Stress Management
STRESS MANAGEMENT COUNSELING IN DENVER
Stress is defined by our body and mind’s response to any demand. We often think of stress as a bad thing or something we want to rid ourselves of. However, stress or eustress, can be a positive reaction meant to induce motivation, confidence, improved performance, and help you accomplish your goals. When life’s demands outweigh our resources (perceived or otherwise real), negative stress or distress, can tend to have a negative effect on us. When we experience prolonged distress, many adverse mental and physical effects ensue, including: Problems with sleep, difficulty with concentration, low frustration tolerance, anger, anxiety, and depression. Additionally, prolonged distress can generate a number of physical vulnerabilities, exacerbating or making one susceptible to chronic disease and chronic pain. Because of these pervasive effects, experiencing prolonged distress, tends to worsen our ability for problem-solving, decision-making, and emotional regulation over time, and tends to compromise our sleep, challenge our relationships, and reduce our performance at work.
At Gorog Health, I take a functional, adaptive approach to stress as a stress management therapist. In other words, from a psychophysiology perspective, I believe that you can learn how to manage your stress by letting your stress response work for you instead of against you.
Many studies have revealed that a stronger physical stress response predicts better long-term recovery from a traumatic event, and hormones like cortisol and adrenaline are part of what scientists call the stress response, a set of biological changes that helps you cope with stressful situations.
Stress Management Counseling
I do stress management in three key ways:
Biofeedback: First, I use biofeedback to enhance your body’s stress response. Heart rate variability is a biological measure of resiliency to stress and by using unique biofeedback equipment and software, I measure your heart rate and determine your heart rate variability over the course of 3 sessions. From there, I provide you with training strategies that effectively help your body reduce the negative impact of stress and help you become more resilient over time. Essentially, giving you the tools you need to calm your nervous system and regulate yourself.
2. Education and reduce resistance: Second, I help you think differently about yourself and your demands causing unwanted stress. By changing how you think about your stress, we are then able to access to your mental and physical resources to equip you for the demands you are dealing with in life.
3. Increase coping responses: Third, I provide you with a set of mindfulness-based skills that help you make sense of your body and mind’s stress response so that you can make more adaptive decisions that lend to reduced stress over time.
The grandfather of stress, Hans Selye, once said, “There is always stress, so the only point is to make sure that it is useful to yourself and useful to others.” Thus, rather than being afraid of your stress, my goal is to help you reduce the negative effects of stress by teaching you how to harness it to support your overall resilience.
If you are interested in seeking Dr. Gorog for stress therapy, stress management skills, or dealing with unprocessed stress/stress in your body – please reach out to Dr. Gorog who specializes in stress management to learn more about how we can help.
What our Client's Say
Adam and Cam Wells2024-05-30We recently had the pleasure of having sessions for our child with Dr. Gorog for help with anxiety and behavioral development, and I couldn't be more pleased with the results. Dr. Gorog is truly exceptional in her approach, skillfully addressing both the psychological and somatic aspects of anxiety. Her comprehensive method ensures that every facet of one's well-being is considered, not just the mental or emotional symptoms. From the very first session, Dr. Gorog made my kiddo feel understood and at ease. She has a remarkable ability to identify the physical and somatic manifestations of anxiety and provides practical strategies to alleviate these symptoms. Her holistic approach has helped ALL of us gain a deeper understanding of how the body and mind are interconnected, which has been incredibly empowering. Dr. Gorog's expertise in treating anxiety is evident in the personalized care she offers. She tailors her sessions to the patient's unique needs, and ensures that our child always feel supported and heard. With her guidance, our child has learned effective techniques to manage anxiety, and we as the parents have learned a great deal more about how to support their journey. I highly recommend Dr. Gorog to anyone struggling with anxiety, especially if you're looking for a provider who addresses both the mental and somatic dimensions of this condition. Her compassionate care and comprehensive treatment approach have made a significant difference in our family and our kiddo.
Linden Brooks2024-03-20Dr.Gorog is the best therapist I've ever seen. After struggling with my mental health for years and trying multiple therapist and approaches I was losing hope....until I walked into Dr.Gorogs office. She creates an environment of safety allowing you to be truly vulnerable, for me I was able to go deeper then ever before. This environment and trust allows her to guide patients in restructuring the meaning assigned to external factors and exploring how past events and traumas have wired our brains, which for me was a large cause of my mental distress. She helped me reframe my anxiety and view it in a positive light, an emotion/stimulus I no longer fight but embrace and explore with curiosity. Through our time, I've done some exploration of my mental health outside of traditional practices, she was supportive, encouraging, and provided valuable advice on how to approach a new therapy modality, which was solely effective because of the work we had previously done. Furthermore, she was important in the integration of the experience and holding me accountable to the discoveries. I would recommend Dr.Gorog to any and everyone whose looking to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their emotions, overcome and cope with deep trauma, navigate a large life event, or simply improve your life to lessen your symptoms and be more fulfilled.
Gabe Casher2023-08-10As a fellow therapist, I highly recommend Dr. Gorog for psychotherapy services. She has a warm and down-to-earth presence, and uses an evidence-based, no nonsense approach with her clients. She is direct and gentle at the same time, which leads to great outcomes for clients. With Dr. Gorog, you are in good hands!
Efrain Lemus2022-04-12Best psychotherapy in Denver, I was having hard problems with anxiety and she gave me the tools to fight the anxiety and keep it controlled. Dr. Lauren I’ll definitely come back to you in the future when I feel the anxiety is getting out of control again.
Terrel Davis2021-07-07Dr. Gorog is a well-qualified and compassionate therapist, who provides a safe environment for self-growth and healing. Without hesitation, I recommend her highly to friends and family.
Amber “Amber B Shells”2020-12-19My experience with Dr. Gorog was extremely insightful. I have learned skills and knowledge that cause me to feel calmer, more secure in myself and gave me a deeper understanding to myself on a deeper level. I tend to be a sensitive person due to trauma and with my session with Dr. Gorog I gained a higher level of consciousness and was able to see how things effect my nervous system and heart rate. My session gave me the understanding of how things that appear as normal daily occurrence like my phone ringing effected my physiological make up and took me out of the present moment. Amber B. Shells
Marc Allan (Marc_Allen)2020-02-15I have made great progress with my anxiety and depression with Dr. Gorog’s help. Dr. Gorog is passionate about helping others and is one of the most compassionate people I’ve met. She has helped me look at life and myself in thoughtful and positive ways. I highly recommend Dr. Gorog.
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