About veterans
Browse therapists who list veterans among their specialties to find support for military transition, trauma, relationships and life after service. Use the listing filters below to review approaches, languages, credentials and focus areas as you explore profiles.
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 veterans 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 veterans 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 veterans
Angela Neary, BACP
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Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
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Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingDr. Wanetta "Nita" Hughes Bise, LPC
Ref 7050
Therapist focused on practical support
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingMary Smith Tyler, LCSW, CSW
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Supportive Georgia licensed social worker
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
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Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
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Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
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 listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingEmma Skoglund, LCSW
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Evidence-based guidance for relationships and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem 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
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Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCory Nelson, LPC
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A steady, practical counselor focused on goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingKeith Chilton, LMFT
Ref 106189
Experienced marriage and family therapist
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDale Thompson, LCSW, CSW
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Practical, experienced help for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSally Smith, LPC
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Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem 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 listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
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Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Meadow, LPC
Ref 76208
Calm, practical counseling for lifes hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting 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 listingLouise Wood, BACP
Ref 128568
Support to manage stress, trauma and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingTodd Helm, LPC
Ref 325863
Practical support for stress, relationships, and men's issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem 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 listingMaria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC
Ref 26902
A practical, compassionate approach to emotional change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingCynthia Gladyness, LMSW
Ref 44827
Practical, steady support for life's hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingEdward Mcguinness, BACP
Ref 263954
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJay Cook, NCPS
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Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDebby Sawyer, LIMHP
Ref 236392
Experienced, practical help for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCatherine Kearns, BACP
Ref 183397
Practical, person-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJoanne Fabrick, LPC
Ref 148298
Experienced Texas counselor focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDonald Henderson, LMHC
Ref 68596
Practical support for trauma and life change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingAngeline Walton (Tabbada), NCPS
Ref 201900
Compassionate support for stress, grief and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingAlice Rock, LMHC, LPC
Ref 69157
Stress and addiction counselor focused on wellness
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDarlene Hill, LMHC
Ref 291845
Practical, goal-focused counseling for life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. DeWanna Greer, LPC
Ref 259697
Practical, goal-focused support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLouise Fielder, BACP
Ref 137857
Calm client-centred counselling for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDr. William Cook, BACP, NCPS
Ref 167158
Supportive counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Spanish, French
View listingWayland Smith, LCSW
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Experienced LCSW focusing on practical coping strategies
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingCarlos Camarena, LSCSW
Ref 71035
Practical, respectful therapy you can use now
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingDemetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW
Ref 116826
Warm Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingHelen Hutton, BACP
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Experienced person-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSharan Thiara, BACP
Ref 139408
Compassionate practical support for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSheri Bell-O'Gara, LCSW
Ref 74193
Compassionate trauma-informed clinical social worker
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCarleen Roberts, LSCSW
Ref 195293
Supportive social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRalph Ward, LMSW
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Practical, experienced support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDawn Maria Spradley, LPC
Ref 212130
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMore about veterans
Understanding veterans' experiences and how they commonly affect people
If you served in the military or are close to someone who did, you inhabit a set of experiences that often differ from civilian life. Military service can bring intense camaraderie, purpose and structure, and it can also expose you to stressful events, moral dilemmas and abrupt transitions back to civilian routines. Those aspects of service affect daily functioning, relationships, work and self-identity in ways that are unique to military life.
Many people with military backgrounds report challenges with sleep, heightened startle responses, difficulty trusting others after combat or deployments, and struggles with shifting roles at home. You may also notice changes in mood, motivation or patterns of substance use as you adjust. Family members and partners can be affected too, as household roles and communication styles evolve after service. Recognizing these patterns as common reactions to military experience helps you and those close to you approach care with realistic expectations and compassion.
Signs you might benefit from therapy focused on veterans
When feelings or behaviors persist or become disruptive
You might consider therapy if you notice persistent changes in mood or behavior that interfere with daily life. This can include ongoing nightmares, frequent anger outbursts, withdrawal from social contact, or avoidance of situations that remind you of service. Difficulty maintaining employment, strained intimate relationships, or a sense that you are not the person you used to be are also signals that professional support could help you process and adapt.
