Online Stress therapists in Washington, D.C. DC
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Jennifer Masters
Life Coach, Ba Psychology, CF Thanatology, D Kessler – Grief Grief Coach Certif,M Devine – Grief Coach Certif
Stress is a major part of grief because death changes daily life in a way the mind and body cannot easily absorb. A person who was part of your everyday world is suddenly no longer there, and that absence can feel shocking, unnatural, and impossible to make sense of. The permanence of death, the disruption of routines, the empty bedroom, the quiet house, the missed future, and the reality of never seeing that person again can create intense emotional and physical stress.
Grief-related stress can also come from triggers, looping thoughts, forgetfulness, irritability, exhaustion, loss of interest in people or hobbies, and the feeling that your thoughts are no longer fully in your control. A song, a coffee shop, a date, a smell, or an ordinary place can suddenly bring the loss back with force. These reactions can feel frightening because they are different from who you were before the loss.
As a certified grief coach, I support adults by acknowledging that these reactions make sense. I explain where grief-related stress comes from in plain, human language, without psychobabble, and help clients understand why their mind and body may be responding this way. I also offer practical tools to cope with triggers, manage overwhelming thoughts, soften the stress response, and move through daily life with more steadiness and support.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Clear Path Counseling and Wellness Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPC
Brad provides trauma-informed counseling for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family challenges. These difficulties can affect every area of life, including emotional well-being, physical health, work performance, relationships, and overall sense of stability and fulfillment.
Brad takes a holistic and trauma-focused approach to therapy, helping clients understand and address the underlying emotional, psychological, and life experiences that may be contributing to distress. Rather than focusing only on symptom management, therapy works to identify root causes and develop lasting change that supports emotional balance and improved daily functioning.
As an experienced trauma therapist and EMDR therapist, Brad integrates EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), trauma-informed counseling, emotional regulation strategies, and holistic therapeutic approaches to help clients process past experiences, reduce emotional reactivity, and build healthier coping patterns. Therapy is designed to support both immediate relief and long-term healing.
Clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or as though stress and anxiety are controlling their lives. Brad’s approach focuses on helping clients regain a sense of control, build resilience, and develop practical tools to manage emotional challenges more effectively. The goal is to shift from feeling managed by stress to feeling grounded, capable, and in control of one’s life.
Therapy is collaborative, supportive, and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. Brad works with clients to create meaningful, sustainable changes that improve relationships, strengthen emotional well-being, and support a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Healing is possible. With the right support, clients can move beyond chronic stress and emotional overwhelm and build a life characterized by greater clarity, stability, and purpose.
28 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Kristen W. Green
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
I assist clients with general stress coping, largely through cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and distress tolerance skill building.
21 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Lee Chase
Psychologist, Ph.D.
The pandemic has magnified our stress levels. We will identify your specific areas of concern, work on clarifying your goals for how you want to feel and be, and increase your coping skills repertoire.
32 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Erin Severe
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily demands? Do you have unresolved trauma from past experiences which make it difficult to function? Utilizing a Cognitive Behavior (CBT) approach, we will help develop new ways to respond to stress and help you take charge of your life.
18 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Dr. JD Wright
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I address anxiety, life transitions, stress, and trauma, and also welcome those without a specific diagnosis who are simply striving for improved well-being. The journey can be challenging to navigate alone, but recognizing the need for support is the first courageous step towards breaking free from stagnation and experiencing genuine, transformative change. If you're motivated for change but need support finding your path, I'm here.
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Rising Calm Center
Professional Christian Counselor, MS, CMHC, CLC
What does it feel like when you start your day?....... Do you wake already tense, behind, or bracing for what’s next?
Too many of us live with the constant hum of stress—tight shoulders, racing thoughts, shallow breaths—wondering when peace will finally come.
What would it mean if you could begin and end your day with calm confidence? Not just managing stress, but being free from it—by resetting your nervous system and learning to live from a place of grounded peace.
At Rising Calm Center, our Christian counselors help you break out of the cycle of overthinking, overworking, and overwhelm. We combine faith-based wisdom with evidence-based methods—CBT, DBT, ACT, and somatic regulation—to retrain your body and mind toward lasting calm.
