Chronic Stress Therapy
Sustained Relief
Managing Chronic Stress for Long-Term Well-Being
Chronic stress can feel like a constant weight, affecting not only your mood and focus but also your physical health, relationships, and overall quality of life. Unlike short-term stress, which can sometimes motivate action, chronic stress lingers and gradually erodes your energy, resilience, and sense of control. It may arise from high-pressure work environments, ongoing family or caregiving responsibilities, financial challenges, or life transitions that feel overwhelming. Over time, this persistent stress can manifest as fatigue, irritability, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, and even physical symptoms like headaches or digestive issues.
At Minisink Psychology, we understand how exhausting and isolating chronic stress can feel. Our compassionate, evidence-based counseling provides a safe space to explore these pressures, develop practical coping strategies, and restore balance. With the right support, clients can regain focus, strengthen resilience, and create sustainable habits that protect both mental and physical well-being, helping them approach life’s challenges with renewed clarity and confidence.
Approaches to Managing Chronic Stress
Therapy provides a safe space to explore stressors and develop tools for managing them effectively. Evidence-based approaches at Minisink Psychology include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce tension, and emotional regulation skills to respond calmly to challenges. We also help clients set boundaries, prioritize responsibilities, and create routines that protect mental health and prevent future stress buildup.
Understanding Chronic Stress
Chronic stress develops when the pressures of work, family, personal responsibilities, or life transitions accumulate without adequate recovery. Over time, it can contribute to:
Emotional exhaustion and mood swings
Physical symptoms such as headaches, digestive issues, or high blood pressure
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
Relationship strain and social withdrawal
Feelings of being overwhelmed or “stuck”
Recognizing the patterns of chronic stress is essential for developing strategies that restore balance and prevent further strain on your health and well-being.
Serving Clients Across Bergen County, NJ and Beyond
We work with adults, teens, and families — in person and online. Whether you live in Ridgewood, Hackensack, Teaneck, Paramus, or nearby, our practice is here to help you take that first step.
Approaches to Managing Chronic Stress
Therapy provides a safe space to explore stressors and develop tools for managing them effectively. Evidence-based approaches at Minisink Psychology include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and reframe negative thought patterns, mindfulness and relaxation techniques to reduce tension, and emotional regulation skills to respond calmly to challenges. We also help clients set boundaries, prioritize responsibilities, and create routines that protect mental health and prevent future stress buildup.
Lasting Improvements in Anxiety, Depression, Moods, and Functioning
Work with your brain’s natural ability to heal and adapt
Neuroplasticity is your brain’s ability to form new connections, break old patterns, and adapt over time. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, constant worries, anger, or emotion dysregulation, neuroplasticity is the engine behind lasting change.
Regulate thoughts and emotions
Modify our thoughts to be more in line with reality
Rewire emotional responses to memories
At Minisink Psychology & Psychotherapy, we provide professional and empathic evidence-based psychotherapy to help you navigate life’s challenges and strengthen your inner resilience.
Meet Our Therapists
Suzannah Espinosa, PhD
