How Online Therapy Can Support You During The Holiday Season
The holiday season can be a beautiful time of year, spent slowing down with friends and family. The season also may come with a unique set of challenges and stressors due to the scheduled events and holiday gatherings.
You may be traveling to see family or friends, even if just across town. Or hosting loved ones at your home. Regardless of what you have planned, this time of year can be both wonderful and also increase the experience of stress or anxiety for a variety of reasons.
Common Stressors During the Holiday Season
As we approach the time of year with more family gatherings and holiday celebrations, stress levels may see a jump. This could be due to additional social commitments both at work and in your personal life. Additionally, you might have travel plans that require a lot of planning, money, and emotional energy.
As a result, you may feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or even some level of depression. For some, time with family can also feel difficult. It may reveal painful family dynamics and patterns or kick up past issues we thought were resolved.
STRESSORS THAT CLIENTS OFTEN REPORT THIS TIME OF YEAR INCLUDE:
Anticipatory anxiety related to upcoming events or interactions
Conflict or strained relationships with family members
Struggles with setting or maintaining boundaries
Grief following the loss of a loved one who would normally be with you during seasonal festivities
Minimal downtime between gatherings (especially challenging for Highly Sensitive People!)
4 Ways Online Therapy Can Support You Ahead of the Holidays*
Gaining coping tools for managing anxiety (or anticipatory anxiety) about upcoming travel or gatherings
Having a safe space to land in the midst of a time that can feel incredibly lonely
Learning strategies for managing stress or depression that may be elevated during the season
Reflecting on grief —for those who will have gatherings without loved ones
*Bonus: If you’re traveling within the state of California, you can continue working with your therapist with online therapy even when you’re away from home
How We Support Our Clients During the Holiday Season With Online Therapy
While some clients may feel empowered to take on the holiday season, our psychotherapists here at Highland Park know that each individual may need support. Support that is tailored to their current treatment goals as well as the nuanced situations that come with the holidays. We know that some clients may be best served by additional layers of support during the holidays, by way of online therapy. Online therapy is only available to California residents who are remaining in the state during their travel for the holidays.
Start Your Healing Journey Today With Online Therapy in California
Ready to take the next step toward your healing goals and have extra support ahead of the holiday season? At Highland Park Therapy we’d be happy to give you extra support during this season. Schedule a free phone consultation to learn more about our practice and how our team may be able to support you along the way. Our team of holistic therapists is here to support all residents of California—online (or in person if you’re local to the Los Angeles area). Begin your journey to healing soon.
Other Services Offered At Highland Park Holistic Psychotherapy
Our team of holistic LA therapists is here to support you on your unique healing journey. We provide a wide range of mental health services — both through online therapy statewide in California as well as in-person at our Los Angeles, CA office. Other services we offer include depression treatment, teen therapy, grief counseling, eating disorders, stress management therapy, and LGBTQ+ therapy. We would be honored to support you during the holiday season. You can also read more by visiting our blog, FAQ, about us, or groups page.
