Stress therapists in El Cajon, CA
Browse Stress therapists in El Cajon, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Hayden Dover
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT, CST
Stress often reveals where life has become overloaded, misaligned, or difficult to sustain. I work with stress by looking at the whole pattern: the body, emotions, relationships, responsibilities, choices, and the pressure to keep functioning even when something needs attention. My approach combines practical tools, body awareness, existential reflection, and positive psychology to support more steadiness, clarity, resilience, and a life that feels more workable and meaningful.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
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Matthew Weisskopf
Psychologist, PhD
I can teach people important skills to manage stress in their life that focuses on the role of thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and behaviors, and their role in the stress process. Addressing these aspects of stress, combined with the utilization of various relaxation techniques can be very helpful.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
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Vince Heyman
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, AMFT
Chronic stress can feel relentless, causing your mind to spiral, keeping your body tense and on edge, and leaving you exhausted or overwhelmed. Often, stress is fueled by high expectations, an overwhelming mental to-do list, or the pressure to control too much at once. Over time, this can drain your energy, strain relationships, and make everyday life feel heavy.
In therapy with me, we’ll explore how these patterns take hold, learn practical ways to quiet the mind and reset the nervous system, let go of the pressure, and confidently navigate challenges. Together, we’ll create space for clarity, steadiness, and a more sustainable way of living.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
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Matthew Bishop
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctorate in Behavioral Health Leadership
Stress is unavoidable, but it doesn’t have to run the show. I help clients identify triggers, manage pressure more effectively, and create habits that support resilience and recovery.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
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A Place of Growth
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We all do have stressors throughout life and at times need help to develop coping skills and ways in order to better manage our stress. At A Place of Growth we will work together to develop ways in which to learn to better cope during times of high stress.
15 Years Experience
In-Person Near El Cajon, CA
Online in El Cajon, CA
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Melissa Quinn Pollock
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
General stress is a valid reason for seeking therapy. The majority of clients are subclinical, looking for ways to manage stress and triggers before they develop into conflict, mental illness, or disease. The demands of modern life are set up to leave us neglecting our true selves —so feeling stress is a sign of your humanity, and a place for us explore what works best for you.
13 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
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Jessica Dominguez
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Stress is a part of life, and can really impact our overall health (sleep, weight, mood) if not managed well. Learning to help cope with and manage stress can be invaluable.
15 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
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Frankie Santiago
Life Coach, Professional Life Coach
I support men and women in effectively managing and reducing stress through practical life coaching that builds real coping skills and balance. Together we identify stress triggers, develop healthy routines, improve time management, and create personalized strategies to regain calm, focus, and energy in daily life. My direct yet compassionate style helps you shift overwhelm into actionable momentum — whether stress shows up in relationships, work, entrepreneurship, or personal demands. If you’re ready to feel more in control and less overwhelmed, I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation to explore how we can create lasting relief together.
15 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
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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 El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
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Su Boudreau, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Domestic Violence Counselor
Stress is a part of living life. However, it becomes a problem when the stress level increases to the point that an individual cannot handle it effectively. The increased stress level can affect physical and mental health negatively. Learning to manage stress through the discussion of the life events that triggered the elevated level of stress in therapy can help clients to be more effective at managing stressful situations that they are dealing with. When you feel stressed, it is often the way our body is telling us that there is a problem. So, it would be wise and necessary to get help from professionals to prevent the worsening of unpleasant or disabling symptoms of stress in one's life.
11 Years Experience
Online in El Cajon, CA (Online Only)
El Cajon is a San Diego County city home to one of the largest concentrations of Iraqi Christians (Chaldeans) outside Iraq and one of the most significant Somali and East African refugee communities in California, as well as substantial communities from across the Middle East, making it one of the most culturally distinctive cities in Southern California and creating specific demands for culturally and linguistically competent mental health services. The trauma of displacement, war, and refugee journeys is a central concern in the local mental health landscape, and finding therapists who speak Chaldean Neo-Aramaic, Arabic, or Somali and understand the cultural and religious dimensions of these communities' mental health experiences is essential but consistently challenging. San Diego County Behavioral Health provides public services, and community organizations serve immigrant and refugee populations. Common therapy concerns include refugee trauma and PTSD, acculturative stress, religious and cultural identity in diaspora, family and intergenerational conflict between refugee parents and American-raised children, and the grief of displacement and community loss.
Stress therapists in El Cajon, CA Statistics
Stress therapists in El Cajon, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (59%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), 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
| 72% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 59% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Somatic Therapy |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 30% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 38% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |