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
2 OPENINGS AVAILABLE -- I believe that our pain and struggles are an entry point, an opportunity to discover something you didn’t know about yourself before. It is the call of your mind and your body to pay attention to what isn’t working and go deeper to be able to change it. In addition to psychoanalytic therapy (talking, symbolic process, dream work), I use Jungian, mindfulness, Buddhist, &...
I believe we all need the right support when it comes to making important changes in our lives, whether that’s improving health, changing careers or deciding to pursue healing from an addiction. My hope is to work with clients who are ready and willing to consider what change would look like for them and then identify and execute the steps necessary to achieve it. I am passionate about teaching...
Kristen brings a sense of calm and genuine attention to each session; allowing you to feel welcomed and at ease. She ensures that your individual needs are cared for within a thoughtful and compassionate space where you will to be heard and understood. Together, you and Kristen will uncover and bolster your unique strengths that will empower you to both heal and thrive. With the acknowledgement...
**** We offer Telehealth and accept Medi-cal & Partnership*** I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Shasta County. I work with people of all ages and strive to create supportive and validating relationships while we explore and identify useful skills and understandings to achieve your therapy goals. My specialties include: depression, anxiety and panic disorder...
“Today is the first day of the rest of your life.” ~ Charles Dederich. Life is full of challenges and struggles. Have you found yourself driving in the car, walking down the street or laying in your bed and not sure what to do? You have listened to every motivational speech on YouTube and feel like you have called your best friends more than you can count. You are trying to feel happy and live ...
I have deep respect for each person’s unique life journey. Because of this, I practice with a strengths-based, client-centered approach. During sessions, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can talk through their challenges and work towards practical solutions that make sense to them. In addition to working towards practical solutions, when appropriate, I also try to...
I enjoy working with individuals, couples or families who are ready to grow and change. In most areas of life today stress and conflict are rampant and can steal our joy making it difficult to see the good things in our life. Career stress, school pressures or even work related or childhood trauma is becoming more and more common in this country. These days it is easy to get overwhelmed and...
Hello, and welcome. Taking the first steps to therapy can be scary, uncomfortable, foreign, and also exciting, empowering, and inspiring. As a therapist, I help people explore their current situation, feelings, and identify goals. I offer strategies to implement change, celebrate each victory along the way, and troubleshoot when needed. My ideal client is a person willing to explore their...
You matter -- I recognize how painful it may be to not feel fully seen, accepted, safe, capable, and loved in the world. I whole-heartedly welcome all parts of you into our work together. I move beyond working with just your thoughts and embrace you as a whole-person, which includes your emotions, body sensations, relationships, and even spirit. As a result, I offer an integrated approach that...
**Accepting New Clients-Immediate Openings for video and tele-counseling** The corona-virus has swooped in and changed the landscape of our daily lives. If you are experiencing acute stress related to this, I will be providing short term counseling as needed for anxiety that arises out of the uncertainty we all are now facing. At the same time, if you struggle with anxiety, depression or more...
The Passages Counseling Program is not accepting new clients at this time. Our specialty is helping those who are experiencing a difficult life transition or struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety or grief. Trained EMDR Therapists have the tools to assist with intrusive thoughts or traumatic memories that interfere with finding happiness in life. We are experienced grief therapists for tho...
Has anxiety taken over? Our past experiences are present and they impact our mood, behavior, perception, and relationships. It's often an accumulation of little things that influence the ways in which we interact with the world around us. Inability to manage emotions is a common complaint, and knee-jerk reactions become the norm. Maybe you believe that others are judging you. Overthinking...
I enjoy working with individual children and adults who may be experiencing some sort of challenge in their life. These challenges may be related to anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, relationship difficulties, self-identity as well as many other life difficulties. Whatever your life challenge may be, I work to create a warm, open and safe environment to help you work through it. Counsel...
If you are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety or worry more than you are remembering the joys of life, talking through things can help. Whether you are coping with changes or grieving a loss, I am here to listen and help you through. I have helped clients manage mood disorders, navigate difficult transitions, find strength as they face medical challenges, cope with loss and face many...
I’m a licensed professional counselor and national board certified counselor. I’ve worked in the mental health field for over 19 years, and at heart, I'm a helper. I'm interested in learning your story. If you're motivated to work through barriers and claim your life, I would love the opportunity to walk alongside you. It's important to me that people have the opportunity to be heard. I value o...
