School’s out. Vacations are in. Calendars explode.
Kids’ camps, weddings, BBQs, and travel plans—and suddenly, therapy feels… optional.
Sound familiar?
You’re not alone. Every June, we see it happen: the weather warms up, life speeds up, and mental health care quietly slips to the bottom of the list. For high-achieving professionals in Boise—especially those in healthcare, education, or tech—summer often feels like both a reward and a responsibility.
Your brain might be telling you: “I’m fine enough. I’ll get back into therapy in the fall.”
But here’s the gentle truth: mental health doesn’t take a vacation just because you do.
You’re Allowed to Feel Overwhelmed (Even in Summer)
Let’s normalize something right now: feeling overloaded in the summer doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human.
This season brings a different kind of stress. Your kids are out of school, work doesn’t slow down, and everyone suddenly expects you to be more relaxed, more available, and more fun. If you’re someone who tends to prioritize others’ needs before your own (hello, caretakers and overachievers), this added pressure can push therapy and self-care right off the radar.
Summer ☀️ guilt is real: “I shouldn’t need therapy right now. I should be enjoying myself.”
But guess what? Joy requires maintenance.
Mental Health Care Isn’t Just for the Hard Seasons — It’s What Keeps the Good Ones Good
We often treat therapy or mental wellness like a fire extinguisher—something we reach for in crisis. But just like you wouldn’t wait until your car breaks down to change the oil, your mental health needs proactive attention before burnout, anxiety, or emotional disconnection hits.
Therapy is a tool for feeling better. A weekly check-in, a quiet moment in the Zen Den, or a 30-minute neurofeedback session might be the thing that helps you actually feel present on that beach trip or enjoy a glass of wine at the family reunion without silently spiraling.
When we delay care, we often return in Fall feeling more anxious, scattered, and behind.
We see it every September: the inbox floods, school starts, workloads increase—and many people re-enter therapy feeling drained, resentful, and already playing catch-up.
Why? Because they pushed pause on their own mental health while everything else kept going.
You deserve better than a back-to-school crash. What would it look like to stay lightly connected to your care this summer—so you don’t have to rebuild from scratch in the fall?
Spoiler: it doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Realistic Ways to Support Your Mental Health During a Full Summer
If life’s feeling full, here are a few doable ways to keep your mental health front & center:
✅ Keep sessions virtual while you travel
Therapy on a hotel balcony or during camp drop-off isn’t weird—it’s smart. Staying consistent with even short virtual sessions can help you stay grounded.
✅ Reduce frequency instead of canceling entirely
If weekly feels too much, biweekly or monthly check-ins still offer huge value. Some care is better than none—and less often doesn’t mean less important.
✅ Try our Zen Den (FREE) for low-effort calm
Short on time or energy? Zen Den sessions (with Alpha Stimulation + NeuroFeedback) require minimal effort and deliver deep regulation. Think of it as passive self-care for busy brains.
✅ Schedule sessions around travel, not instead of it
Booking support before or after a big trip can help you transition smoothly and process anything that came up—so vacations don’t just postpone stress, but actually reduce it.
Let This Summer ☀️ Be the One Where You Don’t Get Left Behind
You’ve earned a summer full of joy, connection, & deep breaths—but not at the cost of your own well-being. Whether it’s a regular therapy check-in, a quiet experience in our famous Zen Den, or simply refusing to cancel the next appointment “just because things are busy,” you deserve to take up space on your own calendar.
You don’t have to choose between summer and self-care. You can have both.
Here’s Your Next (Tiny) Step Forward:
☀️ Book a FREE consult before your next vacay: 208.258.3510
Try a Zen Den (FREE) session for calm that lasts beyond the appointment
Forward this to someone who’s been “too busy” for therapy lately
Your summer matters. So do you.
Author,
Lisa Schiro MS LCPC EMDR-T
k-counseling.org