Avoiding Burnout by Switching to Teletherapy SLP

Sep 23

Burned Out? Teletherapy May Bring Back your Joy!

Let’s face it, traditional SLP roles can be exhausting. Packed schedules, endless paperwork, commuting between schools, and that constant pressure to do more with less... it’s a fast track to burnout. If you’re feeling depleted and wondering how long you can keep this up, it might be time to reimagine what your workday could look like.

Enter teletherapy.

Telepractice gives you the freedom to work smarter, not harder. You gain control over your schedule, cut out the commute, and create a rhythm that fits your life, not just your students’ IEP timelines. Suddenly, there’s space to breathe, time to reset, and (maybe most importantly) room to fall back in love with your role.

It’s not just about convenience. Teletherapy can help you:

Save money on gas and wear-and-tear.
Streamline your documentation process.
Set better boundaries with work.
Build a more sustainable, flexible caseload.
Learn and use digital tools that boost student engagement and simplify your day.

Plus, it opens the door to professional growth. You’ll sharpen tech skills and reach diverse student populations without ever stepping foot in a classroom. You can even specialize in the work you love most, whether that’s articulation, AAC, or social-pragmatic therapy.

Yes, the tech learning curve is real. Yes, engaging students virtually takes a different kind of creativity. But you can do this and I’ve created tools to help make the transition smoother.

✨ Start with my free ebook, Getting Started with School-Based Teletherapy, a zero-pressure resource to help you explore whether teletherapy is a good fit for your goals and lifestyle.

✨ Ready to dive deeper? My paid guide, The School SLP’s Telepractice Starter Pack, includes everything you need to get set up confidently, such as tech, scheduling, planning, documentation, engagement strategies, and more.

✨ Want step-by-step training? Enroll in my course, Telepractice 101: Making Virtual Therapy Work in Real Life, available through Bright Ideas Media. It’s packed with real-world tips, practical tools, and the mindset shifts that make a difference.

If burnout has been tapping you on the shoulder, this might be the sign you’ve been waiting for. Let me know if you want help figuring out your next step. I’ll be here cheering you on.