About stress & anxiety
Explore therapist profiles that highlight focus areas, therapeutic approaches, credentials and languages for stress and anxiety. Browse the listings below to compare options and learn more about each practitioner.
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 stress & anxiety 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 stress & anxiety 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 stress & anxiety
Pietro (Pete) Martucci, LPCC
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Calm guidance for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAngela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP
Ref 258501
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMark Dexter, BACP
Ref 188313
Practical therapy for mood and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse 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 listingTheresa Huggins, LPC
Ref 219114
Therapist focused on practical emotional tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingTiffany Whittington, LMFT
Ref 243569
Compassionate therapist offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRose Walsh, LPC
Ref 325810
Practical, empathetic support for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
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 listingAnn Keith, LCSW
Ref 103213
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingRebecca Gilmour, BACP
Ref 279125
Flexible pluralistic counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship 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 listingWilliam Signey, BACP
Ref 113870
Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingSorinthia Varnell, LPC
Ref 314722
Practical support for life changes and identity
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingMelody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Ref 123632
Practical support for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJanet Hardin, LCSW
Ref 55726
Practical, compassionate support for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingSimran Nandhra, BACP
Ref 160587
Compassionate, person-focused counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingSydney Fisher, LPC
Ref 187550
Compassionate counselor guiding practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingThomas Dukes, LMHC
Ref 44134
Experienced counselor with practical focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingNatalie Benjamin, BACP
Ref 254598
Warm, practical counselling for stress and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLaMeshia Lipscomb, LPC
Ref 106169
Warm, practical counseling focused on goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJulia Allen, BACP
Ref 193195
Practical support for stress and low mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingTeshane Wilson, LCSW
Ref 307908
Support for stress anxiety and family concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family 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 listingChristine Fleming, NCPS
Ref 227435
Supportive counsellor for stress and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, 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 listingAmie Schuman, LCSW, CSW
Ref 287342
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingChris Sergeant, BACP
Ref 104855
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family 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 listingWendi Makus, LPC
Ref 48129
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoseph Setchel, LMHC, LCMHC
Ref 58744
Practical, collaborative counseling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingBetty Adhokorie, BACP
Ref 118948
Practical support for stress, trauma and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingWaitus Carter, LCSW
Ref 125868
Compassionate support for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrandi Kelly, LA Psychologist
Ref 201932
Experienced Louisiana psychologist focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingDominique Johnson, LMFT
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Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMore about stress & anxiety
Understanding stress and anxiety and how they affect daily life
Stress and anxiety are part of the human response to challenge and uncertainty. Stress often arises when demands feel greater than your ability to respond, whether those demands come from work, relationships, health concerns, or major life transitions. Anxiety refers to a range of emotional and physical reactions that can include worry, restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating and physical symptoms such as a fast heartbeat or muscle tension. For many people these reactions are occasional and manageable, but when stress or anxiety becomes frequent, intense or interferes with everyday activities, seeking help can be a constructive step.
Your experience of stress and anxiety will be shaped by personal history, current circumstances, and biological factors. Some people notice anxiety in social situations or when thinking about the future, while others feel it as a constant background tension. Chronic stress can contribute to sleep disruption, changes in appetite, and difficulties with mood regulation. Recognizing the pattern of your symptoms is the first move toward deciding whether therapeutic support could help you develop coping strategies, reduce distress, and improve functioning.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for stress and anxiety
You might consider therapy if stress or anxiety is making it hard to meet your responsibilities at work, school or home, or if it is undermining relationships and enjoyment in life. Common indicators include persistent worry that you find difficult to control, avoidance of situations you once managed, frequent panic attacks, or ongoing physical symptoms without clear medical explanation. Therapy can also be useful when you notice changes in sleep, concentration or motivation that do not improve with routine self-care measures.
