You’ve been holding it together for everyone—for your kids, your parents, your coworkers. On paper, you may seem fine. But something feels off. You're overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and not sure where to turn.
Feeling stuck is not failure. And you don’t need to wait for things to fall apart before asking for support. If you’re ready to stop just “managing” and start getting to the root of what’s holding you back, you’re in the right place.
You don't have to do this alone.
You’re navigating life in the middle: caring for children while supporting aging parents, juggling work, health, friends, and endless expectations. It's exhausting. You’ve lost track of your own needs, and guilt creeps in when you try to reclaim them.
You’re going through the motions, but you feel disconnected—from your work, your relationships, even yourself. Guilt nags at you for not doing or being “enough,” and shame convinces you to keep quiet and carry on. It’s hard to remember what feeling engaged even looks like. Therapy can help you slow down, make sense of these patterns, and start reconnecting—with your needs, your voice, and your self-worth.
You don’t just want to feel better—you want to understand. Why you react the way you do. Why you keep falling into the same patterns. Together, we’ll explore the deeper meaning of your distress so real change becomes possible. You deserve to be seen, and understood.
If you’re supporting both your elderly parents and your children, you know what it means to live life sandwiched between two worlds. You’re handling appointments, decisions, and crises, often without time to process how it’s affecting you. It’s a constant push-and-pull that can leave you feeling exhausted and unnoticed. It’s not just about managing time; it’s about managing energy, emotions, and sometimes, your own identity.
In this space, it’s easy to feel overextended, exhausted, and overwhelmed—unsure how to be everything for everyone without losing yourself in the process. Therapy is a space to untangle the guilt, grief, and exhaustion that come with being the caregiver. Together, we work to lighten that load and create space for you to recharge and thrive.
If something inside is asking for support, let's listen! That voice within you — the one that wants things to feel different — matters. You don’t have to have it all figured out, and you don’t have to be in crisis to seek support. If you’re unsure where to begin, that’s okay — we can start from wherever you are.
Call, text, or email today.
(847)-867-9171
carolyn@carolynbulmashLCSW.com
Highland Park, IL
Tele-therapy in Illinois & New York