Stress Therapy for the Go-Getter Doing it All
A grounding space to release some of that weight on your shoulders
Lean on therapists who love working with high-functioning professionals through work stress
Y'all we know all too well that feeling when it's impossible to add more to your plate and an inner voice is pushing you to keep up and keep going. Even though stress is a normal reaction to tough, new, or scary situations, it can feel completely exhausting. Being motivated to show up in all the roles you hold right now is both incredible and can easily send us on a free ride into the burnout zone before we can slow down long enough to notice.
Sometimes, stress can come in little waves that help us grow and build resilience. Sometimes, it feels like those waves won't stop and the effects of stress start impacting your energy, mood, and connection with the world around you.
Know that you are SO not alone if the to-do list is growing while your time is spreading thinner and thinner. This is your sign to really pause (yep, even if that scares the sh*t out of you or feels impossible!) and tune into what you really need right now.
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You're seen, and held with a stress therapist who gets it
Standing by your side through rising stress levels is SO much more than coming into our cozy offices and settling into a couch that seems to invite you in to release and feel at home. That’s definitely a perk, but it’s also knowing you have someone you can trust to hold your story and unique experiences with so much love and fierce passion in any way they’re appearing in your life right now.
Working with a therapist to support stress management looks like:
Tackling stress as it arises, and building skills to practice even when things are feeling good
Knowing you can finally release fully and feel that relief you’ve been looking for
Feeling equipped with skills and techniques to manage your unique stressors in a way that works for you and your life
Feeling open to talk about what's coming up for you with stress whether it's new in your life, based on a specific transition or event, or something you've been fighting for a while now
Understanding what's causing your stress, and the reaction you're having to stressful events with so much compassion and no judgment
Surrounding yourself in the genuine care from your therapist about how you can care for your person and tap into what you're needing to feel nurtured on every level
Exploring what change looks like, from relaxation techniques and mindfulness, to boundaries aligned to known triggers as you move forward knowing you have someone you trust guiding you through anything that may come up
Curious to Learn More? Here’s the Deep Dive on Stress Therapy at MT
We're all about helping you feel full-body relaxation
Ok, but who has time for mindfulness these days? You are so validated if you cringe a bit when you hear “practice being intentional and mindful” or “slow down”. Your eye rolls are welcome here, and when we talk about mindfulness we know it’s got to be something simple and accessible to work, especially when it’s already hard AF to make time for ourselves.
Stress management isn’t as straightforward as having a step by step guide that we can cross off of the to do list and move on from. It’s actually a combination of noticing what you need for both mental and physical health and applying some skills to move through the chaotic moments.
You deserve to live the most fulfilled and happy life, and it's possible to do that with the inevitable stressors that come with being a human in this lifetime. It's all about investing in the time to really know yourself on the deepest levels and build support into your approach to daily life with the help of someone who can mirror back your strengths and values.
The impact of stress on mental and physical health
Part of fiercely owning that unique and powerful body of yours is knowing how stress impacts you both physically and emotionally. Stress triggers the (very natural) release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that you might feel as a faster heart rate, high blood pressure, and quick or shallow breathing. Your body is revving up to face a threat it thinks is threatening you, but man those side effects are NOT fun when you're trying to hold it together in a meeting or have an endless pile of work to do.
The longer we're under stress whether it's big or small, our bodies can start to respond with fatigue, getting sick more often, muscle tension that never seems to go away, and the lovely bloat and digestion issues that absolutely nobody wants to deal with. At its most severe (chronic stress), you can see more mental health symptoms kick in with unclear thinking, memory loss, and struggles to focus or make decisions.
Taking the time to pause and understand what feels true to your person is how we get to both proactive and reactive stress management, together.
Getting clear on causes and triggers of stress in modern life
We're not shocking anyone by pointing out how insane this world can feel with new stressors popping up through notifications, apps, and texts all day long. That adds to things like work stress, financial worry, relationship challenges, external pressures, and an "always on" lifestyle. Additionally, we know the unique identities we hold can bring additional, often unseen and unacknowledged stressors within the systems we inhabit.
Most people endure some level of stress, but your reaction to stressors and what feels the most triggering differs and that's the beauty of looking deeper at your unique experience to find new ways to balance it all.
Moving forward with stress therapy in your corner
Stress therapy is your place to get to know yourself and approach triggers with compassion, self-trust, and understanding of how and why your stress response kicks in. We always begin with a personal intake to get to know you and what would help you feel the most value in our time together. From there, you can trust that we'll offer the most impactful treatment plan to ease your mind about specific strategies, what to expect as we get started, and consistent check-ins along the way for us to discuss together your experience of our work.
You can count on your heart-led therapist to introduce techniques and the right type of therapy tailored to what you're needing, listening closely to feedback and thoughtful conversations that bring more clarity with every session.
