About workplace issues
This page features therapists who list workplace issues as a specialty, including support for stress, burnout, conflict, and career transitions. Browse the listings below to review approaches, languages, credentials, and focus areas to find a good fit.
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. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether workplace issues 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 workplace issues 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 workplace issues
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, 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 listingMary Smith Tyler, LCSW, CSW
Ref 170206
Supportive Georgia licensed social worker
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
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 listingMelody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Ref 123632
Practical support for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem 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 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 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 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 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 listingEmma Skoglund, LCSW
Ref 342061
Evidence-based guidance for relationships and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, 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
Ref 318490
Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family 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 listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJessica Sullivan, BACP
Ref 94142
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
Ref 233524
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingClaire Lewis, BACP
Ref 287880
Supportive person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRebecca Henderson, PACFA
Ref 342060
Practical, compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingDarwin Allen, LCPC
Ref 125869
Direct, practical counseling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Cassandra April, LCPC
Ref 44666
Compassionate, practical therapy for life's hard moments
Works with: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingMelissa Rollins, LPC
Ref 340542
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa McCormack, BACP
Ref 256148
Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingKavitha Devarajan, AASW
Ref 345247
Supporting stress, anxiety and life goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingKeith Chilton, LMFT
Ref 106189
Experienced marriage and family therapist
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship 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 listingMatt Lightfoot, NCPS
Ref 193161
Person-centred counsellor who values meaning and choice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAngela Winter, BACP
Ref 175271
Counselling focused on rebuilding confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem 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 listingLucy Warner, BACP
Ref 200588
Support for grief and long-term illness
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger 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 listingDiane Trosch, LPC
Ref 80275
Simple practical help for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMore about workplace issues
What workplace issues are and how they commonly affect people
Workplace issues cover a broad range of experiences that can affect your mood, relationships, and day-to-day functioning. They include chronic stress from heavy workloads, burnout linked to long-term emotional exhaustion, conflicts with managers or coworkers, ethical dilemmas, harassment, and the anxiety that comes with job transitions or uncertainty. For some people the problem centers on performance pressure and perfectionism. For others it is a mismatch between their values and the organization they work for. Whatever the pattern, these challenges often ripple outward, affecting sleep, family life, and your sense of identity.
Because work occupies so much of your time and energy, problems at work frequently feel deeply personal even when they are systemic. You may experience lowered motivation, difficulty concentrating, or a buildup of resentment. Those changes can reduce your satisfaction at work and make it harder to plan next steps for your career. Therapy that focuses on workplace issues helps you understand both your individual responses and the organizational factors that shape them, so you can develop strategies to cope and move forward.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for workplace issues
You might consider seeking help if work-related stress is interfering with your daily life or health. Common signs include persistent fatigue that does not improve with rest, frequent anxiety or dread about workdays, and a cycle of rumination after work that disrupts sleep or family time. You may notice increasing irritability with colleagues or loved ones, a decline in work performance, or a sense of disconnect from previously meaningful tasks. Physical symptoms such as headaches, gastrointestinal upset, or muscle tension that correlate with work stress are also signals that the situation is taking a toll.
Other indicators include difficulty setting boundaries, trouble navigating conflict, and repeated career setbacks that leave you uncertain about next steps. If you find yourself replaying difficult encounters, avoiding meetings, or considering a career change without clarity on what you want next, therapy can provide a space to explore these patterns. Therapy-minded work often focuses on restoring balance, rebuilding resilience, and clarifying values so you can make decisions that align with your goals.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on workplace issues
When you begin workplace-focused therapy, the initial sessions typically involve a collaborative assessment. You and the therapist will talk about the specific stressors you face, your work history, current roles and responsibilities, and how work impacts other areas of life. Together you will identify priorities - whether that means reducing anxiety, improving communication with a manager, exploring a career pivot, or recovering from burnout. Clear goals help shape the course of therapy and give you measurable checkpoints to track progress.
As therapy continues, you can expect a mixture of practical skill-building and reflective work. Practical elements may include rehearsing difficult conversations, learning strategies for boundary-setting, and developing time- and energy-management techniques. Reflective work might explore underlying beliefs about worth, achievement, and identity that influence how you respond to workplace stress. Many people also practice stress-management skills between sessions, such as breathing techniques, values clarification exercises, and observations about triggers. Sessions are usually paced to match your needs so you have tools you can apply right away while also addressing deeper patterns that sustain problems.
Common therapeutic approaches used for workplace issues
Therapists take a range of approaches to workplace concerns, often blending methods to suit your situation. You will find therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy among their approaches, which helps you identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build problem-solving skills. Others list mindfulness-based approaches that focus on present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity and improve concentration. Some therapists list acceptance and commitment approaches that center values-driven action as a path through uncertainty.
There are also therapists who list psychodynamic approaches to help you explore how past relational patterns influence your response to authority or group dynamics. Interpersonal approaches focus on improving how you relate to colleagues and supervisors. For people dealing with traumatic workplace events, you may find therapists who list trauma-informed approaches or therapists who list EMDR among their approaches. Career-oriented help often includes coaching-informed strategies and practical planning to clarify next steps and manage transitions. Because the directory records self-reported approaches, profiles will tell you which methods a therapist lists rather than verifying formal credentials in those modalities.
How online therapy works for workplace issues and tips for choosing the right therapist
How online therapy supports workplace-focused care
Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule because you can meet from home, a break room, or another convenient location. Many people appreciate the ability to work with a therapist who understands their industry or culture even if that professional is not local. Video and phone sessions allow for real-time role-play of difficult conversations and for immediate coaching around tasks like preparing for a performance review. Some therapists also use text-based messaging tools for brief between-session check-ins and skill practice, which can help maintain momentum between appointments.
When you choose online care, consider how you prefer to communicate and whether you want occasional in-person meetings. Think about time zone differences if you work irregular hours. Many therapists list their preferred modes of appointments and the languages they speak, which can help you identify someone who matches your logistical and cultural needs. Remember that online therapy still centers on building a trusting working relationship and developing practical tools that translate into your workday.
Practical tips for choosing the right therapist
Start by looking for therapists who explicitly list workplace issues among their focus areas and who describe experience with the specific concern you have, such as burnout, conflict mediation, or career transitions. Review profiles for approaches that resonate with you; if you prefer skills-based work, you may prioritize therapists who list cognitive behavioral or coaching-informed approaches. If you want to explore deeper patterns, potential matches who list psychodynamic or interpersonal approaches may be a better fit. Pay attention to languages spoken, professional credentials, and any notes about populations or industries they commonly work with.
Before beginning work, consider practical questions: whether the therapist provides online sessions in your region, their fee structure, and accepted payment methods. Many therapists include information on counseling formats and session length, which helps you choose a rhythm that fits your schedule. Think about who you feel comfortable with - compatibility matters. It is reasonable to ask a potential therapist about their experience addressing workplace issues, how they structure sessions, and what approaches they commonly use. That conversation can give you a clearer sense of whether their style aligns with your goals.
Ultimately, effective workplace therapy combines actionable strategies with a reflective process that helps you regain perspective and agency. By focusing on both immediate coping tools and longer-term adjustments to role, boundaries, and values, therapy can help you navigate the challenges of work without losing sight of the rest of your life. Use the listings above to explore profiles and find a professional whose approach and background align with what you need.