Anxiety Therapy Orlando: How to Cultivate a Resilient Team That Doesn't Burnout
Anxiety Therapy Orlando: How to Cultivate a Resilient Team That Doesn't Burnout
Written by: Lauran Hahn, LMHC
As an anxiety therapist, I see every day how fear of judgment can hold people back from speaking their truth. In the workplace, it’s no different. Maybe you’ve been in a meeting where the room goes quiet, where ideas are kept inside, and mistakes are brushed under the rug. The silence feels heavier than the issue itself, and before long, stress takes the lead.
What if instead of hiding struggles or protecting egos, you and your team could face obstacles together with clarity, openness, and trust? What if challenges became opportunities for growth and innovation? That’s exactly what the ACE Strategy is designed to create: a culture of psychological safety and resilience.
What is the ACE Strategy?
The ACE Strategy is a simple, yet powerful framework that helps leaders create psychological safety and build resilient, high-performing teams. It’s based on three core steps:
A - Acknowledge: Recognize and accept challenges, mistakes, and uncertainty as a natural part of the work environment.
C - Collaborate: Foster a culture of teamwork, shared problem-solving, and open communication to overcome obstacles.
E - Embrace: View challenges as opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation, rather than threats or failures.
Each component of the ACE Strategy links directly back to the three darts we discussed in a previous blog I wrote called, The 3 Hidden Layers of Burnout, where external pressures, lack of support, and fear of judgment are the silent barriers to growth. The ACE Strategy helps leaders reduce the impact of these darts, creating a space where individuals and teams can thrive.
A - Acknowledge: Recognize Challenges as Part of the Process
The first step in the ACE Strategy is acknowledging that challenges, mistakes, and uncertainty are not failures; they’re part of the natural work environment. Leaders can normalize these experiences by openly acknowledging them.
When leaders say things like, “We know we’re facing a tough deadline, but we’ve handled challenges before,” or “Mistakes are a natural part of innovation. Let’s see what we can learn from this,” they help create a culture where setbacks are expected and accepted.
When challenges are acknowledged without shame, team members feel psychologically safe to admit mistakes and seek help. This step links directly to the second dart (lack of support) from The 3 Hidden Layers of Burnout, where creating supportive spaces can reduce the emotional intensity of challenges.
C - Collaborate: Build a Culture of Teamwork and Open Communication
Once challenges are acknowledged, the next step is collaboration. Teams are stronger when they face obstacles together. This is where teamwork and open communication come in.
Create an environment where team members feel empowered to speak up, share ideas, and problem-solve as a group. Whether it’s through daily check-ins, team huddles, or collaborative brainstorming sessions, keep the lines of communication open.
When leaders create collaborative spaces, it combats the third dart (fear of judgment) from The 3 Hidden Layers of Burnout, where open dialogue helps everyone feel safe and engaged, reducing the fear of being criticized or penalized for honest feedback.
E - Embrace: Turn Challenges Into Opportunities for Growth
The final step is embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, learning, and innovation. When teams view obstacles as stepping stones rather than threats, they’re more resilient and adaptable.
As a leader, it’s your job to help your team shift their perspective on setbacks. Rather than reacting with fear or frustration, encourage your team to ask:
“What can we learn from this?”
“How can we innovate or improve our process because of this challenge?”
This part of the strategy links to the first dart (work demands) from Blog Post 6—where reframing pressure as a growth opportunity helps shift stress into motivation.
Why the ACE Strategy Works for Psychological Safety and Resilience
By implementing the ACE Strategy, you create a psychologically safe environment where:
Mistakes and challenges are seen as natural and part of the growth process.
Collaboration thrives, with everyone working together to overcome obstacles.
Obstacles are embraced as opportunities for learning, not something to avoid or fear.
This approach builds a resilient, high-performing team that can handle whatever comes their way together.
One Small Thing You Can Do This Week:
In your next team meeting, try this: Ask your team, “What’s one recent challenge we faced, and how can we turn it into an opportunity for growth?” Then collaborate on solutions together. This simple shift in mindset can spark creativity and deepen trust across your team.
Need Support for Burnout, Stress, or Leadership Fatigue?
At Mindful Living Counseling, we offer trauma-informed therapy in Orlando and virtually, with a focus on anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, and leadership support for professionals navigating burnout, overwhelm, and emotional regulation.
Anxiety Therapist Additional Resources
Stress and Anxiety Therapy Orlando: Effective Leaders Know How to Manage Their Stress
Stress and Anxiety Therapist Explains The 3 Hidden Layers of Burnout
Stress & Anxiety Therapy Orlando: Burnout Is Preventable
Stress and Anxiety Therapist: Burnout and the Nervous System
Other Therapy Services Offered at Mindful Living Counseling in Orlando
At Mindful Living Counseling, we offer a variety of therapy services to address diverse needs! Our therapeutic options include EMDR therapy, Trauma therapy, Teen therapy, Eating disorder Therapy, and Toxic relationship therapy. Additionally, we provide guided meditations for our clients.
Anxiety Therapist Lauran Hahn
Lauran Hahn is an Orlando Anxiety Therapist who specializes in helping clients deal with anxiety and trauma. She is a Certified Sensorimotor Psychotherapist, a Certified EMDR Therapist, and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant. Lauran’s goal is to help individuals feel calm in their bodies, at peace in their minds, and connected in their relationships.