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I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Alex Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. She works with clients 18+, and specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD management.
Alex has her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a child welfare certificate from Michigan State University and has experience in crisis intervention, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care.
Alex believes therapy should be collaborative and rooted in trust. She creates a warm, judgment-free space and focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change.
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Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in vari...
Anne Donohue is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical in the state of Maryland with more than 20 years of experience in various mental health settings. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University Long Beach in 1995, and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Florida Atlantic University in 1991.
Anne approaches counseling as a collaboration between counselor and client and utilizes a client-centered, strength-based approach to care. She works to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space in which she can help clients work towards meaningful change.
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them....
As a Licensed Social Worker, I understand how systems within our society impact our lives and how to assistance changing them.
Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Certified Social Worker (LCCSW) in Maryland and Pennsylvania. She is passionate about educating people about domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Michelle works with adults with anxiety, depression, along with those with trauma.
Michelle received her Bachelor’s degree from Shippensburg University and Master’s degree in Social Work from Indiana University. Michelle uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) approach in treatment along with other therapeutic interventions.
We all go through challenges in life. Michelle is confident that she would be able to support you on your journey to gain new perspectives that allow you to cope with life struggles. If you are ready to do the work, schedule an appointment with her today.
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups an...
As a Christian woman of color, I would like to challenge the stigma and cultural myths associated with certain religious groups and with people of color that discourage engagement in mental health treatment.
Angela Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing mental health services to children and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitional issues, and stress.
Angela completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and received her Master of Social Work Degree from Salisbury University. Angela has advanced specialization in the treatment of trauma and has received post-graduate certificates in trauma from The Trauma Institute at JRI and Ferentz Institute.
As her client, Angela will offer you a personalized treatment plan that’s catered to fit your individual needs. Together, you’ll be able to address challenges and barriers that are preventing you from reaching your potential.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Thriveworks offers Stress management therapy, a type of therapy that helps people learn how to effectively manage and release their stress through the use of relaxation techniques, time-management practices, and mindfulness, among others. Relieving stress can greatly improve an individual’s mental health, as stress can detrimentally affect one’s emotional and physical well-being.
Stress management therapy functions by identifying the source(s) of stress and the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that are tied to it, then addressing them and creating healthy strategies for dealing with stress on a long-term basis. Additionally, Stress management therapy also helps people discover what warning signs they have that can let them know that they are stressed so that they can be more proactive in managing it.
The effectiveness of stress management therapy can vary from person to person, but some widely used and effective approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and relaxation techniques.
Five stress management counseling strategies include:
Whether to seek therapy for stress depends on the severity and impact of the stress on your life. If stress is significantly affecting your well-being, relationships, or daily functioning, therapy can be a helpful option to learn coping strategies and gain support. It’s important to assess your own needs and consult a mental health professional for guidance on whether therapy is appropriate for your situation.
Yes, stress management counseling can help significantly reduce the amount of anxiety that you feel.
Stress management treatment at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
For those with low amounts of anxiety and stress and simple goals, stress management therapy can be fewer than 12 sessions. However, for those with intense anxiety and more severe symptoms, therapy will likely last longer in order to effectively treat their stress and mitigate their symptoms.
Is the stress in your personal life and professional life overwhelming you? When it goes unmanaged, stress can have harmful effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Be sure to put your health and well-being first and get it under control. We know—easier said than done. Fortunately, we have stress therapists who are experts at helping others manage and cope with stress.
If you’re in the Bethesda, MD area and you’re struggling with stress, consider working with a stress therapist at Thriveworks Bethesda. We want to help you cope with work stress, parenting stress, and other forms of stress. If you’re ready to schedule your first stress therapy appointment, call us today at (240) 513-3093. Thriveworks Bethesda can help you with stress management right now.
As we touched on above, it is normal and okay to experience stress in your personal and professional life. In fact, stress is our natural reaction to self-perceived threats, be it sitting in hour-long traffic, which is making you late for work, or getting into a fight with your significant other that could potentially put your relationship in jeopardy. It is important to recognize that you cannot control these stressors and stop them from happening (in most cases); what you can control, though, is your reaction to stress and the actions you take afterward.
Many of us automatically react to stressful events with anger, frustration, and other negative emotions. These emotions might lead us to scream, cry, lash out at loved ones, or even binge-drink. We can all benefit from taking a few minutes to guide the direction of the stress we are experiencing. For example, we can better benefit from…
Is stress completely controlling your life? Has it stolen all of your energy or happiness? If you’re in the Bethesda, MD area, you can find stress management help at Thriveworks Bethesda. Stress is a normal part of life, but that doesn’t mean that it has to rule your life. Our stress therapists can help you get to the root of your stress if you don’t know where it stems from; they can also help you adopt healthier techniques for managing stressful times.
We can start helping you with your stress the second you call in to schedule an appointment at Thriveworks Bethesda. We will help you feel relief by getting you scheduled immediately. We can even offer you a same-week appointment if that suits your schedule. Our scheduling staff will do everything they can to help you find an appointment that suits your needs. And our providers will do everything they can to help you with stress management and stress relief.
If you are in the Bethesda Maryland area and you are suffering from stress, call Thriveworks Bethesda right now to get scheduled with a stress therapist. You can reach us at (240) 513-3093.
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