Stress therapists in Hickory, NC
Browse Stress therapists in Hickory, North Carolina. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Stress
Cecelia Myers
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC (North Carolina), LPC (Georgia), LPC (South Carolina)
We practice mindfulness and how to transfer feelings of calm and positive thoughts from the therapy setting to the client's outside world.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hickory, NC
Online in Hickory, NC
Stress
Groves Counseling Center
Counselor/Therapist, LCMHC-S, LCMHC, LCAS, MDIV
In our society today we all deal with stress, the question is, "How well do you handle stress?" And, "How can you handle stress more affectively. Our counselors are trained to assist you in learning to deal with the stress of life.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Hickory, NC
Online in Hickory, NC
Stress
Dr. Danielle Goodwin
Psychologist, Psy.D.
In today's busy world, there is much stress. Together, we can work on learning how to slow down. We will work on managing time, reprioritizing so the focus is on what is important and learning practical skills to manage stress.
25 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC
Stress
Emily Stone
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, MDiv, PhD, LMFT-S
Stress: From Constant Pressure to Systemic Calm
Moving Out of Survival Mode and Back into Your Life
Stress is often minimized as a "part of life," but when it becomes chronic, it is a physiological and systemic crisis. It is the feeling of being permanently "on," where the minor inconveniences of life trigger a massive internal overwhelm. In my practice, we don’t just look at your "to-do" list; we look at the systemic and neurological roots of why your body has stayed in a state of high alarm.
The Architecture of Overwhelm
Chronic stress isn't just about having "too much to do"—it is about a nervous system that has lost its way back to safety. Together, we explore:
The Burnout Cycle: Addressing the "adrenal fatigue" and emotional exhaustion that come from living in the "gap" between your resources and your responsibilities.
The "Fawn" & "Freeze" Responses: Understanding how your stress might manifest as people-pleasing (fawning) to keep the peace, or a total shut down (freeze) when things get too heavy.
Demand Avoidance: Identifying how chronic stress can lead to a "rebellious" brain that avoids even simple tasks as a desperate bid for autonomy.
A Clinical Approach to Regulation
With over 20 years of experience, I use a multidimensional framework to help you lower the "baseline" of your stress:
Somatic Regulation: We focus on the "gut-brain axis" work to help your body physically exit the stress response.
IFS-Informed Parts Work: We get curious about the "Manager" parts of you that believe if you stop being stressed, everything will fall apart. We work to build trust so these parts can finally soften.
Systems Theory & Power: We acknowledge the external stressors—social inequity, workplace toxicity, and family dynamics—that are not "in your head," but are real systemic pressures that require boundaries rather than just "coping."
The "Healer's" Burden
I have a specialized focus on the unique stress of therapists, pastors, and medical professionals. When you are the "sturdy container" for everyone else’s crisis, your own system often pays the price in secret. I provide a confidential sanctuary to address the secondary trauma and professional pressure that leads to systemic collapse.
21 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Stress
Aria Fraser
Hypnotherapist, Certified Rapid Transformational Therapist
Our modern world offers many things to be stressed about, and more people are feeling stressed than ever. An individual's ability to handle it differs from person to person, depending on their resilience level, or ability to 'bounce back' and stay positive. Rapid Transformational Therapy helps people to feel empowered to cope with stress by assisting a person find and remove the cognitive distortions /beliefs that would make them feel more stressed, such as: 'I can't say no to more tasks', 'I can't handle any more,' or 'I can't/ don't deserve to relax.' RTT also helps them feel motivated to implement proper self-care by creating a belief that they are worth caring for. It targets the negative underlying beliefs that stem from a lack of love for oneself and feeling 'not enough' unless a person is always doing more. When a person has healthy thought patterns and beliefs about how well they can handle stress, implement healthy boundaries, and love themselves, they are naturally more able to cope with it. Ongoing support and check-ins will be available after the session(s).
0 Years Experience
Online in Hickory, NC (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Hickory, NC Statistics
Stress therapists in Hickory, NC average 16 years of experience and charge around $201 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (74%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (39%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$201
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
37%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 74% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 39% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 30% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 29% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 28% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 25% | Black / African American |