Stress Management Therapy in Columbus Ohio

In healthy doses, stress can be a good thing. Moderate stress can propel us to set goals and work harder. On the other hand, if our stress exceeds our ability to cope, it can rob us of health, happiness, and pleasure.

During these ‘unprecedented times’ children are home due to school closings, unemployment is skyrocketing, and political unrest is unavoidable as we watch TV or scroll through social media… the days seem very long and the end seems to be no where in sight. Some relationships are hanging on by a thread.

Recent statistics show that job related stressors can actually place some people at as great a risk for heart disease as that of cigarette smokers and those with high serum cholesterol. Stress in the work-place contributes to low morale, increased use of sick or mental health days, and reduced job performance.

In healthy doses, stress can be a good thing. Moderate stress can propel us to set goals and work harder. On the other hand, if our stress exceeds our ability to cope, it can rob us of health, happiness, and pleasure.

During these ‘unprecedented times’ children are home due to school closings, unemployment is skyrocketing, and political unrest is unavoidable as we watch TV or scroll through social media… the days seem very long and the end seems to be no where in sight. Some relationships are hanging on by a thread.

Recent statistics show that job related stressors can actually place some people at as great a risk for heart disease as that of cigarette smokers and those with high serum cholesterol. Stress in the work-place contributes to low morale, increased use of sick or mental health days, and reduced job performance.

How stress is manifested

Physical Signs

Physical signs of stress include:

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Mental effects of stress

Emotional Signs

Emotional signs of stress include:

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Getting help to manage stress

Next Steps

The professionally trained counselors at Directions Counseling & Coaching understand the pressures faced during these unprecedented times.  Call today to schedule your first appointment and discover hope.

Clinical Team

Find a Stress Management Therapist or Coach in Columbus Ohio

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Angela Vinokur

LPCC
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Anita Ritchey

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Catherine Swope

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Jacie Okojie

LPC
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Joel Wharton

Pastoral Care
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Josiah Nordquist

LPC
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Kristina Wilson

LPC
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Leslie Hansen

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Morgan Kumler

LPCC-S
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Peter Juskalian

MSEd, LPCC
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Sanda Gibson

PhD, LPCC-S
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Susan Bourquard

DMin, LPCC, CAMS
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Tricia Maynard

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Twyla Stanifer

LPC, ACC
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Tyler Leonhart

LISW-S, LICDC

Testimonials

What Our Counseling & Coaching Clients Say...

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I’ve gone through several counselors and was about ready to give up when a friend referred me to one of the counselors here. My life has truly changed as a result of the help I received. Don’t give up…not all counseling is the same. I just wish I would have called them years ago. The investment I made in myself was well worth every penny.
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I met with Brian off and on for about 8 years. Great experience and he helped me develop the mental, emotional and spiritual tools I needed to succeed in life. He also helped me see my relationship with others from a very different perspective. Great experience and he’s been a great counselor through the years.
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