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
Are you feeling overwhelmed by obsessive, unwanted thoughts and anxiety? Maybe you're experiencing concerns about harm, a past event, contamination, or being with the wrong partner. Do you feel trapped in a cycle of repetitive mental rehearsing, checking, cleaning, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance behaviors in an attempt to get relief? OCD is a frequently misunderstood disorder that can presen...
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, sad, or disconnected lately? You've been trying to keep up but suddenly realized you’re not happy with yourself or your relationships. You know something needs to change but don’t know where to begin. I have several years of experience treating adults with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem at university counseling centers, behavioral health hospitals, a...
As a psychotherapist, I work with clients to validate their struggles, help them understand past patterns and motivations, derive new insights, and ultimately lead to commitment-driven change. I believe all people understand their needs and wants inherently, and therapy can serve as the conduit to better understand and elicit the best approach for each individual, allowing them to advocate for ...
( English | español ) Therapy is an intimidating process. It requires you to face the struggles keeping you from reaching your full potential. Life is full of transitions. At each, we learn to adapt and adjust. However, these transitions can be difficult and can lead to debilitating symptoms like anxiety, depression, and anger, etc. Perhaps these are not happening to you, but you notice them in...
Do you feel overwhelmed or hopeless? Do you feel a sense of guilt or emptiness? What about feelings of worthlessness or irritability? Are you frustrated, angry, or just fed up with things going on in your life or relationships? Have those things affected you in every aspect of your life? Have the negative thoughts consumed you to the point you cannot focus on day to day tasks or just preoccupie...
*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Welcome! Are you ready to take the next step? I applaud you as I know how hard that can be! Everyone deserves to feel safe, understood, and heard. I’ve created a space where those elements serve as a foundation for our therapeutic work and offer a comfortable place to share your story. I am a clinical psychologist and I work from a relational perspective. My style is war...
Providing online telehealth services in the state of California. As an interactive, solution-focused therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients address current life challenges and long-standing issues. With compassion and understanding, I help individuals find resolution to a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues. With an...
Making the decision to take charge of your own path and seek change is a courageous effort. Most individuals find it hard to reach out and ask for help, which is why finding a safe and comfortable environment is an important part of the therapeutic process. In my therapy practice, I believe each client has their own needs and perspectives. I provide a counseling experience that allows individua...
Heather O’Donnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. She has over 10 years of experience working with those struggling with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and other serious mental health conditions. Heather also has worked effectively with foster and birth parents, adoptive parents, children, and adolescents...
Whether you’re experiencing stress due to life transitions, anxiety, depression, or difficulties in your relationships, seeking counseling will provide you with the skills and courage to achieve your goals. Throughout my 14+ years of experience working with adults, teenagers and children; as a bilingual therapist; I have made my mission to utilize evidenced based techniques and practices to...
Hello & Welcome! My office has gone online with services. Online Counseling & Coaching allows you to meet with your counselor from the convenience, comfort, and privacy of your own home, office, or preferred location. I use an encrypted site for all of my appointments, which includes at the time issued meetings that are password protected. All appointments are generated by an invite by email....
Psychotherapy is a wonderful gift to yourself. It takes courage to take an inventory of your life and make healthy changes to improve the quality of your life. Through counseling with me, clients build upon their strengths to heal from a multitude of emotional issues. Whether you are struggling with issues of anxiety, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship distress, or creative issues, I a...
Trauma and stress are not distributed fairly among us, but they are a part of life we all have to learn to navigate. While I can't say treatment of trauma - or any successful therapy - is fun, easy, or quick, if you are looking at Psychology Today profiles you are likely considering getting support and making some changes. That is an excellent first step! If you are experiencing difficulties in...
It has been my passion to help people improve their health and well being for over 30 years. I started my career as a Dietitian/Nutritionist, helping people improve their health through nutrition counseling and behavior change. I soon discovered that it takes more than knowledge and good intention to change long held habits, beliefs and behaviors. Childhood trauma, poor self esteem, unhealthy...
( English | español ) From the outside, it looks like you have it all together. No one would guess you’ve learned to bury your anxiety, pain, anger, and fear. Whether it’s stress, struggles with family and relationships, or healing from your past, I am here to support you. Often, my clients have experienced childhood trauma and painful events. They’ve carried that pain alone for years. They are...
