Stress therapists in Gardena, California CA
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Zena Caputo
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Although stress in life seems like a given, we're not often taught how to reduce or effectively manage it's (very real) impact--or sometimes we're faced with a new set of challenges that exceed our usual attempts to cope. Learning more about how your unique nervous system works can help you evaluate, navigate, and cope more effectively so that you can find more ease and joy in life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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Elaine Barrington
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Stress is managed by knowing our own capacity and limitations. As a mindfulness facilitator I often bring these techniques into my work with clients and focus on the 3 As - Acknowledgement, Allowance, and Acceptance. My favorite Zen proverb is "If you understand, things are just as they are. If you don't understand, things are just as they are." You may not be able to change your circumstances, but you can change how you relate to them and that usually changes everything. With clients I explore where change is possible and where acceptance is the change that is needed for equanimity.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We help clients manage overwhelm, burnout, and chronic stress using practical regulation tools and insight-oriented therapy. Clients learn sustainable coping strategies.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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LaTianna Williams, Therapy, Sexology, and Holistic Tantra
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CTRS, ABS
Stress Management: Chronic stress can impact every aspect of your life, including your mood, sleep, health, relationships, and overall sense of well-being. You may feel constantly overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unable to slow down even when you know you need rest.
I help clients identify the sources of stress, strengthen coping skills, regulate the nervous system, and create healthier boundaries. Together, we’ll develop practical strategies that support greater balance and emotional resilience.
This work is about moving from survival mode into a life that feels more grounded, manageable, and sustainable.
8 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA California (Online Only)
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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
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I help clients understand how stress affects their body, emotions, and relationships. Therapy focuses on developing healthier coping strategies, improving boundaries, and creating more balance, resilience, and calm in daily life.
41 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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Elaine Skoulas
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A., LMFT
Chronic stress can quietly erode your sense of balance and well-being, especially for individuals who carry high levels of responsibility at work or in their personal lives. Many high-achieving adults become accustomed to operating in constant pressure or overdrive. In therapy we explore the deeper patterns behind chronic stress while helping your nervous system shift out of constant alert so you can experience greater clarity, steadiness, and resilience.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA California
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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 Gardena, CA California (Online Only)
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Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
Providing stress management, I am dedicated to helping individuals cope with and reduce stress by mindfulness-based techniques, time management, assertiveness and boundary setting, problem-solving skills, relaxation, and promotion of a healthy lifestyle. My approach is to assist with managing stress by encouraging resilience and overall well-being.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA California (Online Only)
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Michael Myette Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I specialize in treatment for stress
19 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA California (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Gardena, California Statistics
Stress therapists in Gardena, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $206 per session. 99% 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
$206
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
51%
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
| 61% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 38% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 61% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 32% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 64% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 41% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 27% | Christian |
| 25% | Black / African American |