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I’m Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW.
I bring a therapist’s perspective to stories about burnout, workplace stress, and professional well-being.
My work explores self-doubt, perfectionism, overfunctioning, and the emotional cost of sustained performance. My insights have appeared in U.S. and international media covering workplace mental health, productivity, AI, and the changing nature of work.
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“They may continue to do the work long after they’re feeling rusted out, because that’s what they value. So it might not be caught by the organization.”
HRD AMERICA | OCT 2026Forget burnout. 'Rust-out' could be your next workplace problem
Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW, shares what rust-out is, how it differs from burnout, the signs to look for, and what HR leaders can do to support employees who feel underchallenged, underutilized, or unfulfilled.
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Related reading: The New Burnout: Why Keeping Up With AI Is Exhausting High Performers →
Related support: Burnout therapy for high achievers →
Also published in: Australia · New Zealand · Asia →
More Media Features on Mental Health & Work
REAL SIMPLE | SEP 2026Feeling Unmotivated at Work? You Might Be Experiencing “Rust Out” Instead of Burnout
Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW explains how to recognize rust out and offers practical ways to rebuild motivation by creating more challenge, growth, and meaning at work.
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International Coverage: Mondo (Serbia) · Cantika (Indonesia) · Nasha / LA.LV (Latvia)
REAL SIMPLE | SEP 2026Soft Productivity Is the Antidote to Hustle Culture—Here Are 5 Tips for Trying It
Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW explains how soft productivity can reduce burnout by prioritizing meaningful work, setting realistic standards, and building restorative breaks into the workday.
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Also featured in: The Optimist Daily
International Coverage: WomenOnly / SKAI (Greece) · LaNature (Canada, French) · IDN Times (Indonesia)
REAL SIMPLE | AUG 2026Why Embracing a “French Sunday” Might Be the Secret to Dreading Monday Less
Alexis Verbin, LCSW, LICSW, explains how protecting time for real rest helps high achievers manage anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressure to stay productive off the clock.
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International Coverage: · IDN Times (Indonesia) · Večernji list (Croatia)
Earlier Coverage
HUBSPOT · 2021
Science-Backed Tips for Mastering Public Speaking, According to 5 Mental Health Professionals
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THE DENVER POST · 2020
“Like the Rug Was Ripped Out From Under Me”: The Mental Health Costs of Coronavirus
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HEALTHY WOMEN LEADERS · 2020
Increase Your Mental Strength During COVID-19 and Beyond
Read → | Newsletter →
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