For the average worker, stress at work isn’t usually something that goes away with time and patience.
So whether you’re currently going through a stressful time or just trying to avoid future stress, it can be helpful to look into what Davenport Psychology has to offer in terms of work-stress solutions.
We can help with everything from stress management techniques and therapy to dealing with workplace burnout. So no matter what kind of work-related stress you’re facing, our experienced Psychologists can help put things back on track.
In this blog post, we will let you in on the solution we offer so you can be the best version of yourself. But, before we go any further, we need to answer some frequently asked questions.
What Kind of Therapist is Best for Work-related Stress?
Clinical psychologists or psychotherapists are generally the best mental health professionals dealing with work stress or any stress. First, they focus on you to identify the triggers that lead to stress.
Then, with a bit of collaboration from you, they develop a plan to address those stressors. It’s not uncommon for people in need of counseling to be directed to a psychotherapist or talk therapist for work stress.
Before you select a therapist, we recommend that you ask them what specialties they are familiar with so you know if they can help you. For example, many experts might implore CBT, while others may be specialized in psychodynamic therapy.
Additionally, some therapists specialize in stress and anxiety-related mental health conditions.
While most psychologists and psychotherapists are most helpful in assisting their clients with changing their behavior to respond to stressful situations, sometimes these people need to turn to other mental health professionals.
What Therapies Work for Stress?
While stress is usually a norm in our everyday life, recurring stress that disrupts your daily activities and overall well-being are not. Stress can surface in various ways, including anxiety and difficulty sleeping
Stress can be exhausting, but therapy can help you manage it more effectively. Some types of treatment may even teach you how to deal with future stress. Here are some solutions or therapy we offer here at Davenport Psychology for work-related stress and anxiety.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Because it tackles your thought patterns and behaviors, CBT is one of the most prevalent types of therapy accessible. The therapist will assist you in identifying your stressors and developing better responses to decrease the impact of your triggers.
CBT can be employed either short-term or long-term. It makes it helpful in treating chronic mental health disorders and coping with traumatic experiences and other sources of acute stress.
Psychodynamic therapy
As CBT does, psychodynamic therapy tries to help you recognize specific thought patterns that might dictate how you behave. Unlike CBT, though, psychodynamic therapy is usually a long-term commitment.
Due to this, it may be better suited for coping with stress from long-standing issues entangled with other health issues such as anxiety and depression.
Behavioral Therapy
Behavioral therapy places more attention on your actions, not your thoughts.
With this type of therapy, your past behaviors dictate your behavior. Changing your reactions to stress now will allow you to make new habits and, potentially, reduce your stress level.
In addition to anxiety, phobias, and ADHD, behavior therapy is ideal for long-term triggers of stress such as traumatic events.
Exposure Therapy
You might want to consult a professional if you have a mental health condition that makes you fear certain situations, places, or people in a working environment.
One type of therapy we offer for this is exposure therapy. If you practice avoidance to avoid more stress, it can only worsen your stress and anxiety-related disorders.
Exposure therapy aims to allow you to confront triggers you had previously attempted to avoid gradually. The aim is that, with time, you will grow used to these triggers and come to feel less panicked when they happen.
Rather than just relying on therapy, there are other steps our experts recommend for you, so both parties walk hand-in-hand.
Excess regularly: Doing light exercises like walking for thirty minutes each day can reduce stress and elevate your mood.
Incorporate relaxation into your routine by committing at least five minutes of calm, uninterrupted time to take a few deep breaths each day. Ideas include taking a bath, doing some yoga poses, taking deep breaths, or reading a book.
Keep socially active: Staying in touch with friends and family for in-person outings can help, but communicating over the phone or on social media can stave off social isolation and stress.
Reassess your priorities: Pay attention to your daily responsibilities, regardless of what you don’t accomplish. In addition, do not take on tasks you do not need to and hand over duties when you are feeling overworked.
How Davenport Psychology Can Help
At Davenport Psychology, we can help you develop coping mechanisms and strategies that work for you. We can also provide stress management and life coaching to help you better manage your time and energy—the critical ingredients for reducing stress in your workplace.
Our services are always online and in-person, so we have a solution that works for you, whether you’re looking for one-on-one therapy or group counseling sessions.
Our core goal is to help you reach peak performance so that when it comes time to review your performance reviews, there’s no doubt about how much value you bring to your organization. Call us today 941-321-1971 offices Sarasota and Venice.
Wrap Up
Stress at work isn’t necessarily something to worry about if you can manage it yourself. But if stress regularly causes you distress and has become a problem, it may be time to get help.
A stressful environment that isn’t addressed may contribute to or exacerbate mental health issues. It could be depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
Unmanaged stress can lead to other indirect consequences such as digestive troubles, high blood pressure, and sleep disorders. Over long periods, chronic stress is linked to medical problems.
Therapy can be a priceless way to reduce work stress. It is also invaluable with stress-related mental health conditions and chronic health conditions.