Stress Management Therapy
Ongoing stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable, or unable to fully relax. Therapy can help you understand what's contributing to your stress, develop healthier ways of coping, and feel more balanced and in control.
Does This Sound Like You?
Stress can affect your mood, energy, relationships, and ability to enjoy everyday life. You may recognize some of these experiences:
Feeling Overwhelemed
Even small tasks can feel like too much.
Constant Worry
Your mind feels busy and hard to switch off.
Trouble Relaxing
It’s difficult to slow down or unwind.
Irritability
You feel frustrated or easily bothered.
Mental & Physical Fatigue
You feel drained, exhausted, or burned out.
Work-LIfe Imbalance
There’s little time or energy left for yourself.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can help you understand what's driving your stress, develop healthier ways to respond, and create more balance in your everyday life.
Manage Overwhelm
Learn practical strategies to handle responsibilities without feeling constantly overloaded.
Build Coping Skills
Develop tools to manage stress and respond more effectively when challenges arise.
Create More Balance
Set healthier boundaries and make more room for rest, relationships, and yourself.
Prevent Burnout
Recognize warning signs and build habits that support your well-being over time.
Our Approach to Stress Management Therapy
At Positive Minds Therapy, we understand that stress looks different for everyone. Our approach focuses on understanding what’s contributing to your stress while developing practical strategies that fit your life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identify thought patterns that contribute to stress.
Mindfulness & Relaxation
Calm your mind and reduce stress.
Healthy Boundaries
Set healthier boundaries at work and home.
Personalized Care
Treatment tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Stress & Related Challenges
Ongoing stress can affect many areas of your life and often overlaps with other emotional and personal challenges. Understanding what's contributing to your stress can help us develop a more effective, personalized approach to treatment.
Why Choose Positive Minds Therapy?
Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials—it's about feeling understood, supported, and confident that you're receiving personalized care. At Positive Minds Therapy, we're committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment in a welcoming environment where lasting change is possible.
Carefully Matched Therapists
Find a therapist whose experience and approach fit your needs.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Therapy tailored to your goals, experiences, and needs.
In-Person & Virtual Therapy
Choose the flexibility of secure online sessions or meet with your therapist in our comfortable Patchogue office.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer daytime and evening appointments to help therapy fit into your busy schedule.
Meet Our Therapists
A Supportive Environment
We provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.
Evidence-Based Care
We use proven therapeutic approaches tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Meet Our Therapists
Finding the right therapist is one of the most important parts of the healing process. Our team provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs and goals. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, stress, or other life challenges, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence.
Explore a specialty below to learn more.
Justin Benson, LCSW-R
Founder & Clinical Director
Doris Minder, LMSW, CASAC-T
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Katherine Arita, LMSW
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Anxiety • Trauma • Life Transitions
• Emotional Regulation
Hugh O'Henry, LMSW
Licensed Therapist
Anxiety • Depression • Trauma
• Grief • Relationships
Natasha Cruz, LMSW
Licensed Therapist • Bilingual
Anxiety • Depression • ADHD
• Trauma • Relationships
Genna Somers, LCSW
Licensed Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Anxiety • OCD • Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I know if stress is becoming a problem?
Stress can become difficult to manage when it begins affecting your mood, sleep, relationships, concentration, or ability to enjoy everyday life.
2. Can therapy really help with stress?
Yes. Therapy can help you identify what's contributing to your stress, develop healthier coping strategies, set boundaries, and respond to challenges more effectively.
3. What's the difference between stress and anxiety?
Stress is often connected to specific pressures or situations, while anxiety can continue even when there isn't an obvious stressor. They can also overlap, and therapy can help you better understand what you're experiencing.
4. Can therapy help with burnout?
Yes. Therapy can help you recognize patterns contributing to burnout, establish healthier boundaries, manage responsibilities, and develop habits that support your well-being.
5. Can therapy help with work-related stress?
Yes. Therapy can help with workplace pressure, difficult boundaries, career concerns, interpersonal challenges, and maintaining a healthier balance between work and personal life.
6. Do I need to be overwhelmed to benefit from therapy?
No. Therapy can be helpful before stress becomes overwhelming and can give you tools for managing challenges more effectively.
7. How do I get started with stress management therapy?
Contact our office or complete our intake form. We'll learn more about what you're experiencing and help match you with a therapist based on your needs and availability.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Whether you're looking for help managing stress in Patchogue or online support anywhere in New York, our team is here to help you regain balance and develop healthier ways to cope.
Have questions? Contact our office and we'll help you find the therapist that's right for you.