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Stress Management in Pleasant Grove, Utah
Clinical support for chronic stress and burnout, helping you down-regulate an overloaded nervous system and rebuild capacity. Available in-person and via telehealth.
In-Network with SelectHealth, PEHP, EMI Health, & Most Major Utah Carriers | Private Pay Available
What Is Chronic Stress?
Stress is the body's natural response to pressure. When it becomes chronic, the stress response stays switched on, which can lead to exhaustion, irritability, poor sleep, headaches and a higher risk of anxiety, depression and physical illness.
Types of Chronic Stress
- Acute Stress: Short term stress from an immediate challenge or deadline.
- Episodic Acute Stress: Frequent, repeated stress from a demanding lifestyle.
- Chronic Stress: Long term pressure from ongoing work, financial or relationship problems.
- Burnout: Emotional and physical exhaustion from prolonged stress, often tied to work or caregiving.
Chronic Stress Is a Health Issue, Not a Badge of Honor
Short bursts of stress are normal. Chronic stress is different: the body's alarm system never fully switches off, and over time it wears down sleep, mood, immunity, relationships, and the ability to think clearly. Left alone, it often develops into anxiety, depression, or burnout.
Care at Atium Health
- In-person clinic at 1398 W State Rd, Suite 204, Pleasant Grove, UT
- Secure statewide telehealth anywhere in Utah
- Practical, skills-based care you can use between sessions
Signs Your Stress Has Become Chronic
Physical Signs
- Constant muscle tension, headaches, or jaw clenching
- Poor sleep, low energy, and getting sick more often
- Digestive issues and changes in appetite
Mental & Emotional Signs
- Feeling overwhelmed by tasks that used to be manageable
- Irritability, short fuse, and emotional exhaustion
- Difficulty concentrating, deciding, or switching off at night
Behavioral Signs
- Withdrawing from people or activities you used to enjoy
- Relying on caffeine, alcohol, food, or screens to cope
- Running on empty with no recovery time in the week
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our team can help you find the right provider and the right kind of care. Appointments are available in as little as 48 hours.
Our Treatment Approach
Stress treatment works on two levels: calming the nervous system now, and changing the patterns that keep overloading it.
Nervous System Regulation
Concrete body-based tools to lower baseline arousal so you are not starting every day already maxed out.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Identifying the thought patterns, perfectionism, and impossible standards that keep stress compounding.
Boundary & Load Management
Practical work on commitments, workload, and recovery time so the system is not being refilled faster than it can drain.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Reconnecting daily choices to what actually matters to you, so effort goes toward a life rather than just a to-do list.
Diagnosing Chronic Stress
Reading about symptoms can help you put words to what you are experiencing, but only a trained mental health professional can diagnose chronic stress. At Atium Health, your first appointment includes a thorough assessment of your history, symptoms and goals, often supported by validated questionnaires. We repeat those measures over time so you and your clinician can see real progress.
Your provider will also look for anything that may be contributing, such as sleep, medical conditions, medications, substance use or other mental health concerns, so your plan fits the whole picture.
What Causes Chronic Stress?
There is rarely a single cause. Most often chronic stress develops from a mix of life experiences and biology.
Lifestyle and Environmental Factors
- Heavy workloads and long hours
- Financial pressure
- Caregiving responsibilities
- Relationship conflict
- Too little sleep or rest
Someone may have several or none of these factors and still be affected.
Biological Factors
Chronic stress keeps stress hormones such as cortisol elevated, which affects sleep, immunity, digestion and mood. Genetics and health conditions influence how sensitive someone is to stress.
Telehealth Treatment for Chronic Stress
Many people can be assessed and treated for chronic stress through secure video sessions. Research shows telehealth therapy and medication management can be as effective as in person care for many conditions, and it makes it easier to fit treatment into a busy schedule. Atium Health offers telehealth throughout Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida.
Find a Provider Near You
Meet with us in person at one of our offices, or from home anywhere in Utah, Arizona, Idaho and Florida through telehealth.
Meet Our Specialists
Our clinicians help clients recover from chronic stress and burnout, in person in Pleasant Grove and by telehealth across Utah.
View All ProvidersInsurance & Pricing
Atium Health is in-network with most major Utah carriers, so care is often covered under your behavioral health benefits.
- Private Pay available
- SelectHealth
- PEHP
- EMI Health
- Regence BlueCross BlueShield
- Most other major Utah carriers
Not sure about your coverage? Send us your details and our team will verify your benefits before your first session.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not have to run on empty.
Speak with a specialist today.
Citations
Clinically reviewed by Dr. J.L. Redd, Ph.D., CMHC, CSAT | Clinical Director, Atium Health
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR).
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
- American Psychological Association. Clinical practice guidelines.
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