Stress therapists in Atwater, California CA
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Chad Cryder
Psychologist, PhD
To be honest, if you do not experience some stress, you are not living life. Stress is an expected and common part of life. However, our relationship with stress and the amount of stress we face can be the biggest challenges we must address. Using a solution-focused lens, we can address amount of stress while using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy we can change your relationship with your stress and the issues it brings into your life. I am now offering Virtual Reality therapy to help with stress management.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Atwater, CA
Online in Atwater, CA California
Brooke Taylor
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, AMFT
In today’s fast-paced world, stress can quickly overwhelm us, affecting our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Whether it's the pressure of work, family responsibilities, or the constant juggling of life’s demands, stress can feel unmanageable at times. Together, we’ll explore the sources of your stress, identify unhelpful patterns, and create strategies that help you regain balance and clarity. Using a combination of mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and cognitive tools, I’ll support you in building resilience and cultivating a sense of calm, even in challenging situations. You deserve to live with peace and ease—let’s work together to make that a reality.
5 Years Experience
Online in Atwater, CA California (Online Only)
Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I work with individuals and couples who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and the demands of daily life. Stress can come from many sources, including work pressure, relationships, health concerns, caregiving responsibilities, or ongoing life changes. Over time, chronic stress can affect mood, sleep, concentration, and emotional connection with others.
In therapy, we focus on identifying what is contributing to your stress and how it is showing up in your body, thoughts, and relationships. I help clients develop practical tools to manage stress more effectively, set healthier boundaries, and create space for rest and balance. This may include learning how to slow down, respond more intentionally, and prioritize what matters most.
The goal of our work is not to eliminate stress entirely, but to help you feel more capable and grounded as you navigate challenges. With support, many clients find they are better able to manage demands, improve relationships, and feel more present in their daily lives.
22 Years Experience
Online in Atwater, CA California
Stephanie Morfitt, LCSW More Fit Mental Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
When Stress Becomes Your Normal
You may be holding everything together — work, relationships, family — but inside, you feel stretched thin. Your mind is racing, your sleep is off, and no matter how much you get done, it never feels like enough. Maybe your body has started to show the strain too — headaches, fatigue, tension, or constant restlessness.
Stress is your body’s way of saying something needs care. When it becomes chronic, it can leave you feeling anxious, irritable, or disconnected from what once brought joy.
In therapy, we’ll use a structured, evidence-based approach called TEAM-CBT to help you calm your nervous system and regain a sense of balance. Together, we’ll:
Identify the thoughts and habits that keep your stress cycle running
Build emotional tools to manage pressure without burning out
Learn how to pause and reset your body’s “threat mode” using neuroscience-based skills
Strengthen your boundaries and reconnect with what truly matters to you
Replace overthinking and self-criticism with clarity and confidence
Our work combines practical tools, humor, and self-compassion — because healing from stress isn’t about doing more, it’s about learning how to do less with more presence and peace.
I BELIEVE:
Your stress is not a personal failure — it’s a signal asking for understanding, not judgment.
Balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you build, moment by moment.
You can be both ambitious and grounded, productive and peaceful.
Boundaries are acts of self-respect, not selfishness.
You deserve a life that feels manageable, meaningful, and your own.
Also Integrated In Our Work:
• Interpersonal Work – to strengthen connection and empower you to be yourself using The 5 Secrets of Effective Communication
• Mindful Self-Compassion – to cultivate a gentler, kinder inner voice through the work of Dr. Kristin Neff
• Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM) – to regulate the nervous system and support trauma recovery alongside cognitive tools for a well-rounded approach
10 Years Experience
Online in Atwater, CA California
Patricia Fahmy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Chronic stress can affect nearly every area of life, including emotional well-being, relationships, physical health, and overall quality of life. Many people find themselves feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode. I help you better understand the factors contributing to stress, strengthen coping skills, regulate the nervous system, and develop healthier ways of responding to life's challenges while maintaining meaningful connections with others.
7 Years Experience
Online in Atwater, CA California (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Atwater, California Statistics
Stress therapists in Atwater, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (61%), Psychodynamic Therapy (42%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (38%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 42% | LGBTQ+ |
| 40% | Men |
| 28% | Christian |
| 26% | Black / African American |