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
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingHillary Gonzalez, LCSW
Ref 214393
Person-centered social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingCarmen Chaney, LIMHP
Ref 48397
Therapist blending practical skills and compassion
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingEleanor Dillon, NCPS
Ref 236009
Compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAngelina Jennings, AASW
Ref 323967
Experienced social worker helping with anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCindy Singh, LCSW
Ref 307805
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingHeidi-Christa Adams, LPC
Ref 355066
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS
Ref 182668
Practical, compassionate support for overwhelming problems
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Polish
View listingSimon Nelson, BACP
Ref 281876
Calm, straightforward support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingChristina Rodriguez, LPC
Ref 286005
Helping people build calm and stronger self-worth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingAllysia Steward, LCSW
Ref 331970
Compassionate skills-based therapy for daily life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blundell, PACFA
Ref 233210
Respectful, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJanos Bene, BACP
Ref 277642
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Heather Clark, LPC
Ref 126027
Calm-focused therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJessica Hobart, LCSW
Ref 201728
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingTamara Folaron, LCSW
Ref 349708
Compassionate mind-body therapy for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Peterson, LCSW
Ref 315653
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLauren Anzelone, LCSW
Ref 70436
Supportive LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Deal, BACP
Ref 175917
Person-centred counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCozy Gray, LPC
Ref 349996
Practical support for stress and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem 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.