STRESS MANAGEMENT THERAPY IN NEW YORK
- Easily feeling stressed in NYC? So many issues could take a toll on New Yorkers, such as health, money, work, family, housing, and relationships.
- Often feeling your body on strike? For instance, sleep problems, headache or migraine, chest pain, back pain, stomachache, difficulty breathing, dizziness, and lack of energy.
- Maybe burnout, like a candle? or the accumulation of excessive stressors over time.
- Trying to learn stress management techniques? Yet, it is always easier to simply grab a beer, get drunk, eat some junk food, or binge watch Netflix. So maybe going to stress management therapy is a better option.
People say stress and anxiety is always in the house for New Yorkers. From sky-high rent, to noisy neighbors to super fast-paced life, it is not uncommon to have worries and stress; or inevitably, stress is part of life. While you barely have any control over your circumstances, you certainly have control over how you respond to or deal with stress.
Dr. June and stress management therapists on her team are experienced in helping you to reduce stress and enhance your wellbeing. Learn stress management skills with Dr. June to improve your emotional and physical health.
What is Stress
Stress is our body’s natural reaction to any kind of demand that disrupts life as usual. Externally, a lot of stressful events could trigger responses and reactions. Major causes of stress usually include worries about money, jobs, relationships, or health. Internally on the other hand, your interpretation of the external stimuli could lead to different levels of stress. Admittedly even short-lived, minor stress can have an impact.
You might get a stomachache before you have to give a presentation, for example. The longer the stress lasts, the worse it is for both your mind and body. Chronic stress, or stress that is left unchecked or poorly managed, is known to contribute to diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes and even suicide. can make existing problems worse.
Signs of Stress
When you are overwhelmed, worry too much, or feel like you are losing control, the stress could set off body’s alarm system, your body could send some warning signs. These signs and symptoms of stress may be the ways that your body is telling you it needs maintenance and extra care.
These signs of stress may include physical, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral. Specifically
Physical symptoms of stress may include:
- Body pain such as Headaches & muscle tension
- Upset stomach
- Heart burn
- Dry mouth
- Teeth grinding
- Chest pains
- Rapid heartbeat
- Difficulty falling / staying asleep or oversleep
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite or overeating “comfort foods”
- Weight gain or weight loss
- Increased frequency of colds
- Jitters
- Sweaty hands or feet
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Shakiness and tremor
- Decreased libido
Behavioral symptoms of stress may include:
- Isolation
- Withdrawal from family and friends
- Avoiding people, situations, or tasks
- Difficulty starting or finishing tasks
- Using substance, e.g., alcohol, drugs, smoking
- Criticizing others with negative statements
- Emotional eating
- Frequent brooding
- Fidgeting
- Compulsive behaviors
Cognitive symptoms of stress include
- Constant worries or rumination
- Obsessive thinking
- Decreased creativity
- Poor judgment
- Reduced problem solving ability
- Lack of concentration or focus
- Memory problems or forgetfulness
- Difficulties in decision making
Emotional symptoms of stress are
- Anger, irritation, or a short temper
- Crying spells
- Feeling nervous & worried
- Restlessness
- Loneliness
- Feeling guilty or shamed
- Less motivated
- Feeling easily overwhelmed
- Loss of hope
- Sense of purposelessness
Illnesses Caused by Stress and Anxiety
Can stress make you sick? The answer is yes. Research showed a close relationship between stress and disease. In particular, chronic stress may lead to serious physical health issues, including broken heart syndrome, stress induced ischemia to the heart, elevated blood sugar, etc. What are some stress related illnesses? Below is a list of
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure
- Respiratory disorders, e.g., COPD
- Digestive problems or GI issues e.g., Diarrhea, constipation, gastritis
- Inflammatory conditions, e.g., diabetes
Stress Management Techniques
Stress management strategies or effective stress relievers can help calm your mind and body. In general, better stress management will help your body to reduce the cost of chronic and long-term health problems. Stress coping techniques could help in various ways. From meditation to exercise, from good sleep to diet, from massage to vacation, you name it. However, what the self-help books tell you may sound cliche, but always easier said than done.
Research has consistently revealed the effectiveness of therapy for stress and anxiety. That is, therapy could help you to deal with stress positively. Evidence-based therapeutic approaches are beneficial in coping with stress. Some stress-management counseling options may include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for stress- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) for stress
- Positive Psychology for stress
- Group therapy for stress management
- Talk Therapy
- Online therapy
Stress Management Therapist
Perhaps you still have questions about stress management. We got answers.
Will my employer know that I am in therapy for stress and anxiety?
Our stress management therapists respect your confidentiality to the highest level. Without your permission, not only your employer, but your family and friends do not have access to the information related to your therapy. Our therapists will explain to you in session as well because we will strictly follow the policy of HIPAA law.
Is therapy effective for stress management?
Studies showed that therapy is effective for managing stress. The benefits of stress management include that it helps people to use tools and skills to cope with stressors and manage their response to stress. Evidence in research has found that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for stress, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness have helped people to decrease their symptoms and increase their sense of hope.
How long does it take for me to feel better?
The length of therapy depends on your specific symptoms, needs, goals, and treatment. That being said, our stress management therapists adopt a combination of evidence-based therapy approaches. Our therapists focus on team work with clients to meet your specific needs. For example, if you hope to work on getting better quickly for some particular issues, our therapists will use brief solution-focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. If you come to therapy to explore deeper issues, we may use insight-oriented therapy. In general, our clients usually see positive change within six to eight sessions.
How will I know if your stress management therapy is working?
Our therapists work collaboratively with you to set goals and assess progress regularly. To evaluate whether you have made progress in therapy, it is important to identify signs of progress. For instance, you may see change in your behaviors, thoughts, mood, and physical symptoms, You may also see differences in your relationships, work performance, and quality of life in general.Our stress management therapists may also give you tools and measures to quantify your progress. This way, you will have a better idea of what you are working on in sessions, and what kind of change you might see.
Dr. June has extensive experience helping people to better manage stress. She and other therapists on her team will assist you to identify your stressors or triggers to your stress first. In other words, you will have a better understanding and insights of your stress. Next, you will work with the therapists as a team to achieve your goals.
Dr. June focuses on building strong support and relationships with you. That is, you will learn to build healthy life routine, practice relaxation and mindfulness skills, and learn new cognitive techniques. Through therapy, you will practice effective coping skills to reduce anxiety, improve time management, sleep, and enhance overall quality of life.
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