Therapy for Existential & Political Stress
If you feel overwhelmed, angry, hopeless, or constantly on edge in response to what’s happening in the world, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not overreacting. Political stress, existential dread, and collective uncertainty can take a real toll on your mental health.
I offer therapy for existential and political stress in Cleveland, Ohio, as well as online therapy across Ohio and Missouri. My approach makes space for grief, fear, anger, and exhaustion — without minimizing the very real impacts of political and societal harm.
Does This Sound Like You?
You might be struggling with existential or political stress if you:
Feel anxious, angry, or hopeless about the future
Are constantly doomscrolling or unable to disengage from the news
Feel grief or fear about the loss of rights, safety, or stability
Struggle to focus, rest, or feel present in daily life
Feel disconnected from people who don’t share your values
Wonder how to care for yourself while still caring deeply about the world
Therapy isn’t about telling you to “tune it out.” It’s about helping you stay grounded, connected, and resourced in a world that often feels overwhelming.
Navigating Existential & Political Stress in Therapy
Existential and political stress aren’t just internal experiences — they’re shaped by real systems, policies, and power dynamics. Therapy can help you process what’s happening without asking you to ignore reality or numb yourself.
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Existential stress often shows up as questions about meaning, safety, identity, and the future. Political stress can include fear, anger, grief, or exhaustion related to elections, policies, or ongoing injustice — especially for people whose rights or communities are directly impacted.
These stressors can affect sleep, mood, relationships, and your sense of hope. Therapy offers a space to process these experiences with honesty and care.
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In therapy, we focus on tools that help you stay engaged without burning out, including:
Nervous system regulation to reduce chronic stress and hypervigilance
Values-based coping to clarify what matters to you and how you want to respond
Boundaries with media and conversations that protect your energy
Meaning-making practices to support purpose without toxic positivity
Grounding strategies for moments of overwhelm or despair
The goal isn’t detachment — it’s sustainable engagement, emotional steadiness, and self-trust.
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I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Feminist Empowerment Therapy to support clients navigating existential and political stress. This approach acknowledges both your internal experience and the external realities shaping it.
Our work together may include:
Naming and validating emotions tied to political and societal harm
Exploring identity, values, and purpose in uncertain times
Developing coping strategies that don’t rely on avoidance or numbing
Finding ways to stay connected, hopeful, and grounded — without forcing optimism
I don’t believe in pretending things are fine. I believe in helping you feel steadier, clearer, and less alone while living in a complex world.
Therapy in Cleveland, Ohio & Online
I provide:
In-person therapy in Cleveland, Ohio
Online therapy for clients across Ohio and Missouri
If you’re looking for therapy for existential or political stress in Cleveland or online, we can explore whether working together feels supportive.
Related Reading & Free Tools
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by what’s happening in the world, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to process it all at once. These posts and free resources are here to support you in staying grounded, making meaning, and caring for yourself while living in uncertain and often painful times.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. When political events or policies affect your safety, identity, or well-being, they belong in the therapy room. Therapy can help you process these experiences in a grounded, supportive way.
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No. Therapy isn’t about minimizing your reactions. It’s about helping you manage the emotional impact so you can live, rest, and engage in ways that align with your values.
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Because these concerns are deeply human — and often deeply isolating. I care about offering a space where people can be honest about fear, anger, and grief without being told they’re too much or too sensitive.
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Yes. Therapy can’t fix systemic issues, but it can help you feel more grounded, connected, and empowered in how you respond to them.
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Absolutely. Online therapy can be especially helpful when stress is ongoing and energy is limited.
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Yes. I provide in-person therapy in Cleveland and online therapy throughout Ohio and Missouri.
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
Caring deeply in a painful world is not a weakness. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by existential or political stress, support is available.
Reach out to see if working together feels right.