Stress therapists in Gardena, CA
Browse Stress therapists in Gardena, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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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
Stress
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
Stress
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
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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
Stress
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
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PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Stress can be overwhelming and detrimental to everyday functioning. Research has established the link between stress and overall physical health. Our work together is aimed at identifying the conscious and unconscious factors contributing to your stress so that you can improve your overall functioning and health.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Gardena, CA
Online in Gardena, CA
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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
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Dr. Megie Shean
Psychologist, PsyD
I work with individuals experiencing chronic stress - to understand the impact it has on their physical and emotional health and to learn adaptive skills to use to reduce stress and better manage when it comes.
7 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA (Online Only)
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Eve Angela Fritsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, M.A.
Stress has a way of building up until it feels like you are just trying to get through the day. Therapy can help you slow down, understand what is contributing to your stress, and find healthier ways to manage the demands of everyday life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA (Online Only)
Stress
Saralee Kramer Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Many people find life to be very stressful. Much anxiety comes from trying to do too much, or meet the expectations of others, or a negative mindset about what's ahead. I work with clients to explore their beliefs, and where they come from. Then, it's important to choose about what matters to You, and begin focusing on activities and people who matter to You. Setting clear intentions, changing behaviors, and being mindful of self care are helpful strategies.
26 Years Experience
Online in Gardena, CA (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Gardena, CA Statistics
Stress therapists in Gardena, CA average 15 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (60%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (37%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
32%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 60% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 33% | Somatic Therapy |
| 33% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 31% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 29% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 50% | Senior |
| 42% | Teen |
| 20% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | Women |
| 43% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 26% | Christian |
| 25% | Hispanic / Latino |