Work stressors can include overwork, feeling unappreciated,  conflicts with supervisors or subordinates or inadequate compensation.  For treatment, contact experienced psychologist Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD, at Rockville Centre, New York, for an in person consult. Dr. LaBarbera also offers telehealth services from Rockville Centre and Union City, New Jersey. Help is only a click away at Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD, today, or book an appointment online to manage work stress.

What is work stress?

Managing work stress is vital for our well-being. Much has been written about how contemporary work can take a toll on our health since we work longer and harder. Having an authoritarian out of touch boss, or a subordinate who is disgruntled or litigous can be stressful.  Pay inequality, harrassment, or microaggressions can make a toxic environment. Work is nowaday a larger and larger part of life and particular dynamics are in place, as any therapist will likely learn over time.

What causes work stress?

Other typical causes of work stress include:

• Lack of preparatory job training
• Insufficient support or salary
• Stubborn or hyper-competitive colleagues
• Difficult clients
• Lack of career progression
• Personality clashes
• Physically unhealthy work environment
• Emotionally toxic environment 
• Feeling stuck
• Difficulties creating new career paths within a company 

The goal of therapy is to relieve stress, achieve a work-life balance, sidestep personality conflicts, and find means to advance career goals assertively.

What problems does work stress cause?

A person should seek help when work stress affects sleep, productivity, job security, health or job advancement, sense of work fulfillment, or ability to interact productively with coworkers.

Dr. LaBarbera can also address problems in relationships or family life created by job stress. Call Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD to make an appointment.

How can I reduce work stress?

Dr. LaBarbera can help you proactively manage work stress and improve productivity. He has worked extensively with government and military employees, small business owners, medical and legal professionals, students, and hospitality workers. 

In that case, Dr. LaBarbera has the means to evaluate your situation, make suggestions, and make changes to proceed more efficiently, effectively, and diplomatically in your work.

Dr. LaBarbera employs cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), assertiveness training, analysis of workplace interactions, relaxation training, and solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) to help you manage stress more effectively.

Call Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD, today or book an appointment online if the strains of your job reach unhealthy levels.