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 am a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) and have nine years of experience working in a variety of settings with children, adolescents and adults. I earned a Master of Science Degree in Social Work with a specialization in children and family services from Columbia University in New York and began my career working in a residential treatment center with adolescent...
Your life experiences, values, culture and interests are what make you a unique individual. Sometimes people get wrapped up in fear,anxiety and feelings of isolation, and not seen or heard by others. My goal as a therapist is to assist you in overcoming obstacles to a happy and healthy life. I will focus on your unique personality and individual needs in order to provide care that enhances your...
There are several important factors to consider when deciding if you should seek therapy services. These may include subjective distress, changes in life functioning, and other persistent symptoms that were not present before. It is normal at times to experience dissatisfaction, unhappiness, particularly when under stress or during major life event. However, if these negative changes in your li...
I provide telehealth psychotherapy. As a social worker, I am highly attuned to the daily social, institutional, and communal injustices that impact people of different minority statuses. My counseling philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed practices, meaning I value collaboration, empowerment, and emotional and physical safety above all else. Through counseling, clients will gain a richer...
Let’s work together as a team. The therapeutic process can be both interactive and collaborative. There is no question that asking for help can be difficult, but my aim is to create a non-judgmental environment to promote mental wellness and healthy behaviors. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in New Hampshire and Massachusetts and also work in the Adolescent Substance use and...
My specialty is in treating trauma, abuse, and PTSD effectively and efficiently. My goal is to help you find healing without wasting your time or money. I'm trained in three evidence-based (validated by research) therapies for treating the effects of trauma. During your first appointments, we'll determine the best plan for your therapy. Some approaches emphasize talking, while others have very...
Everyone has a story, and I want to listen to yours. Encouraging hope and helping a person see their worth while teaching them how to advocate for themselves drives my practice as a therapist. I will meet you where you are and help you meet your therapeutic goals on your journey to finding meaning, healing, and fulfillment in your life. I provide advocacy, care, encouragement, and support in my...
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Breakups. Sickness. Depression. Euphoria. Trauma. Sex. Death. Whether child or adult, able-bodied or disabled, there are these defining moments and experiences in our lives that deal out an irrecoverable loss--a permanent change. Such experiences may lead one to adopt...
I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing therapy for First Responders including, firefighters, EMS, law enforcement officers, veterans and dispatchers experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), and Emergency Responder Exhaustion Syndrome. My treatment modalities include individual and group psychotherapy utilizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing...
My name is Kathy Alagna and I am a licensed therapist in Kansas City, Missouri. My passion is helping individuals with effective counseling and therapy. You may have arrived here because you want to make a change in your life, within yourself, or in your relationship. I believe I can help you because I specialize in facilitating changes and skills that lead to profound transformations. You have...
Beginning counseling or job coaching is an important life decision and a clear sign of one’s underlying health and resiliency. I find, more often than not, that people can be helped to release a level of optimism and resiliency that leads them to new, “do-able” goals and choices. All of this reflects a natural foundation of health, even when we experience such common challenges as depression,...
It takes a great deal of courage to begin therapy, and thus I strive to create a space in which individuals feel truly seen, heard, and deeply understood. I believe that people are intrinsically resilient, and I will work with you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself so that you can make meaningful changes in your life. Together, we will work toward navigating difficult transitions,...
I believe everyone is seeking meaning in life. We desire a story in which we experience love, acceptance, joy, and fulfillment. Many of us get stuck somewhere along the way due to complicated circumstances, situations, and relationships. We do the best we can to survive when we were meant to thrive. A typical client for me is someone who desires to make a change and live a more fulfilling life....
I provide an effective approach to counseling that is based on helping you in your specific circumstances. I understand that life is full of different seasons. Perhaps you’re feeling anxious or sad. Maybe you’re feeling unsure about the future of a relationship. Maybe you have experienced a loss. Or maybe you feel like there is something more that you ought to be doing in life. Whatever your ne...
If you're feeling off balance - challenged by life's transitions, significant loss, difficult emotions, feelings of confusion, or relationship problems - therapy can help. My view towards therapy is “there is more right with you, than wrong with you." This was said by Jon Kabat Zinn, an early champion of mindfulness in the U.S., and it points to our inherent strengths. I believe we all have the...
