Couples Counseling, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Mindful Eating & Nutritional Psychology, & Psychotherapy

Stress Reduction

Call 510-594-8224

It is possible to become your own friend, to become kinder to yourself and more welcoming of all of your experience, including difficulty.

I specialize in stress reduction and have helped many people move from feeling stressed to more relaxed and aware.

During stress, the heart rate goes up, breathing becomes shallow, and the body tenses. You my feel overwhelmed, sad, angry, worried, or numb. You don't sleep well. You just don't have enough time to do everything. It becomes harder to make decisions.

Talking to someone supportive helps you see that you have choices and can find solutions.

Focusing on one thing at a time helps you to feel more calm. Meditation has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and increase well-being for some individuals. Many people think that during meditation, they need to stop thinking. It is not necessary or possible to stop thinking, though the mind may sometimes become more clear and more spacious.

Stress is inevitable in our busy lives. Stress can lead to:
    •    insomnia
    •    tension
    •    feeling constantly rushed
    •    decreased communication
    •    school problems
    •    irritability and moodiness
    •    pain
    •    resentment

Supportive psychotherapy that skillfully gives you tools to cope with stress can bring you:
    •    relaxation
    •    vitality
    •    focus
    •    self-awareness
    •    better boundaries
    •    caring relationships

Call 510-594-8224 for counseling, or click for stress reduction class.

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