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 provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults. I also provide counseling for depression, anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, addictions, and relationship improvement are some of the issues that I treat in my practice. I have training in CBT, EMDR, motivational interview are among some of the treatment styles. License Professional Counselor (LPC) and Certified Addiction Counselor...
I provide compassionate support for individuals looking to make a positive change in their life. Through a positive therapeutic relationship I work with each client to address specific situations as well as behavioral patterns that may be holding them back from growth by developing a customized plan to achieve their personal goals. I find great joy and meaning in helping my clients gain insight...
*Now accepting new clients** Are you dealing with stress, anxiety, depression? Do you suffer from addiction? Do you sometimes wonder how you will make it through the day? Let me help strengthen your toolbox. I am a skilled therapist who believes that my job is to meet each individual where they are in order to get them to where they want to be. I believe that change is made through establishing...
I offer therapy for people who are seeking growth or change but feel stuck about how to move forward. This may be wanting a deeper connection to yourself and others, difficulties with stress, mood, or emotions, trouble adjusting to a life transition/event, relationship challenges, or identity issues. I value building a trusting therapeutic relationship that inspires openness, curiosity, and...
My style is interactive and collaborative. I bring my knowledge of psychological theories, and you bring information about your experiences, perceptions, and your understanding of your current situation. Together we will work on developing a common understanding of the key issue that brings you to therapy, and together we will set goals for our work together. I am drawn to theories that aim to...
Are you or your teen facing a challenge that feels too big to manage? Or maybe life has just gotten too stressful lately... No issue is too big or small for us to tackle: relational conflict, family transitions, anxiety, depression, sexuality, trauma, behavioral issues - whatever brings you here, I am eager to join you on this journey! Together, we'll work to cultivate hope and healing for life...
I do my best work with people who feel disconnected, lost, or overwhelmed. I do well with those who have endured long-term emotional abuse and have complicated families. I work well with people who are teachers or who work in other high-stress/helping professions. My approach is collaborative, empowering, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, & goal focused. I integrate modalities such as ACT, CBT,...
***Currently unable to accept new clients*** Do you identify as a “high achiever” or a “perfectionist”? Are you feeling disconnected from your loved ones, anxious about your future, or unsure about your worth as a human being? You are my ideal client, and I'm delighted you have found my page. I provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space for you to work through difficult experiences ...
(I am now offering virtual sessions) You've been hurt by someone. In the aftermath it feels like life stopped or has been stunted. You're struggling to get back to the "you" you were before. You might feel on edge and anxious all the time or randomly have panic attacks that leave you feeling scared and exhausted. You struggle with feeling broken, like there is something seriously wrong with you...
I believe the choice to find the right counselor is deeply personal and I strive to honor this. I respect that you are the expert on your own life and my role is to support and help you to seek the solutions to life's struggles that are unique to you. As a solution focused therapist, it is important to me to partner with you in order to develop the right set of tools you will use to begin makin...
Everyone experiences some form of incongruence in life. However, when one's life gets disrupted and overwhelmed by conflict, anxiety, trauma, loss, or stress of everyday life, it causes psychological and emotional distress and loss of insight that constrains growth and creativity. Psychotherapy offers a helping relationship that is warm and empathic, where one feels safe and fully received to...
We demonstrate our ability to make positive changes in our lives everyday. Sometimes, we may meet challenges that seem insurmountable when we face them on our own. When these situations arise in your life, I can help you. Sharing your challenges may make them seem less frightening, and less difficult to overcome. I have over 20 years of experience assisting my clients to envision the lives that...
Do you find it challenging to make time for yourself? Do you feel like you need a break from juggling the demands of daily life, even just for a moment? These breaks are essential in caring for your heart and mind. I specialize in providing supportive, mindful therapy as a piece of the greater picture of self care. Life's stresses can wear you down, whether you are struggling with low self-este...
I am particularly effective in working with bright and highly sensitive teens. During this pandemic, I believe that our most perceptive, sensitive adolescents are having the biggest mental health challenges with not seeing friends, family, and teachers on a more regular basis. I have extensive experience as a School Counselor in both private and public schools in the SF Bay Area. I also have...
In private practice settings, I've assisted adolescents, adults, and older adults struggling with trauma, anxiety and relationship issues, attention problems, learning disorders, and depression. I also worked for 9 years at Naval Health Clinic Quantico helping service members struggling with PTSD and combat trauma, depression, substance use issues, relationship problems, and a variety of anxiet...
