Work Stress Therapy

in Walnut Creek, CA

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Therapy for professionals and high achievers navigating burnout, work-related anxiety, or career stress.

You used to be able to handle it. The long hours, the pressure to keep up, the constant pings and shifting priorities. It was just part of the job. But lately, it's been harder to bounce back. You’re feeling stuck at work, waking up anxious, and starting the day tense. You’re questioning how long you can keep this up.

Workplace anxiety, career stress, or navigating toxic work environments can wear you down over time. You’re still getting things done, but it’s coming at a cost to your sleep, your energy, and your overall well-being.

If you're dealing with job burnout, work-life balance struggles, or just feel like you're in survival mode, therapy can help.

I’m Emily Kitts, and I offer Work Stress Therapy in Walnut Creek, California. I provide a space to pause, reset, and figure out what’s next. This isn’t about quitting your job or pretending things are okay, but finally giving yourself room to breathe. Together, we’ll work toward effective stress management, reconnect with what matters, and help life feel more manageable both at work and at home. 

What Work Stress Therapy Can Help With

Work Stress Therapy in Walnut Creek, California, is designed to help you make sense of the emotional and physical toll stress can take, especially when it builds gradually or starts to show up in unexpected ways.

Here are some of the most common challenges therapy can help address:

Common Symptoms of Work Stress

  • Difficulty setting boundaries or fully disconnecting from work

  • Trouble sleeping due to racing thoughts, overthinking, or even work nightmares

  • Navigating toxic work environments or high-pressure leadership roles

  • Struggling with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or people-pleasing

  • Anxiety around layoffs, job transitions, or uncertainty about your future

  • Feeling irritable or drained, with stress spilling into your relationships

  • Ongoing work-life balance issues that leave little energy for friends or family

How Work Stress Therapy Supports You

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a place to start. Work Stress Therapy in Walnut Creek with me provides a calm environment to pause, reflect, and feel fully seen, without pressure or judgment.

We’ll begin by identifying the patterns, habits, and work-related stressors that have been affecting you. Is it perfectionism? People-pleasing? A fear of not being good enough? Or just too many demands and not enough time to recover?

From there, we’ll work together to:

  • Understand the root of your workplace anxiety and how it impacts your daily life

  • Build tools for effective stress management, and not just temporary relief

  • Shift thought patterns that keep you stuck in fear, guilt, or self-doubt

  • Get burnout support with clarity, structure, and compassion

  • Learn to say no without guilt or second-guessing yourself

  • Talk through difficult decisions, boundaries, and workplace relationships

  • Reconnect with your strengths, values, and long-term goals

What Working Together Looks Like

When we work together, you’ll have consistent, supportive care that’s focused entirely on you. Whether you're facing career stress, job burnout, or drowning in deadlines, we’ll take it one step at a time and at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach blends warmth, honesty, and practical strategies. I’ve experienced the pressure of high-stress environments firsthand, and I bring that understanding into every session.

You don’t have to wait for things to get worse. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or not quite like yourself, therapy can be a helpful first step.

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Ready to Manage Work Stress?

At Emily Kitts Therapy, I offer more than just short-term coping strategies. This is a chance to unpack the stress, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with who you are outside of the pressure.

With in-person sessions in Walnut Creek and virtual therapy available throughout California, support is both accessible and tailored to your needs. I can help you work toward achieving a work-life balance or improving your overall workplace mental health. 

Contact me to book a free 15-minute consultation for Work Stress Therapy in Walnut Creek.

Frequently Asked Questions About Work Stress Therapy

  • Absolutely. Work stress doesn’t just disappear when the workday ends. It can show up in your sleep, your relationships, and your sense of self. Therapy helps you understand the patterns behind your stress, like workplace anxiety or perfectionism, and gives you tools to respond differently to improve your quality of life at work.

  • It’s true that many jobs come with some level of stress. But if it’s wearing you down, taking a toll on your mood or your ability to function, that’s a sign it’s more than just “normal.” If your work is affecting your mental health, it’s okay and important to get support.

  • Definitely. Work Stress Therapy in Walnut Creek isn’t about walking away from your job. It’s about helping you feel better. You might be planning to stay long-term, explore new opportunities, or simply get through the week. Whatever your path looks like, therapy can help you manage occupational stress, set boundaries, and move forward with confidence. 

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Ready to Book A Free Consultation?

At Emily Kitts Therapy in Walnut Creek, I offer one-on-one counseling that helps you move through anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges with clarity and support. I also offer virtual therapy across California.