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
Many of the feelings, wishes, and concerns that motivate our thinking and behavior are housed in the furthest corners of the psyche, away from awareness. It is no wonder that changing long-standing patterns, even if we know how beneficial this change can be, presents a challenge. As a therapist, I help explore the origin and function of the rigid internal mechanisms that inhibit personal growth...
Life can sometimes be stressful, due to the demands we, as well as others place upon us. Often times we are struggling to achieve some sense of balance while simultaneously feeling overwhelmed. As a result our relationships and connectedness to others can be affected. If you are feeling lost, hurt, angry, overwhelmed or worried you are not alone, please do not hesitate to reach out. I specializ...
We all struggle from time to time. For many of us, the struggle gets overwhelming. We feel paralyzed, crushed, sometimes empty or numb. We behave in ways that we never thought we could. We chase after distractions in an effort to ward off the thoughts and feelings that settle in when the world around us grows quiet. Some of us have experienced traumatic events that have left us wondering if we...
I look forward to helping you. I work to create a safe, empathic environment where we can explore your concerns at a pace that feels comfortable to you. Life is challenging, but therapy provides a place of comfort to look at life's stressors as well as what scares, saddens, or angers us. I work to help clients build a deeper and more compassionate understanding of themselves in order to identif...
Trying to manage everything life throws at you can seem impossible at times. Balance is lost and certain areas of your life begin to suffer such as relationships, self-care, work, and performance. You may feel hopeless, disconnected, frustrated, unmotivated, underappreciated, and alone. As a counselor, your wellness is my top priority. I work hard to create a safe environment where you feel...
Your past is invading your present. Your emotions overwhelm you at times. Many of your relationships are unfulfilling - or outright painful. Your self-esteem is low to non-existent, and you often feel you aren’t good enough. Celebrating your successes is hard for you because you feel like you don’t deserve them. Your inner critic is your constant companion. And the worst part is: overcoming the...
I specialize in therapy for children and adults with anxiety disorders, OCD and depression. My training in cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic techniques allows me to practice an integrated psychotherapy, responsive to the needs of each individual. I work with my clients to analyze and resolve their current issues, and make necessary changes. In a comfortable environment, you or your child...
Are you a female leader, emerging leader or business owner? What challenges do you face regarding career advancement, leadership confidence, difficult people, lack of upper management support or building a company? I’ve helped hundreds of women like you overcome barriers of all types, ranging from gender discrimination and the need to manage your boss to team building and negotiation difficulti...
You may feel desperate in trying to solve your problems. Perhaps you feel stuck and don't know where to turn. Contact me for help! I work with individuals, couples and families to help them move forward again. I specialize in helping couples strengthen their relationship (from pre-marital through all stages of marriage). I also work with teens and adults who live with ADHD or suspect they do....
What if I told you that you could do talk therapy for years BUT if you don't address your MIND and BODY - not much will change? When we experience trauma, so does our body! In fact, our body is re-living the trauma long after the event is over. Our current physical, mental and emotional state are all clues, to what our body needs to process, to fully heal. Since our body remembers, its importan...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, as well as parents, to overcome behavioral problems, emotional concerns, relationship conflict, and trauma. I am able to easily connect with children and teenagers from the moment I say “hello” in the waiting area, and am intentional about helping both children and their parents be at ease throughout the...
PASSION AND COMPASSION: I approach my work with both. For 40 years as a teacher and now a counselor I have helped at-risk adolescents and young adults in a variety of cross cultural settings. I have also worked extensively with adults facing life transitions, such as employment issues, menopause, retirement, and serious illness. I know how rewarding it is when we use our difficulties-- depressi...
**Accepting new clients beginning December, 1 2020** I believe the relationship between you and your therapist is fundamental to the therapeutic process. I focus on concepts of trust and creating a safe environment so you feel free to process thoughts, develop healthy coping skills, and focus on reducing, managing and eliminating symptoms. I emphasize open and honest communication while...
Is your child struggling, anxious or depressed? Today's adolescents, as well as middle and elementary school age children are under a great deal of stress, whether it is social, academic, familial, or a combination of all these factors. In this complex world, children often have difficulty navigating their environment. This may cause children to act out in inappropriate ways. For the past 30...
My primary focus is to assist you in discovering the best way to deal with the challenges you face in your life. I believe you know the best way to solve the challenges you face, I help you uncover those answers. I am available for individual, couple and family counseling. My primary focus is on the family system, I pay attention to how the family interacts with one another in an effort to help...
