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
“So, why therapy?” is a question I get asked often. I myself have experienced struggles and pitfalls throughout my life and I can say without a doubt, I wouldn’t have made it through those difficult times without the support of my family and friends. However, not everyone is as fortunate to have a solid support system cheering them on during their darkest hours. Therefore, I believe it is...
My ideal client is struggling with emotion dysregulation and compulsive behaviors in reaction to difficult emotions. They are looking for assistance in managing these emotions, and open to developing a new relationship with their feelings and thoughts in order to pursue what is important to them. I approach counseling from a cognitive-behavioral framework, understanding that our thoughts,...
"I just don't get it, I've done everything, why can't you behave for me?" At some point you pictured life with your child 0 to 5 to be filled with "I love you so much", giggles and big hugs. Then reality of being a parent has struck and now your in constant battle with your 5 year old who is going on 16. You cannot make sense of what is going on in their little minds. Your child is looking to y...
Dr. Walker states, "It is my belief that counseling is a journey in which we (i.e., therapist and client) walk together to help the client with whatever issues they may be faced with along the way. As a cis-woman of color who has worked with a wide array of diverse clients, I believe that I am in a position to provide quality, inclusive mental health services to ALL people, regardless of...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with training and expertise in both Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as psychodynamic treatment. I work with young adults and adults and have expertise treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, compulsive and addictive behaviors. I have specialized training in various evidence based treatments for trauma such as Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive...
Life experiences, transitions, and relationships provide both challenges and an opportunity to grow. In my practice, I welcome adults, couples, adolescents and families who wish to improve the quality of their lives. Through my personal and professional experiences I have come to develop a holistic approach to health that incorporates traditional medicine and mental healthcare, but also delves...
[ I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Please check back in the future as this may change. ] I treat adults and my specialties include mental health disorders, anxiety related disorders, relationship difficulties, codependency, grief/loss, trauma, gender issues and general life challenges. I offer a blended treatment style which includes but is not limited to strength based treatment,...
Bernice Lynch was born and raised in Queens, NY. She earned her B.A. in Psychology from St. John’s University and went on to obtain an M.S. in Addiction Counseling from Capella University. Bernice has been practicing therapy with adults with co-occurring disorders for four years and is a Certified Addiction Counselor with over seven years experience. Bernice has worked with a broad range of...
Please note I am NOT a therapist. I'm a Clinical Hypnotherapist as well as a spiritual guide. Most of my clients come to me when they feel stuck in their lives. Some come to me when they are searching for more meaning. And a few come to me when they feel like something is being activated for them, some great change, and they need help navigating that. My business is called Axis Mundi for that...
I am devoted to working with individuals who are curious about when and how their suffering and emotional distress began. In my work, I notice that such suffering is often the result of long established patterns of thinking and acting. Such patterns were at one time essential for the individual to cope with distress but with repetition and the accumulation of life experiences, they can become...
I provide individual psychotherapy and my primary areas of focus include anxiety, stress, depression, and substance use issues. My work is collaborative, supportive, and client-driven, always rounded out with a bit of humor. I have experience working in a variety of academic and mental health settings including university health centers, community mental health centers, and residential and publ...
You're a badass go-getter, motivated by working towards your life's goals, but something feels stuck or slows your progress. Your life is mostly together, but you're dealing with anxiety, low-self esteem, or negative self-talk pretty regularly. Maybe you feel like it's hard to form relationships with others around you. There's a chance social media makes you feel you're not good enough. Maybe y...
Specializing in home visits to clients who's medical diagnosis/diagnoses will require major life changes and adjustments including lack of mobility, a move from home to a care facility, and assistance with how to help themselves, family, and loved ones understand, adjust to their physical and emotional needs, and provide appropriate support. Clients will receive confidential counseling with the...
Do you feel constantly overwhelmed by the stress and heartbreak of everyday life (especially during COVID)? Does the pain you see at work, at school, or in your personal relationships threaten to steal your capacity for joy and peace? Have you experienced profound loss or trauma that makes it difficult to believe in any good in the world? Mark Epstein writes, "When we stop distancing ourselves...
Play is the place where children’s minds, hearts, and souls meet. Through Play Therapy, children are able to heal from distressing events such as, but not limited to, trauma, grief and loss, divorce, depression, adoption, foster care and attachment issues; and to improve in myriad areas such as impulse control, emotional regulation, ADHD, OCD, and ODD. As your child’s therapist, my goal is to...
