About Tess
Tess Flannery is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Tess aims to make the first step feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Tess keeps conversations straightforward and practical. She listens for what matters most and shapes each session to the person's needs. Sessions often center on learning coping skills, improving communication, and building confidence over time.
How Tess works
She works with people facing life transitions and the strain those changes can bring. Common topics include caregiver stress, body image, social anxiety, panic attacks, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Tess helps people break these concerns into clearer, usable steps.
Tess describes her style as respectful, sensitive, and compassionate. She and the client work together to set goals and try techniques that fit daily life. Progress is tracked in small, measurable ways so people notice change.
Practical matters are part of the plan. Tess offers a tailored session format and discusses what will work best for scheduling and follow-up. She encourages people to take the first step and supports them through the matching and scheduling process.
What Tess works with
The areas below are the ones Tess selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Tess uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes learning coping strategies for anxiety and panic - this involves noticing triggers, practicing breathing and grounding, and building step-by-step plans to reduce symptoms. Another approach focuses on communication and relationship skills - this involves role-playing conversations, clarifying needs, and rehearsing new ways to express boundaries and concerns.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. Tess collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and daily life. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback to keep sessions helpful and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easy to check in between longer sessions or to fit brief check-ins into a busy day. These options help people keep momentum and make therapy fit into their schedule.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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