- 15 years experience
- LMHC in Massachusetts
- Focus on anxiety
About Tess
Tess Flannery is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on practical support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Tess also helps those facing relationship strain and major life changes. Her style is respectful, compassionate, and straightforward, aimed at people who want clear, helpful guidance.
In sessions she listens first and then shapes a plan based on each person's needs. Conversations and techniques are adjusted to match what actually helps the person in front of her. Tess works with issues like body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. Panic disorder and panic attacks are also listed among her focus areas.
She emphasizes small, doable steps that build confidence and coping skills over time. That might mean practicing calming tools, trying new ways to talk about problems, or breaking down big changes into manageable tasks. Tess aims for work that feels applicable to day-to-day life rather than abstract theory.
Her approach is collaborative: she and the person develop goals together and check progress along the way. If you are ready to start, she asks people to use the site process to match and schedule a first appointment. Tess recognizes that reaching out takes courage and offers steady support through the early steps of therapy.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Many of the evidence-based techniques used in therapy focus on practical skills you can try between sessions. Cognitive strategies help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. Behavioral approaches encourage small changes in daily routine and step-by-step practice to reduce avoidance and build confidence. These methods are useful for stress, general anxiety, panic symptoms, and improving self-esteem.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with you to choose strategies that match your goals and preferences. You will review what is helping and adjust the plan together as you go.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it may reduce travel time, allow appointments during a work break, or offer sessions when leaving home is difficult. Some formats may be better for shorter check-ins or for times when video is not feasible. Check the site process or ask when scheduling to learn which session types this therapist currently offers.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tess commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, self-esteem challenges, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, life purpose, panic disorder and panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is respectful and compassionate with an emphasis on practical steps. She listens first and then tailors dialogue and the plan to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
Tess has 15 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. That experience includes supporting people through anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tess?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.