or emotionally unavailable?
Do I avoid personal time because I feel behind on work?
Do I measure my worth by productivity?
If yes, a Work-Life Balance Therapist Venice can help you untangle these patterns and rebuild.
Take the First Step
Burnout doesn’t resolve itself. The sooner you begin therapy, the faster you can reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self.
If you're ready to speak with a Work-Life Balance Therapist in Venice Beach, contact Steven Kilmann, LMFT to schedule a consultation.
