Therapy for Chronic Stress
Assisting Driven Professionals and Students in New York
Constantly Tense, Worn Out, or Unable to Fully Recharge?
You’re stretched thin juggling deadlines, expectations, and responsibilities and rarely, if ever, feel at ease. Over time, elevated stress levels became your baseline, leaving you continuously tense, distracted, exhausted, flustered, and unable to truly relax. These symptoms of chronic stress are common amongst professionals in demanding roles and students navigating relentless academic pressures.
But this type of stress isn’t simply part of being driven, and it’s often not tied to anything in particular. This is the type of stress that stops feeling situational and that starts to feel like your entire reality.
It’s a signal that you are psychologically overloaded and that the tools you’ve been using to cope are likely ineffective. It often occurs alongside burnout, work/life imbalance, unworkable perfectionism, and feeling professionally or academically stuck.
Common Signs and Symptoms of Chronic Stress
Feeling constantly tense, restless, or irritable, even during downtime.
Racing thoughts and difficulty focusing or making decisions.
Persistent fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest.
Lowered frustration tolerance and increased irritability.
Recurrent headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issues.
Trouble falling or staying asleep.
Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities.
Avoiding tasks or social interactions due to mental overload.
Schedule a free 20-minute initial consultation to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your mental wellness goals.
Ways Treatment Can Help
Although therapy should always be custom tailored to your unique needs and preferences, the following treatment goals are common amongst individuals struggling with chronic stress:
Identifying the key stressors – internal and situational – that fuel one’s chronic stress.
Gaining insight into the psychological and physiological impact of chronic stress.
Identifying unhelpful coping strategies and patterns that maintain or exacerbate stress.
Developing healthier, more sustainable ways to manage pressure and demands.
Learning techniques to calm the nervous system and regulate internal tension.
Clarifying personal values to guide decision-making and boundary-setting.
Schedule a free 20-minute initial consultation to learn more about our services and how we can support you in achieving your mental wellness goals.