How Does Therapy Help with Stress?

If you're reading this, chances are you are feeling stressed and anxious. You're not alone. Everyone at some point struggles with stress - it’s part of being human, but there are ways to manage and alleviate your stress and anxiety. One of the most effective ways to do so is through therapy.

Therapy can provide you with the tools and support you need to overcome stress and anxiety. It's a safe and confidential space where you can talk about your thoughts and feelings without judgment. Your therapist can help you identify the root causes of your stress and anxiety and develop strategies to cope with them.

Therapy can also help you gain a better understanding of yourself, including how your thoughts and behaviors may contribute to feeling anxious. You'll learn to recognize negative, self-critical thoughts and how foster more compassionate, kinder ones. This can lead to a greater sense of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-compassion, all of which contribute to sound mental health.

One of the great things about therapy is that it's tailored to your individual needs. Your therapist will work with you to create a plan that directly addresses your goals. Therapists specialize in all types of therapy, as different modalities work better for certain problems and just work better for different people! Therapy techniques that focus on self-soothing, mindfulness, and working through avoidance typically help people struggling with stress and anxiety.

Another benefit of therapy is that it can help you build resilience. Life is full of ups and downs, and therapy can provide you with the skills and resources you need to bounce back from setbacks and difficult times. Your therapist will stay with you on the roller coaster and provide you with steady support and encouragement.

If you're considering therapy, because you’re frankly exhausted of feeling so tired from being stressed out, well done. It takes courage to ask for support and to actively seek out what you need. Therapy can be a transformative experience, and it's absolutely worth exploring if you're struggling with stress and anxiety.

So take that first step and reach out to a therapist today. You deserve to live a life free from stress and anxiety, and therapy can help you get there.

P.S. Check out my blog post on finding the right therapist for you, if you’re ready to start looking and don’t know where to begin!