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
I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with issues that are either acute (recent) or chronic (lifelong). I find that it is particularly important to form a working relationship that will focus on a path of discovery that will begin to identify possible solutions. Often problems can be resolved quickly such as parenting issues and sometimes issues are very complex and require examining ...
The circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic are difficult and may be adding to stressors you were facing before the pandemic became a challenge in our lives. If you are looking to address relationships, circumstances, thoughts, emotions, or health difficulties, clinical therapy can help. My approach provides clients with an opportunity to gain better understanding and tolerance of complex...
Clients walk in my door because they want something to change. They want to worry less, drink less, be more motivated, have closer connections... They may have attempted various remedies for these issues, but, somehow, nothing has improved. Often clients say they feel stuck, in a rut, or that they just don't feel like themselves. In my initial meeting with a client I am often moved to acknowled...
I am a former US Army chaplain and ordained rabbi trained in Marriage and Family Therapy with additional training in trauma recovery, post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms (PTSD). My experience embodies an integrative approach and I can individualize therapy to meet client goals. I work with individuals, couples, military personnel, veterans, and their families, and the LGBTQIA community. I a...
Alexandra Brooke Mathewes
Chicago
Illinois
Alexandra Brooke Mathewes
Chicago
Illinois
I work with individuals, couples, and families to address a range of concerns including mood disorders, eating disorders, complex trauma and substance use. My specialties include working with youth & adults to address substance use and self-harm, working with illness and chronic pain, grief and loss with a focus on cancer and the journey post treatment as well as problematic gambling and its...
Do you spend so much of your energy meeting the needs of others that you end up regularly feeling tired, frustrated or run down? Do you feel like your day is controlled by the demands of other people, rather than your own needs and priorities? It's easy to lose your balance when everything around you seems to require urgent attention, but the truth is that you are the only one who can set the...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in individual, family, and group therapy with children, teens, families, and adults. A total of 15 years in human services, 4 years directly related to therapy. I have provided play therapy, in school therapy, and out patient therapy. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of mental...
Stephanie Jordan Mrakovich
Seattle
Washington
Stephanie Jordan Mrakovich
Seattle
Washington
I believe that within each of us there lies uncharted terrain, eagerly waiting to be explored. Therapy can be a great tool to explore those domains. My primary therapeutic approach is Relational Psychodynamic Psychotherapy which means building an authentic therapeutic bond, exploring relational themes from childhood, and dynamics in the present moment are key components to my therapeutic work....
The world is changing rapidly and so are we. You may find yourself questioning, seeking clarity around your identity, belief systems or aspects of your life such as relationships or career. Struggles with negative thoughts and self-limiting beliefs can leave you feeling lost or stuck. Unresolved issues from the past may be surfacing and creating discomfort, physically and mentally. If you are...
“Your day breaks, your mind aches.” Morning arrives - feet hit the floor, and the racing thoughts begin. You look in the mirror and you hear, “You know you aren’t good enough.” Your mind is creating your day, and you feel powerless to intervene. Your day begins as you attempt to manage fear in flight with those knots in your stomach, surrounded with the anxiety butterflies. Dread worry and a...
Jennifer Leinwand
New York
New York
Jennifer Leinwand
New York
New York
Jen has experience working with adults seeking support with codependency, sex addiction, betrayal trauma, love addiction, relationship issues, family of origin issues, and trauma. Jen works in a private practice setting, offering a comfortable and intimate surrounding in which to share your personal stories. Jen values her strong therapeutic relationships with her clients and engages with each...
A Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with supervisory designation, Jennifer graduated from Kent State University with her Masters degree in Education in 2008. She has been working with children, adolescents and families for the past 11 years. Jen specializes in early childhood and trauma treatment. She is competent in sand tray therapy and Animal Assisted Therapy. Jen also has extensive...
Therapy is an intimate process; revealing feelings might feel scary and uncomfortable. My greatest reward as a counselor is helping my clients explore ways to make changes in their lives that will allow them to look forward to the future with hope. I provide my clients with a warm, nonjudgmental environment and safe place to explore the issues throughout the counseling journey. I use a variety ...
Life is a journey and many times it is not easy. My goal and purpose in counseling is to help my clients through the challenges and crises of life. In those difficult times it is hard to be objective and make the best decisions for ourselves and others. The counseling process can provide new objective perspectives and understanding. I listen, understand, stay calm and am not judgmental. Since w...