For physicians and surgeons
Burnout Coaching for Physicians Who Are Done Running on Empty
You spend your days taking care of everyone else and your nights catching up on charts. Joseph Sparks, LCSW, coaches physicians through burnout, poor sleep and low energy with a plan that fits around call schedules, not on top of them.
You're not your own doctor here
Physicians are famous for treating themselves last, or not at all. In this program a partner physician reviews your labs, a dietitian and trainer handle their pieces, and Joey pulls it into one routine. You get to be the patient for once, without adding another appointment you'll cancel.
Built around shifts
- Weekly One session with Joey, by video or in person, scheduled around your call.
- Daily Two check-ins of about two minutes: sleep, stress, readiness, mood, food, recovery.
- Between When your numbers show a bad stretch, Joey reaches out the same day.
- After Monthly continuing care to keep it going through the next rough rotation.
Coaching, not treatment
This is coaching. It focuses on sleep, stress, training, food and how you run your days, and it isn't a substitute for medical or mental health care. If you'd rather talk to a therapist, Joey will say so on the first call and help you find the right fit.
Before you book
Questions physicians ask
I don't have time for this. How much time does it take?
One session a week and two quick check-ins a day, about two minutes each. The program is built for people who have less time than they need.
Is this therapy?
No. Joey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, but these programs are coaching. They don't replace medical or mental health care.
Can I refer my patients too?
Yes. The referral page explains how it works for providers, what Joey does and doesn't do, and how you stay in the loop.
Do you work with physicians outside California?
Yes. Coaching runs by video and phone nationwide. Joey also meets in person in Westlake Village.
Talk it through first
A free 30-minute call is enough to see whether this fits your life right now.