Are Therapists Burning Out Because They’re Doing Too Much? | Michelle Bohls on Imago Therapy

What if becoming a more effective therapist actually meant doing less? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Jirzia Blackman continues her conversation with **Michelle Bohls, Imago Clinical Trainer and mentor**, exploring what it really takes to create sustainable, connected, and meaningful work as a therapist. Michelle shares why so many clinicians experience **therapist burnout, imposter syndrome, emotional exhaustion, and professional isolation**—and how Imago Relationship Therapy can offer a different way of working with couples. Together, Jirzia and Michelle discuss: ✨ How Imago Clinical Training transformed Jirzia's approach to therapy ✨ Why therapists can burn out from taking too much responsibility for their clients ✨ The connection between professional development and therapist wellness ✨ How Imago helps clinicians move away from “fixing” couples ✨ Why connection—not identifying the problem—is at the heart of Imago ✨ How parts work, attachment, trauma, and relationship patterns intersect ✨ Why therapists don't have to be the expert with all the answers ✨ Imposter syndrome and the pressure to be perfect ✨ Building a more sustainable therapy practice ✨ Why *your energy is the currency of your life ✨ How therapists can invest in themselves while creating deeper impact Michelle explains that in Imago, the therapist's role isn't to solve the couple's problems, but to hold the structure and space that allows couples to discover what is happening between them and create connection. For clinicians considering **Imago Relationship Therapy**, experiencing burnout, struggling with imposter syndrome, or simply looking for a more relational approach to couples therapy, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on professional growth and sustainable practice. 🎙️ WATCH PART 2 NOW and continue the conversation with Jirzia and Michelle. 💛 Subscribe to Authentic Beyond the Couch for more honest conversations about mental health, relationships, healing, trauma, and the work we do beyond the therapy room. 👉 Like, comment, and share this episode with a therapist or clinician who needs to hear this conversation. ABOUT MICHELLE BOHLS Michelle Bohls is an *Imago Clinical Trainer, therapist, mentor, and relationship professional* dedicated to helping create a more relational world—one where meaningful connection matters more than performance, accomplishments, or status. WATCH PART 1: #ImagoTherapy #CouplesTherapy #TherapistBurnout #MentalHealth #RelationshipTherapy #TherapistLife #AuthenticBeyondTheCouch #imagotherapy, #couplestherapy, #therapistburnout, #therapistlife, #mentalhealth, #relationshiptherapy, #authenticbeyondthecouch, #therapists, #therapisttraining, #relationshiphealing