About impulsivity
On this page you will find therapists who list impulsivity among their specialties, with profiles that highlight approaches, languages, and professional credentials. Browse the listings below to compare clinician descriptions and learn how different therapists approach impulsivity.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether impulsivity is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has impulsivity among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for impulsivity
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingApril Lacey, LCPC
Ref 94106
Helping people find steady change and clearer paths
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingMalak Alsaidi, LCSW
Ref 203999
Supportive New York LCSW focused on healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingPamela DiGangi, LMHC
Ref 26004
Calm, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSydney Fisher, LPC
Ref 187550
Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
Ref 124539
Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Ref 101833
Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingBianca Righetti, BACP
Ref 220095
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKianni Johnson, LMHC
Ref 279980
Practical therapy for strong emotions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Nunney, NCPS
Ref 97317
Compassionate person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingDebbie Griffin, NCPS
Ref 183398
Calm guidance for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
Ref 345230
Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingLaKeisha Blackwell, LPC
Ref 16819
Supportive counselor for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingShawn Alyea, LPC
Ref 14872
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingTammy Russell, LMHC
Ref 181426
Compassionate, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
Ref 257654
Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDawn Redwood, NCPS
Ref 137085
Client-centred counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, ADHD Languages: English
View listingLouis Blea, LPC
Ref 277410
Practical, strengths-focused counseling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDale Thompson, LCSW, CSW
Ref 341301
Practical, experienced help for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDarla McAdams, LPC
Ref 58935
Practical, person-focused counseling in Missouri
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingKarminee Love, LPC
Ref 239192
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingApril Vandiver, LPC
Ref 229121
Compassionate counselor helping people move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSandra Johnson, LMFT, LPC
Ref 16121
Practical, skill-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingStacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
Ref 2629
Relationship-focused therapist who values authentic change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. Heidi Duong, LMHC
Ref 185659
Helping people rebuild meaning and balance
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingRutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Ref 124510
Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJosephine Sultana, AASW
Ref 309775
Compassionate social worker blending therapy and lifestyle care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingLoire Bennett, LMHC
Ref 25344
Experienced Florida LMHC focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingTeneka Gerido, LPC
Ref 203172
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingConnie Seth, LISW
Ref 206834
Seasoned Iowa LISW focused on practical coping
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingReuben Alexander, NCPS
Ref 212721
Practical, focused therapy for anxious and stuck feelings
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Depression Languages: English
View listingGina Schwarz, LCSW
Ref 318815
Compassionate, practical therapy for life's toughest moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingKalpna Kerai, BACP
Ref 165701
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingBryce Taylor, LMHC
Ref 291847
Helping people move through change with steady support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMore about impulsivity
Understanding impulsivity and how it shows up
Impulsivity refers to actions taken with little forethought or planning, often driven by immediate emotions or urges. You may notice impulsivity as a tendency to act on a whim, speak before thinking, make hasty decisions about money or relationships, or engage in risky behaviors that you later regret. For some people impulsive moments are occasional and situational; for others they form a recurring pattern that affects work, relationships, finances, or emotional well-being. Impulsivity can be influenced by stress, sleep, alcohol or substance use, and underlying mood states, and it may present differently depending on age and life circumstances.
Because impulsivity touches many parts of daily life, it is often described in behavioral terms rather than as a single uniform condition. You might notice impulsive shopping, difficulty delaying gratification, impulsive eating, or challenges with anger expression. Understanding how impulsivity shows up for you is a helpful first step toward managing its effects. Therapy can help you explore triggers, patterns, and the practical consequences of impulsive actions, so you can build different ways of responding when urges arise.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for impulsivity
Considering therapy often starts with noticing the practical impact of impulsive actions. If impulsivity leads you to experience frequent regrets, strained relationships, job difficulties, or repeated financial strain, that pattern suggests targeted work could help. You might also seek support if impulsive behaviors feel out of character, have increased after a life change, or are connected to intense emotional reactions that you find hard to manage. People also turn to therapy when impulsivity interferes with long-term goals like education, career advancement, or parenting.
