Therapy Services in New York & New Jersey
Therapy for Stress
and Anxiety
Address stress and anxiety with a psychologist
Relax Again
Chronic stress & anxiety can be mentally and physically debilitating as it affects one’s ability to focus, be present in the moment, and allow one’s brain to relax and recharge. Therapy for stress and anxiety with an experienced therapist can help you do this.
Improve mood and reduce stress
Gain tools to regulate emotions
Explore the roots of your stress & anxiety
Recharge & Rejuvinate
Our brains are extremely active now more than ever with modern work schedules and lack of work-life balance. Stress and anxiety result in the hormone cortisol to flood the brain. This prevents oneโs ability to relax and has negative effects on sleep, which can spiral into many other impacts on our functioning.
Leaving Stress & Anxiety Unaddressed Can Result In:
- Inability to focus at work or school
- Difficulty engaging in relationships
- Physical health complaints
- Excessive worry and avoidance
Don’t wait. Schedule Your Consultation Today
Virtual Mental Health Therapy Tailored For Your Comfort
Contact us to start therapy conducted through technological means for your convenience.
Video Call Therapy
Online therapy conducted via Zoom. Video meetings allow you to see your therapist from the comfort of your preferred location.
Phone Call Therapy
Full service therapy conducted via a phone call. Have full conversation with your therapist without the need to be seen.
Concierge Therapy
Personal appointments can be tailored to special locations through a prior approved agreement with Dr. Avena.
Insurance Accepted for Your Convenience
Getting Ready For Change
After your scheduled consultation has been completed, you will be emailed onboarding documents needed for officially starting therapy. Completing these documents with accurate information is the first step to getting ready for change.
Some people feel more nervous about scheduling a consultation than others. In order to feel more confident, there are things you can do to get your mind psychologically prepped for your consultation. Whether or not you come to the consultation with prepped notes, your therapist will ask you questions to ascertain your goals for therapy. If you would like a tool to bring for more consultation confidence, consider bringing notes on the bullet points below.
In order to prepare for this consultation, here are a few things you can do (this is optional):
- Ask yourself why you are seeking therapy. Write some bullet points down, about 2 to 4, to be briefly discussed during your consultation.
- Name about 2 to 4 feelings you are struggling with.
- Write 2 to 4 things you are wanting to accomplish from therapy.