stress management counseling
No one needs to be reminded that life is stressful. The American Institute of Stress defines stress as the "body's nonspecific response to any demand - pleasant or unpleasant." Stress, especially when left unaddressed, affects us not only emotionally, but also physically, socially, vocationally, mentally, and even spiritually. Chronic stress can have an even greater impact.
Perhaps you are dealing with some of the unpleasant side effects of stress, including but not limited to:
- Physical symptoms like headaches, digestive issues, tension
- Fatigue
- Disturbances to sleep
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Brain fog, difficult concentrating
- Social withdrawal
- Substance abuse
- Relationship issues
Can counseling help my stress?
Stressors are part of life, and while counseling cannot eliminate stressors, it can help alleviate the symptoms of stress and teach you effective ways to manage it. Our team of therapists employs various techniques and approaches including mindfulness, somatic/body work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, psychotherapeutic yoga, and solutions-focused therapy, among others. Every therapist on our team is trained and equipped to assist clients with stress management and reduction.
Stress and the body
Counseling can also help you understand how stress manifests in your body and offer practical strategies to release that stress. Our physical bodies hold our emotional and mental experiences, and we cannot ignore the toll that unmanaged stress takes on our well-being. A holistic approach to stress management is essential.
Ready to see if counseling might be a good next step in your stress management plan? Contact us to get connected to a therapist.
Additional support available through our podcast
Through Rough Waters - Episode 25 - Anyone else feeling stressed out?