Helping People Navigate Changes In Life

Elisabeth Caetano, M.A., M.F.T. (619) 687-9013


 
 
 
Take a Stress Quiz!
Top Stressful Situations (Please check all that apply)

Getting married or recent marriage

 

Difficulties at work

Pregnancy or the birth of a child

 

School/continuing education

Death/serious illness

 

Career/job change

Marital problems/divorce

 

Parent/child difficulties

Caring for an elderly parent

 

Financial difficulties

Recent move

 

Adoption issues

If you checked one or more then you may have too much stress in your life

Common Signs of Stress (Please check all that apply)

Physical Symptoms of Stress Emotional Symptoms Behavioral Symptoms

Tight neck & shoulders

Depression

Overeating

Pounding heart

Anger

Increase smoking

Chest pain

Irritability

Change in sleeping habits

Headaches

Low self-esteem

Isolate from others

High Blood Pressure

Apathy

Forgetfulness

Fatigue

Impatience

Negative self talk

Rapid breathing

Anxiety

Alcohol/drug use

If you have 1-3 of the above common signs of stress, you may be slightly stressed.

3-5 symptoms and you may be moderately stressed.

5 and up, you may be severely stressed which could be affecting your physical and emotional health!

Many people experience one or more of these issues throughout their lifetime. You are not alone!

I can help you with short-term and long-term solutions!

Did you know that an upset stomach, a “ragged” feeling, constant fatigue, tight neck, muscles and shoulders, depression and headaches are just a few of the common stress symptoms that many people experience.

No matter what symptoms you experience stress can be hazardous to your health! Studies have linked stress with conditions such as heart attacks, ulcers and cancer. Do you know what to do to manage stress? Even if you answer yes to this question, there is a big difference between knowing what to do and doing it! I offer short-term and long-term counseling on an individual basis to give you skills that you can put into immediate practice!