Stress Relief

THE GOOD AND THE BAD OF STRESS

Just being alive means that you experience stress. You need moderate levels of stress to stay alert, perform well, and be motivated. When you are in control stress can transform into positive energy. Out of control stress can damage your health and well-being.

ARE YOU STRESSED OUT?

Some signs that you’re stressed out include:

Depression or anxiety.
Anger, irritability, or restlessness.
Feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated, or unfocused.
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much.
Racing thoughts or constant worry.
Problems with your memory or concentration.
Making bad decisions.

Excessive stress is commonly called the fight-flight-freeze response.

Stress is a reaction to things happening in your life. It is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. Stress is part of the human condition. Our ancestors experienced stress when they came face to face with a saber-toothed tiger. Their bodies produced the same physiological reaction we might experience when we are stuck in traffic or late to work.

THE FOUR F’S – UNPRODUCTIVE REACTIONS TO STRESS

Fretting: Worrying a problem to death.
Fuming: Getting angry.
Flailing: Spinning your wheels.
Freaking out: Losing it completely.

I provide a unique customized approach to help you manage stress and feel better. You can regain control of your life and improve your health once you learn to control stress.

Using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques, Hypnosis, Neuro-Linguistic Programing (NLP) techniques, and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), I will help you take charge of your stressors and stay in control for the rest of your life.

Not all stressors are within your control but some are. You can learn to take control over the parts of your life you can change and to think and react differently to the parts of your life you’re unable to change.

Here’s what people are saying:

“It was my doctor that told me I needed to get professional help because of how much stress I was experiencing. I am so grateful I did. What I learned from working with Dr. Ritchie has probably saved my life. I am so much calmer now and my blood pressure is under control. I feel great.”
~Donna W. March 2017

Using a unique combination of techniques, I work with both the conscious and unconscious mind to help you make changes to your thinking, emotions, behaviors and reactions.

What is stressful to you is unique and personal. The same event can cause two different reactions. It’s how you perceive and think about experiences in your life that determine the stress level you experience.

I’ll work with you to identify and respond differently to your own personal stressors. You’ll come to understand not only how stress works but also how to make it work for you. You will create new ways of acting and reacting to situations.

GET HELP NOW!

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WHY MANAGING STRESS IS IMPORTANT

Excessive stress affects all systems of the body and chronic stress can have serious effects on your body.

Emotional stress is a major contributing factor to the six leading causes of death in the United States: cancer, coronary heart disease, accidental injuries, respiratory disorders, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide.

Here’s what people are saying:

“I used to get so stressed just driving to work. Now, I actually arrive at work feeling relaxed and calm.”

~Lee C. March 2019

“I was stressed all of the time. Linda helped me see why I felt this way and taught me what to do to feel better. I rarely feel stressed these days.”

~Owen S. May 2020

GET THE RESULTS YOU WANT

Our sessions are going to be different from anything you’ve done before. I use an integrated approach to work with both your conscious and unconscious mind to release negative feelings and integrate new skills and strategies. I use hypnotic techniques combined with cognitive behavioral techniques (CBT), neuro-linguistics programing techniques (NLP), and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to help you take back control of your life.