When practical and emotional needs overlap
There are times when practical challenges and emotional strain intersect - for example, managing chronic pain from an injury while coping with feelings of loss, grief or guilt about events in service. You may find it hard to navigate benefits, adapt to a new identity outside the military, or connect with civilians who do not share your experience. Therapy can be a place to address both the emotional responses and the practical coping strategies that make everyday life more manageable.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on veterans
Initial conversations and building goals
Early sessions often focus on understanding your history, current concerns and what you hope to change. You and your therapist will talk about how military experience intersects with your life now, and you can set short-term and longer-term goals. Therapists typically ask about relationships, work, sleep, mood and any substance use to build a full picture and prioritize what to address first.
Session pace and topics
Therapy for veterans tends to balance practical skills and emotional processing. Some sessions may focus on grounding and coping techniques for managing distress, while others explore memories, moral injury or identity shifts. You can expect a mix of conversation, skills practice and sometimes structured exercises tailored to the concerns you identify. Therapy is a collaborative process - you guide which memories or themes feel important to address and how quickly to proceed.
Common therapeutic approaches used for veterans
How therapists describe their approaches
Therapists working with veterans draw on a variety of approaches, and many list several methods on their profiles to reflect how they work. You will see some therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy among their approaches, which focuses on how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and offers strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. Others may list acceptance and commitment therapy among their approaches, which emphasizes values-based action and learning to live with difficult internal experiences.
Trauma-focused and somatic methods
You may find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches, which centers on reprocessing distressing memories, or therapists who list narrative and exposure-based methods for working through traumatic memories in a paced way. Some therapists list somatic or body-centered approaches that pay attention to physical sensations and how stress shows up in your body. Therapists who list mindfulness-based strategies among their approaches offer practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Remember that listing an approach on a profile describes what a therapist uses in practice, not a certification or credential.
How online therapy works for veterans and what to know
Formats and practical considerations
Online therapy usually takes place by video, phone or messaging, and it can make it easier to connect with someone who understands military culture even if they are not local. When you choose an online therapist, you will typically schedule a time for live sessions and decide together whether occasional phone check-ins or text-based messaging fit your needs. Technology can be an asset when travel, schedules or geography would otherwise make in-person care difficult.
Ethical and legal points that matter to you
Therapists follow professional guidelines about record keeping, privacy protections and mandatory reporting, and clinicians will explain these policies when you begin. It is also important to be aware that laws and licensing rules vary across regions, so your therapist may clarify how those rules apply to remote care. If you use online therapy, plan where you will be during sessions and make sure you have a place where you feel comfortable talking. Even if you are not in a quiet space, you can discuss alternatives with your therapist to protect your personal boundaries.
Tips for choosing the right therapist for veterans
What to look for in profiles and bios
When you read therapist profiles, focus on the areas of emphasis that matter to you - for example, transition assistance, trauma-related concerns, family and relationship work after service, or coping with chronic pain. Look for clinicians who list experience with military culture or specify that they work with veterans and military-connected people. Note the modalities they list among their approaches so you can choose someone whose methods fit your preferences for structured skills work, trauma processing or supportive counseling.
Questions to guide your decision
It can help to ask about experience with military-related issues, how they typically structure sessions, what kinds of outcomes they aim for, and whether they offer resources to support families or partners. You may value a therapist who speaks your language or who has experience with the age group or service era you belong to. Consider how you want to work - some people prefer a therapist who uses goal-focused strategies, while others want a space to explore identity and adjustment at a gentler pace. Reading several profiles and noting themes in how therapists describe their approach can point you toward someone who aligns with your needs.
Finding the right fit takes time, and it is reasonable to try a few professionals until you find someone whose style and focus resonate with you. Therapy can be a place to rebuild routines, process impactful memories and develop tools that help you navigate life after service. When you start, set small goals for what you want to work on and communicate openly about what is or is not helpful - that helps you and the therapist tailor the work to your priorities.