- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Social anxiety
About Tess
Tess Flannery is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and challenges tied to life changes. Tess also supports those struggling with body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her sessions focus on straightforward conversation and practical steps. She listens, asks focused questions, and helps people identify small changes they can try between meetings. Tess adapts how she works to fit what someone needs, adjusting pace and topics as progress is made.
In the room she aims to be respectful and attentive. Treatment plans are shaped together, with clear goals and simple ways to measure progress. She emphasizes building skills for coping with anxious moments and for improving everyday interactions.
Tess draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, social anxiety, and low self-worth. She often helps clients break large problems into manageable tasks and practices. For people dealing with caregiver strain or life transitions, she offers both emotional support and concrete problem-solving.
Practical matters are part of the work. Sessions include reviewing what worked, adjusting strategies, and planning next steps. People who want to try therapy can expect direct speech, steady support, and an emphasis on usable skills rather than abstract theory.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Tess works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavioral changes. One common approach she uses breaks down anxiety into thoughts, behaviors, and physical reactions so people can try small experiments to test unhelpful beliefs and reduce panic symptoms. Another approach focuses on building communication and coping skills through role-play, rehearsal, and step-by-step practice to improve interactions and reduce social avoidance.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. The plan can shift as progress is made so sessions stay practical and relevant to day-to-day life.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills where they live and bring real situations into conversation without promising any particular format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, plus related areas like body image, caregiver stress, panic, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions emphasize direct conversation and practical steps, with focused questions and skill-building exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Tess has 15 years of professional experience working with these concerns in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.