Therapy can be helpful even if your symptoms feel moderate. If you find yourself relying on quick fixes that offer temporary relief but leave underlying patterns unchanged, or if you want to learn tools to manage stress proactively, a therapist can work with you to build new skills and perspectives. People often seek therapy when they want support sorting through triggers, understanding how past experiences influence present reactions, or developing practical plans to reduce everyday stressors in a sustainable way.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on stress and anxiety
Therapy typically begins with an intake conversation where you and the therapist talk about what brings you in, your history, and what you hope to achieve. Early sessions are often used to identify patterns and establish goals. You can expect a collaborative approach in which the therapist asks about symptoms, routines, stressors and strengths, and you both outline a plan for sessions that feels manageable and relevant to your life.
During ongoing sessions you will likely spend time learning and practicing strategies to manage symptoms in the moment and to reduce triggers over time. This can include breathing or grounding techniques to calm the body, cognitive work to identify and shift unhelpful thinking, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding to stress. Therapy also frequently addresses lifestyle factors such as sleep, exercise, and boundaries that influence stress levels. Over a period of weeks or months you and your therapist will review progress, adjust strategies and build a toolkit for maintaining gains after sessions end.
Common therapeutic approaches for stress and anxiety
There are many therapeutic approaches that therapists use to help people manage stress and anxiety. Cognitive approaches focus on the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and teach you to examine and modify thinking patterns that sustain worry or fear. Exposure-based methods help you gradually face situations you have been avoiding so that anxiety decreases with experience. Mindfulness-based approaches emphasize present-moment awareness and accepting sensations and thoughts without judgment, which can reduce reactivity to stress.
Some therapists describe using somatic approaches that attend to bodily sensations and patterns of tension, helping you learn to regulate physiological responses. Others integrate relational or psychodynamic perspectives to explore how past relationships and emotional patterns shape present-day stress responses. You will also find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches and those who list acceptance and commitment therapy or interpersonal approaches. Remember that a therapist listing an approach is not the same as a specific credential claim; it indicates an orientation they use in practice rather than a guarantee of specific training levels.
How online therapy works for stress and anxiety and tips for choosing a therapist
Online therapy can be a practical option for addressing stress and anxiety because it lets you connect from a familiar environment and can reduce some barriers to regular sessions. Sessions are typically held via video, audio, or messaging formats, depending on both your needs and the therapist's offered services. In an online session you can expect many of the same elements as in-person therapy - an initial assessment, collaborative goal setting, therapeutic exercises and regular check-ins on progress. Some people find online work particularly useful when it allows them to practice skills in the settings that normally provoke stress.
When choosing a therapist for stress and anxiety, start by thinking about what matters most to you. Consider whether you prefer shorter-term skills-based work or a more exploratory process, whether language or cultural understanding is important, and which therapeutic approaches resonate with you. Look at profiles to compare focus areas, stated approaches, clinical background and the populations a therapist mentions working with. If a profile notes that a therapist lists CBT, mindfulness-based work, or EMDR among their approaches, that signals a method they draw on rather than a specific certification. You may also weigh practical considerations such as session format and the therapist's stated areas of focus.
Trust your instincts about fit. It is common to try an initial session to get a sense of whether a therapist's style and communication match what you need. Pay attention to how the therapist explains their approach and whether they outline concrete steps for working on stress and anxiety. Ask about how progress will be tracked and what to expect over time. Good alignment between your goals and a therapist's approach increases the chances that sessions will feel useful and that you will be able to apply new tools to everyday challenges.
Planning for ongoing progress
Therapy is most effective when you can bring what you learn into real life. Expect to practice techniques between sessions and to revisit strategies as circumstances change. Over time you should notice increased ability to manage symptoms, greater clarity about stress triggers, and more options for responding to anxious thoughts. If you have questions about the process, or want guidance on how to match a therapist's approach to your goals, profiles on this page can help you identify practitioners who emphasize stress and anxiety in their work.
Next steps
If you are ready to explore therapist profiles, use the listings above to read about approaches, focus areas and languages spoken. Taking the first step to identify a potential fit can make it easier to begin addressing stress and anxiety in a structured way. Therapy is a personal process and finding a therapist whose way of working resonates with you is an important part of moving toward calmer days and clearer strategies for managing challenges.