VIRTUAL THERAPY FOR ADULTS IN TEXAS
Stress & Difficulty Slowing Down
Therapy for when you feel overwhelmed by everything on your plate and find it hard to slow down, even when you know you need a break.
You may feel like there’s constantly something that needs to get done, taken care of, or figured out. Between work, relationships, responsibilities, and everything else you're carrying, it can feel difficult to find space for yourself.
Even when you do have time to slow down, you may have a hard time actually relaxing. Your mind may already be on what needs to happen next, or you might feel guilty for resting when there are still things you could be doing.
When there’s always something else that needs your attention.
The overwhelm doesn’t have to take over.
When everything feels like it needs your attention, it can be difficult to know what to focus on or when to give yourself a break. Therapy can help you better understand how you respond to stress, find ways to manage what you’re feeling, and make more space to slow down and take care of yourself.
Therapy for stress and difficulty slowing down:
01. Better understand your stress
Notice what tends to contribute to feeling overwhelmed and how you respond when stress builds up.
02. Find ways to manage stress
Identify what helps you manage stress, reconnect with things that have worked for you in the past, and explore new strategies when needed.
03 .Give yourself permission to slow down
Learn to pause and rest without feeling like everything needs to be finished first.
04. Prioritize taking care of yourself
Find ways to stay connected to what you need and take care of yourself, even during stressful or busy periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You may notice feeling overwhelmed, having a hard time relaxing, constantly thinking about what needs to get done, or feeling like you always need to be doing something. If stress is taking up a lot of your time or energy or affecting how you feel day to day, therapy may be helpful.
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Stress is often connected to specific demands or situations in your life, while anxiety may continue even when there isn’t an immediate stressor. They can also overlap, so you don’t need to know exactly which one you’re experiencing before starting therapy.
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The first step is to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, learn more about how I work, and get a sense of what starting therapy together might look like.