Beyond external consequences, emotional signs can indicate that impulsivity is a concern. Persistent shame, guilt, or anxiety after impulsive episodes, difficulty controlling anger, or the sense that you are on an emotional roller coaster are reasons to reach out. Therapy is a space to explore how underlying feelings - such as boredom, loneliness, or chronic stress - feed impulsive choices. If you are curious about changing habitual responses and learning sustainable strategies, a therapist focused on impulsivity can help you identify patterns and develop practical tools for daily life.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on impulsivity
When you begin therapy for impulsivity, the initial sessions typically involve assessment and collaborative goal-setting. A therapist will ask about how impulsivity manifests for you, its impact on work and relationships, and any related concerns such as mood shifts, substance use, or attention challenges. You and the therapist will create goals that are concrete and meaningful - for example, reducing episodes of risky spending, improving pause-and-plan skills, or managing impulsive anger in specific situations. Therapy emphasizes learning and practice, so you can expect to try strategies between sessions and reflect on how they worked.
Sessions often combine exploration of underlying emotions and practical skills training. You will likely work on noticing early warning signs, developing the ability to pause when urges arise, and substituting different behaviors that align with your values. Progress can be gradual and non-linear; therapists usually encourage small, measurable changes rather than all-or-nothing shifts. Over time you can build routines that reduce high-risk situations and strengthen decision-making, while also addressing emotional or relational factors that contribute to impulsive responses.
Common therapeutic approaches used for impulsivity
There is no single approach that fits everyone, and many therapists draw from multiple methods depending on your needs. You may find therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy - often shortened to CBT - among their approaches, which focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns that lead to impulsive acts and on practicing alternative behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy - often listed as DBT by clinicians - emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help you manage intense urges and maintain relationships.
Mindfulness-based strategies are commonly used to build awareness of impulses without acting on them, and acceptance and commitment approaches help you align choices with personal values rather than momentary urges. Behavioral methods can include skills training in delay of gratification and structured behavior experiments to test new responses. Family- or relationship-focused work may be helpful when impulsivity affects partners or parenting. When reviewing profiles, note that therapists might list these approaches among their methods; that indicates they use these perspectives in practice rather than representing formal certifications.
How online therapy works for impulsivity and tips for choosing the right therapist
Online therapy makes it possible to connect with clinicians who specialize in impulsivity from your home or another comfortable environment. Sessions usually take place via video, phone, or messaging, and they follow much the same structure as in-person care - assessment, goal setting, skills practice, and review. The online format can be particularly convenient when you want consistent scheduling, need access to therapists who speak a particular language, or prefer to engage from a familiar setting. If you meet virtually, you can practice new skills in real time and bring examples from your daily life to discuss during sessions.
Choosing a therapist who fits your needs
When selecting a therapist, think about the kinds of approaches that feel most helpful to you and look for clinicians who list those approaches among their methods. Consider practical factors such as languages spoken, professional credentials, years of experience with similar concerns, and how they describe their work with impulsivity in their profiles. Reading therapist profiles can give you a sense of whether a clinician emphasizes skills training, emotional processing, or relational work - and whether their writing resonates with your goals.
Practical tips for getting the most from therapy
Before you start, write down specific situations where impulsivity affects you and what you would like to change. Sharing concrete examples helps a therapist design tailored strategies. Expect to work on both awareness and action - that means tracking urges, trying small behavior changes between sessions, and reflecting on what worked or did not. If you meet online, ensure you have a quiet, comfortable environment for sessions and a way to take notes or store worksheets. Finally, look for a therapist whose communication style and values align with yours, because a strong working relationship supports steady progress over time.
Whether you are exploring therapy for a few impulsive habits or seeking deeper change, the process is oriented toward understanding triggers, building alternatives, and strengthening daily habits that match your long-term goals. Use the listings above to compare descriptions, approaches, and backgrounds so you can find a clinician whose approach fits the kind of support you want.