Tess Flannery

Tess Flannery is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship concerns. Tess also supports people coping with life changes and questions about life purpose.

She focuses on practical conversation and clear goals. Sessions are straightforward and aim to identify what feels stuck and what small steps could help. Tess listens for patterns in thinking and behavior that keep problems repeating, and then she and the client look for manageable changes to test.

Tess frequently addresses body image, social anxiety, panic attacks, and caregiver stress. She helps people sharpen communication skills and reduce isolation. She also works on self-love and confidence-building through concrete exercises and check-ins between sessions.

Her approach is person-centered and problem-focused. That means she adapts the conversation to the situation and keeps the plan aimed at what the client wants to change. She invites clients to try different ways of responding and to notice what makes a real difference in day-to-day life.

To get started clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and fees vary by location.

How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions

Tess uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach emphasizes identifying and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This method helps people practice new responses and see whether they alter daily stress or panic symptoms.

Another approach centers on improving communication and self-perception. It teaches simple skills for clearer conversations, boundary setting, and noticing negative self-talk tied to body image or low self-esteem. These skills are practical tools to use between sessions and in real situations.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tess collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what the client finds useful and what produces measurable change.

Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing check-ins from different locations. Some formats may be shorter or require less bandwidth, which can help when scheduling around work or caregiving commitments.