Stress therapists in Corpus Christi, TX
Browse Stress therapists in Corpus Christi, Texas. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Monica S. Scarborough, CCHt.
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist CCHt, C.L.C, C.S.C., ORDM, Author
We teach you to cope with stress and heal from past traumas. Whether you have experienced abuse, violence, grief, or any other traumatic event, we can help you overcome the negative effects and reclaim your life. Hypnotherapy is a safe and effective method that uses the power of your subconscious mind to create positive changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By accessing your inner resources, you can heal from the root cause of your problems and achieve lasting results.
4 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Dr. Kimberlyann Marsden
Psychologist
Stress can become overwhelming and lead to physical and mental health issues when it builds up over time. I teach clients cognitive and mindfulness based stress reduction techniques that help the body to regulate the nervous system and restore balance in both mind and body
26 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Karambir Khalsa | Khalsa Psychology PLLC
Psychologist, (AZ PSY-005603), Non-Licensed Clinician (CO NLC.0107000)
My focus is not on solving the problems that causes the stress, but on helping you to find a calmer, more peaceful state of mind from which to address the stressor(s). I use Mindfulness as a way of shifting the brain's focus out of the Pre-frontal Cortex (which is where the worry associated with stress is processed) into the Sensory Cortex to promote a calm, regulated state of being. Practicing Mindfulness on a regular basis integrates this as habitual behavior (i.e., automating the shift from the stressful state to a calm state).
3 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX
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 Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Amber McKinney-Morgan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, LICSW
Chronic stress can impact your body, mind, and overall quality of life. I work with clients to identify stressors, build effective coping strategies, and regulate the nervous system. Together, we create sustainable ways to manage stress so you can feel more balanced and in control.
8 Years Experience
Online in Corpus Christi, TX (Online Only)
Stress therapists in Corpus Christi, TX Statistics
Stress therapists in Corpus Christi, TX average 15 years of experience and charge around $189 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (77%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (42%), and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$189
Accept insurance
48%
Offer sliding scale
33%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
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| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 77% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 42% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 29% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 28% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 27% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 41% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Women |
| 38% | Men |
| 36% | LGBTQ+ |
| 24% | Black / African American |
| 24% | Military / Veterans |