Stress is a reaction that people go through in response to situations, thoughts, or emotions. Many things can trigger stress, such as work, family, illness, relationships, or existential concerns. Stress also can be a good thing, such as when a person receives a new job opportunity, or they’re about to become a parent. When people experience large amounts of stress, their physical and mental health can suffer if they don’t care for themselves.
Available Treatment Options
Stress is a factor in nearly all mental health concerns, so it’s no wonder there are many counseling interventions to address stress. Therapists work with each person to assess their stress level and establish coping mechanisms that work for them. Alleviating stress can also decrease the negative effects of mental health concerns, working to improve the overall quality of life.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Stress
Feeling like you haven't been yourself lately? Easily irritated with others? Having difficulty building, or maintaining relationships? Not feeling like you can share your trauma with those in your life, or like it is "the" cause of your pain? My area of clinical focus is one that relates to how you can be the best version of yourself and how I can help you reach your goals. My experience and ar...
Life's daily challenges can become overwhelming. Your child’s behavior may be out of control. You may be unable to focus or concentrate. You find it difficult to relax and sleep eludes you. You may have suffered a significant loss and are having a difficult time adjusting. You’re physically and emotionally exhausted, feeling helpless, and alone. Don’t give up on you, there is help! Contact us a...
My name is Michael Schweiger and I started Abundant Life Counseling with the mission of helping others truly achieve freedom, healing, and experience abundant living. Throughout our journey negative beliefs and emotions impact how we view of ourselves, others and everyday life. My years of expertise in a variety of environments allows me to understand the many pieces that make up a person's sto...
In my twenty years of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor, I have learned the value of asking the right questions to help you focus on your most pressing concerns. My practice is to come alongside you in the counseling relationship to help you identify and explore your concerns with the goal of developing a plan of action toward wellness and wholeness that best fits you and...
I work with clients who seek to cultivate an empowered relationship with themselves and others. I honor each client’s strength and wisdom while supporting their transformation. I see my role as providing a compassionate, safe, non-judgmental space for clients to honestly and powerfully face anything missing or in the way of fulfilling on their goals. I use a strengths-based and...
I offer empathy, insight, and a seasoned approach in helping others recover from addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and personality challenges. I work with individuals seeking freedom from out-of-control behaviors including substance abuse, sexual compulsivity, and other habituated difficulties. I'm credentialed to treat partners and couples affected by sexual betrayal as well as those...
As a Counseling graduate student I am here to meet the needs of my community. I will assess and use therapeutic approach to help my clients get through the tough times in their lives. Whether it is grief, anxiety, depression, or any other worry, my goal is to help you develop coping skills, improve self-esteem, and find validation. My passion is working with individuals in the LGBT community as...
Sometimes we get stuck or overwhelmed in life and look for relief in different ways. I understand that change can be scary and asking for help is not always easy. Usually with a little more insight, we can learn to see our personal problems as opportunities to grow, so that we can move forward with more confidence. At times we may just need someone to listen and offer reassurance. Other times, ...
Being a young person today is hard! Navigating pressures at home and school while balancing a social life can feel overwhelming at times. Often, young people have trouble making sense of their world, figuring out where they "fit", and managing their behavior and emotions. They may act out, withdraw from others, or make questionable choices. My focus involves supporting and educating young peopl...
You are not alone. I help women navigate the stress of family, relationships, and work (inside the home or outside the home). Depression and anxiety are very common among women. My role as a licensed psychologist is to help you identify how your thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and the situations in your life are contributing to your emotional health. By supporting you as you make changes in...
Life transitions are inherent in the human experience. Sometimes we are resilient and are able to navigate life’s’ difficulties and other times we need to talk to someone who can truly hear us. I offer individual, family and couples counseling for adults of any age and provide a safe, supportive and empathic setting in which you will feel respected and heard regardless of race, gender...
I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign. I have worked in social services for 5 years with significant experience working with adolescents and children who have experienced trauma. I have experience assisting people of all ages in working through a variety of difficulties, such as: depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and...
Seeking therapy takes immense strength and courage. It can feel vulnerable to trust another human with your struggles, fear, and pain. From the beginning, I will do my best to listen deeply and carefully, respecting that you have been doing the best you can with what you’ve been handed in life. I believe that our symptoms often provide information about how we have had to adapt to our...
I specialize in working with trauma throughout the life span, particularly with children 7 and up, adolescents and adults. I am humbled and find it inspiring to see the process of my clients changing, growing and learning to thrive, often after years of struggle. To support my trauma/PTSD clients, I utilize only researched treatments. Occasionally, if the client would like, I incorporate family...
Feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed is a common part of life, however sometimes, we’re unsure of how to handle these heavy emotions. In order to find balance during these moments, finding a counselor is a healthy option. In taking the initial step to seek out counseling, you are making a helpful decision to manage your mind in order to enhance your overall well-being and quality of life....
