Online Therapy in Washington, D.C. and Virginia

From Reacting to Relating: The Benefit of Boundaries

Feeling drained by constant responsibility? It’s not you—it’s boundaries needing support. Together, we’ll shift from resentment to real connection, restoring peace and balance.

A nighttime scene of a swan surrounded by her sleeping cygnets in a nest. In the nest is also a squirrel, contentedly sleeping with them. A crescent moon shines brightly in the background.

Imagine a life where you:

  • Understand and care for your needs without the all-too familiar twist of guilt or the nagging fear you’re letting others down.
  • Protect your invaluable time and energy to focus on what truly matters to you.
  • Experience genuine respect by communicating your limits clearly and with confidence.

Learn about boundaries and how they don’t mean cutting yourself off from connections that you value.

My approach to telehealth is designed to provide you with an individualized evidence based plan, so you can free yourself from needing to base your choices on what others demand of you and start understanding, trusting, and honoring what truly makes the most sense for you.

Do you ever feel a pervasive sense of responsibility that leaves you drained and resentful? The constant pressure to keep going and keep doing for the sake of others can lead to burnout, and you may eventually (or already) feel taken for granted. This isn’t a personal trait; it’s a sign that your boundaries – that is, your own real-time awareness of your needs and well-being – are in need of support. We’ll work together to transform how you understand and experience your connections with others so that you can move away from frustration, hurt, and shame toward genuine connection and personal peace.

At Heart & Mind Insights, I understand that true achievement or connection isn’t about sacrificing yourself; it’s about understanding and finding an effective balance between meeting your obligations without losing track of yourself in the process. I offer online therapy, tailored to your specific circumstances and needs, to help you understand, establish, and maintain healthy emotional boundaries in all of your connections with others.

Licensed Professional Counselor

Cheryl Zandt

Telehealth in Virginia and Washington DC

Cheryl Zandt is a compassionate and highly experienced Licensed Professional Counselor practicing via Telehealth in Washington DC and Virginia. She provides online therapy to adults; individually or in relationship.

With a warm, down-to-earth approach, Cheryl helps clients navigate anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. She creates a supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in complex circumstances.

Cheryl Zandt LPC
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