For many people, the mention of taxes or personal finances is enough to trigger a tight chest, racing thoughts or the urge to put everything off until “later.” When deadlines loom or numbers don’t add up, anxiety can take over – making it even harder to take action. The good news is that stress around filing your taxes is both common and manageable.

We asked Steve Fisher, LPC, director of clinical services at WellPower, for some tips about how to manage the stress and anxiety millions of people experience each year during tax season.