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Stress Management

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The Stress of Life

Stress has become an increasingly common part of daily life. Stress itself can be either positive or negative. It can motivate us to try harder, it can focus our attention and energy and it can help us to accomplish our goals. On the other hand, it can decrease our health and increase feelings of being overwhelmed and inadequate. We live in a society that bombards us with demands for our attention, energy, and resources. We no longer have the safe havens that once allowed us to rejuvenate and refresh ourselves because work, social media and constant connection have found their ways into our homes.

We All Face Challenges

Just like adults, children experience a variety of difficulties and stressors. One main difference is that children find it more difficult to determine if they are the cause of the stressors they are experiencing. They are much more likely to blame themselves. They also have fewer tools for both managing and expressing their emotions. Because of this an experience of distress is often expressed through

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The Growth of a Child

Nothing has a greater impact on our well-being than our families. For many of us it is easier to struggle ourselves than to see our children struggle and we live in an increasingly complex and challenging world for our children. Our children have many more pressures, expectations and opportunities than most of us had as children. There is more time spent isolated socially while engaging virtually with others. There is reduced oversight of our children as trends toward two working parents continue to expand. Children and teens are exposed to information and choices that many of us didn’t face until adulthood. All of these factors combine to place greater stress on the family.

Areas of Expertise

  • Learning to Manage Intensive Conflict
  • Healing from Infidelity
  • Overcoming Codependency
  • Premarital Assessment and Counseling
  • Maintaining Intimacy Over Time
  • Transition to Parenting
  • Transitioning to and “Empty Nest”
  • Discernment Counseling (Support for Couples On the Brink with Mixed Agendas about a Divorce Decision)
  • Conscious Uncoupling (Strategies for an Amicable Divorce and Healthy Co-parenting)
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Covid-19 Pandemic

The pandemic accelerated a trend that was already taxing our ability to disconnect from the pressures, demands and distractions of life. By forcing many people to work from home and reducing access to outside activities the stress load was increased. It also enhanced feelings of uncertainty about the future, unpredictability in our lives is highly stressful for many people. There was also a loss of socialization as many people stopped meeting face to face with others.

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Locations We Serve

Sugar Land

League City

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    I have experienced incredible growth with the help of my counselor here. Best counseling I have ever had!
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  • E. Morgan
    I've seen a dramatic change in my life since beginning my treatment at Integrated Counseling, and I will be forever grateful for my time there.
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  • Gustavo Rivero
    I cannot express how much help Brent Crane has been and how much he has impacted my life. He is extremely friendly, compassionate, caring, and professional. He is extremely knowledgeable and verse in therapy. His team is caring and very helpful. I would always recommended him and his team.
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  • Adam Clark
    I have been seeing Brent Crane for more than a year now. He is compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. His insights and maturity of thought have helped me to make changes in my life to be a better person, husband and father. He is a versatile therapist and well versed in a variety of approaches. I highly recommend Brent and his team to anyone seeking a new perspective or the direction needed to live at a higher level than before.
    Adam Clark
  • Chris Fowles
    I have worked with and known Brent for some time. I am confident in his integrity and professionalism, providing quality care for those seeking help.
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  • Julie Ung
    Chris is highly recommended for anyone struggling with addiction, anxiety, or depression. I have worked and collaborated closely with Chris professionally and highly recommend him if you are in search of a counselor.
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