Stress therapists in Southern Pines, North Carolina NC
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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 Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Stress
Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness
Psychologist, PhD, JD
Not all therapists provide evidence-based therapies, and not all therapists who claim to provide CBT are specially trained in this approach. The Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness team consists of doctoral-level clinicians who are highly trained experts in cognitive behavioral therapies.
We are also trained in tailoring your treatment to your individual needs, so you can be sure you are receiving highly individualized care while also benefiting from the techniques that are proven to work.
5 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
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Bamboo Center for Grief, Growth, & Well-being
Psychologist, PsyD
LIVE WITH MORE EASE, FOCUS, AND FULFILLMENT
Change, even positive change, can be stressful and difficult. That’s why we take an integrative, holistic, and companioning approach in life transitions therapy. Companioning consists of walking with clients, rather than “treating” them as if there is something pathological happening. As we move through the therapeutic process, you will be able to identify your strengths, acknowledge your incredible resilience, and learn skills to reduce your sense of stress and tension. This often leads to increased self-confidence, a sense of peace, and greater ease – all of which will help you move forward with optimism and courage.
9 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina
Stress
Congruence Counseling Group
Counselor/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, M.Ed. LCMHC, LMFT
Congruence Counseling Group can help individuals better understand and manage stress by identifying triggers and developing healthy coping strategies. Clients learn practical tools for relaxation, emotional regulation, and problem-solving, helping them feel more balanced, resilient, and better equipped to handle daily challenges.
20 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina
Stress
Soul Journey Coaching & Wellness
Counselor/Therapist, Board Certified Holistic Functional Medicine Psychoneuroimmunology Practitioner
Soul Journey Coaching works with Stress from the perspective of where it stems from most.We create Preventative Stress Techniques such as noticing when and which feelings induces tress most often. We also work together to create strategies to handle stressful challenges as they are presented in the moment.
26 Years Experience
Online in Southern Pines, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Southern Pines, North Carolina Statistics
Stress therapists in Southern Pines, North Carolina average 16 years of experience and charge around $200 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
$200
Accept insurance
43%
Offer sliding scale
38%
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) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Senior |
| 38% | Teen |
| 19% | Children |
Client Focus
| 57% | Women |
| 40% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 28% | Military / Veterans |
| 26% | Black / African American |