A first step to soaking in the fullest experience of life
Ok so why even do this because we know this is not easy. Why we do this work and why it's so incredibly worthwhile for you to focus on your well-being and experience of stress is we want you to have that much needed restful sleep, sense of calm, and agency in your life. Oh and let’s not forget the benefit of exploring and managing your stress allows for increased joy and fun in your life. First step to creating all that y'all? Well it’s about understanding ourselves a bit better, which is actually such an amazing and meaningful process that we live for as therapists.
There is no size that fits all really, even when we wish there would be (getting fast answers always sounds appealing right). Our hope is that together we can explore what leads to your experience of stress, how your body experiences it, and then get real clear on how to support your unique person.
Let's tame this beast, shall we?
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stress Therapy
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We’re a bit nerdy about learning everything we can to help you in the therapy room, and always bring a touch of our lived experiences and lifelong learning to the table. We hold ourselves to high ethical standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and we’re also here to bring some personality and meaningful conversations that may tap into modern and holistic support tools like mindfulness for busy people (time can feel so scarce!) and quick, but impactful methods of nervous system regulation.
It’s our life mission to show up for you. So trust us when we tell you we’re not applying the same old stale approach we learned forever ago to everyone experiencing stress. You will find us digging into new trainings every year, soaking in cutting-edge research on healing modalities, and adding perspective through our organic conversations with professionals. Learning never ends and we’re not afraid to dig into blind spots. MT exists to truly hold you and help you get the life you want, so we’ll go above and beyond for you.
Feeling curious about the technical stuff? A few stress therapy approaches we may touch on include:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Exposure Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Psychodynamic therapy
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Exposure Therapy
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Y'all, paying attention to stress is SO important. When you notice yourself slipping into a stress state, you can pull on skills and tools to avoid slipping into burnout. Again, everyone's experience is unique but let's talk about a few moments to become curious and ask yourself what you're needing to counteract the impact of stress.
Feeling anger or irritability more than usual
Having trouble sleeping or getting quality sleep, restless nights and insomnia
Withdrawing from social activities and wanting to isolate (saying no to plans, friends, etc.)
Losing interest in food or leaning into more mindless eating behaviors
Noticing a general "low" feeling and mood around otherwise exciting things
It's okay if you see yourself in these examples and know they are information that helps you find the best way to support yourself under stress.
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People wonder all the time about what it looks like to come into therapy based on a stressful season of life and if that evolves to longer-term work with your therapist or is more defined in nature. The truth is, we're here to guide you with recommendations but also to stand by you as a trusted source of stress relief and self-understanding for as long as you need. Stress therapy may also naturally lead to other areas of life you're wanting support, and our team is always here to offer you the best path forward.
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Yep, we can absolutely relate to wanting to look into that crystal ball and see exact timelines but the truth is, your journey is so unique. That means it's hard to put a time stamp on results for everyone. As you share your goals and what results look like for you, your therapist can guide you through a plan of action and how you may start to see the impact of your work together.
The therapeutic relationship is always about your therapist's guidance and how you take it in to apply to your life, knowing you have this regular space to talk about what's working, what's not, and how to overcome any obstacles standing in your way of the results you're looking to see.
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We're never looking to put you in a bucket, and we see so many people who are working on stress, anxiety, and depression simultaneously and often alongside some other therapeutic goals. These experiences are so intertwined and your therapist is a well-rounded mental health professional trained to support it all through their tailored treatment plan for you. You'll never have to worry about letting important aspects of your mental health slip while focusing on stress therapy, knowing you're getting therapy that sees your whole person and every part of your story in our work together.
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We totally get how stress is an ongoing part of daily life and while we'll always talk through coping strategies and stress management techniques in therapy, there are also so many micro habits or moments of mindfulness you can build into your day to counteract the impact of stress on your body and mind.
This is one of the many reasons why we have a team of coaches at Modern Therapy who can support your stress therapy experience with sessions focused on building out those habits of stress reduction into your existing routine (no matter how busy!) and create a clear path for self care you can rely on between therapy sessions. Everything from physical activity and a healthy diet to lifestyle changes and boundaries that protect your energy around stressful situations can make a big difference.
Whether you're ready to bring a coach into your corner from the very beginning of your stress therapy experience or want to know what's available down the road, you can learn all about coaching at Modern Therapy here.
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Modern Therapy is based on Houston, Texas and serves the greater Texas area with stress therapy as well as a variety of therapy and coaching mental health services. We also offer the flexibility of online sessions to feel supported from anywhere you're most comfortable.
Contact our team to explore options that best fit your schedule and location.
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1404 ALLSTON STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008
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1702 HOUSTON AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77007