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
Dr. Sears has enjoyed practicing Psychology in Sarasota and the surrounding area since 2007. Her areas of specialty include assessment and therapy in the following: neuropsychology, medical/behavioral health, psychological management of pain, life transitions, depression, anxiety, and geriatrics. She works primarily with adults and geriatrics....
As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help individuals uncover true potential. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will discover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding one back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra...
Do you notice that 2020 has been overwhelming? Annoying? Frustrating? Do you find yourself pissed off, wanting to hide under your covers, push play on Netflix and open another box of wine? There are many ways we can work through these times, let's work together to find a way forward that feels good, that works for you, that works for now. These small changes can be life changing. We change your...
( English | español ) Welcome. My participation in helping families in crisis has provided me with a deep understanding of systems, culture, patterns, trauma, substance abuse, and relational dynamics. I'm fully bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural and have worked with people from diverse backgrounds. My focus is to support individuals, couples, and families on their journey to heal. My approach i...
As a Psychologist by vocation, my orientation is developmental and strengths focused. With mutual collaboration from the client, I encourage clients to embrace a deeper understanding of the self and love/work relationships. Clients benefit from psychotherapy at optimal levels when a collaborative relationship and mutual feedback define the therapeutic process. I invite you to access an increase...
My life experiences and education make me uniquely qualified to help several types of clients with their potential needs. I see coaching as a form of preventative health care. I enjoy coaching youth and helping them to set goals for their future. I do offer tutoring to help with their organizational skills, study habits, how to test well, and more. I would love to guide those navigating divorce...
***NOW ACCEPTING CLIENTS*** Emotions can be complex, especially if you are born emotionally sensitive and did not learn how to cope with them effectively. Often times these individuals experience their emotions as painful and do not know how to regulate them. This can lead to self-destructive behavior, impulsive behavior, lack of attentional control, depression, aggression, drug abuse,...
With a dynamic team approach, our strength lies our professional diversity which allows us to treat even the most complex set of mental health, substance-use, trauma and life-change issues in a comprehensive and integrative manner. Just as no two individuals are the same, neither are two situations, despite obvious similarities. Paying close attention to individual differences, actually listeni...
I am a Licensed Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have more than 25 years' experience working in the field of mental health. I work with children and adults. My specialties include individual and family therapy, couples therapy, grief, anxiety, depression and addiction counseling. I have experience working with the children of parents that suffer from addiction...
I am a pediatric neuropsychologist specializing in the evaluation of children whose medical or neurological conditions may impact brain development (e.g., head injury/concussion, prematurity, epilepsy, stroke, chromosomal differences, spina bifida, brain tumors, etc.). I also evaluate children with academic and social/emotional difficulties with questions of ADHD, learning disorder, autism...
Asking for help can be a monumental decision that requires a lot of courage. Finding the right therapist can be an equally difficult task. A therapeutic relationship needs to feel safe and collaborative, as it can serve as a foundation for healing. My goal is to assist you in accessing your internal strengths, exploring obstacles and working to overcome your challenges. Understanding what style...
My hope is that by coming to therapy, you will start to feel better than you do right now. We cannot change difficult situations from the past, but together we can work to help you feel better in the future. I am a couple and family therapist, who frequently works with individuals as well. I work with individuals and couples with sexual concerns (desire discrepancy, low libido, infidelity,...
As far as most people know you have your "life together." But deep down you feel stuck in a routine that feels overwhelming. You want to take the next step in your career or perhaps you want to ask an acquaintance out on a date but the fear of change, failure and self-doubt are holding you back. You have brilliant ideas that you want to share with others but you hesitate to act or speak because...
Everyone is different so a "one size fits all" approach to counseling rarely works. Too many people unintentionally drift through life. They are unaware that they have control of most of the decisions and outcomes in their lives. My practice is professional yet offers a 'laid back' approach. No 'psycho-babble", just teamwork to find and implement solutions for your specific problems in a way th...
With addiction feelings of loneliness, isolation, and attempts to medicate negative feelings away are all too common. You may find what once worked, no longer does. Are you someone concerned about a loved ones addiction? You may have a hard time saying"no", find yourself reacting and stressed. I am a kind, compassionate person that provides a safe space for people to talk about their hardships ...
