Stress Therapy for the Go-Getter Doing it All

• 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

• 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.

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.

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. Behavioral changes start with small steps but add up in the long run.

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.

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.

• 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.

• Modern Therapy is based on Houston, Texas and serves the greater Texas area with stress therapy as well as avariety 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.