Together, we’ll help you:
• Release chronic tension and burnout patterns
• Rebuild clarity, focus, and emotional balance
• Set healthy boundaries and restore rest
• Reconnect with God’s peace amid life’s pressure
We offer same-week appointments, in-person and virtual sessions, and a sliding fee scale that works with any insurance or budget—so getting help is easy and stress-free.
You don’t have to live in constant overdrive. With the right tools and support, peace can become your new normal.
Call or email Rising Calm Center today for your free consultation—and start finding calm again, one breath at a time.
14 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Renee Woodall
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Stress can build over time or strike suddenly, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, tense, or exhausted. In midlife and retirement, stress often comes from changing roles, family demands, health concerns, or the pressure to hold everything together. In therapy, we’ll identify what’s fueling your stress and work on practical tools to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and more able to meet life’s challenges with steadiness.
27 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Heather Watson-Perez
Psychologist, PhD
I help clients manage stress related to work, school, relationships, and daily life demands. Therapy focuses on identifying sources of stress, developing effective coping strategies, and improving overall balance. My goal is to help clients feel more grounded, resilient, and in control of their lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Loren Conaway, PhD
Psychologist, PhD
Stress is inherent in daily functioning and often fuels anxiety and/or depression. Stress management treatment is personalized but generally related to cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and overall self-care.
37 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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MindOverHealing Therapies
Hypnotherapist, CHt
In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an almost ubiquitous part of daily life. While some stress can be beneficial, motivating individuals to meet deadlines or perform at their best, chronic stress can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical health. Hypnotherapy, a therapeutic practice that utilizes the power of suggestion and visualization, offers a unique and effective method for managing stress. By addressing the underlying psychological triggers of stress and promoting relaxation and positive thinking, hypnotherapy can help individuals achieve a more balanced and harmonious state of mind.
3 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Ashika Dickerson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Chronic stress can affect every aspect of your life, impacting your mood, sleep, focus, physical health, relationships, and overall well-being. I provide a personalized, concierge-level approach to help you identify the sources of stress, strengthen healthy coping strategies, and restore balance. Through comprehensive evaluation, evidence-based treatment, and practical tools tailored to your unique needs, my goal is to help you build resilience, improve daily functioning, and feel more in control of your life.
1 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Tatiana Turo-Handy, PsyD., PMH-C
Psychologist, PsyD. PMH-C
Stress can build quietly or hit all at once, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, tense, and emotionally drained. As a bilingual (Spanish/English) psychologist, I provide supportive, evidence‑based therapy to help individuals understand the sources of their stress, calm their nervous system, and develop healthier ways to cope. Together, we work on reducing mental overload, improving emotional regulation, and creating sustainable routines that support balance and well‑being.
10 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Dr. Christopher Lowery, DHSc, CLCP
Clinical Health Practitioner, Board-Certified Life Care Planner
This component offer the development of coping strategies, emotional regulation skills, and practical tools to navigate daily challenges and improve overall well-being.
24 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Molly Rosenstein
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can impact your well-being and daily functioning. I work with clients to identify stress triggers and develop effective coping strategies tailored to their unique needs. Combining evidence-based approaches with compassionate support, we’ll build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and help you regain balance and calm in your life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Cindy Haines, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
Chronic stress can take a toll on both your mental and physical health, leading to anxiety, burnout, and a reduced quality of life. At Stress & Anxiety Services, we help individuals manage and reduce stress through evidence-based approaches tailored to each person's needs. Our treatment includes: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and changing the negative thought patterns that contribute to stress. Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Teaching strategies to calm the mind and regulate the body’s stress response. Time Management and Problem-Solving Skills: Helping you better manage your workload and responsibilities to reduce stress. Stress Management Training: Developing long-term habits for handling stress effectively. Through secure telehealth services, we offer the support you need to regain control over stress and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
25 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
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Dr. Olivia Blandford
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Stress is an important and inevitable part of life, but things can go haywire when it starts to take over. Together, we can identify what is driving your stress, how it manifests, and what changes we can make to
6 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Salvadore Coaching LLC
Life Coach, Holistic Life Coach, Certified Breathwork Instructor, Certified Hypnotist
Stress can be more than a burden—it can be information. It often reveals what you care about, and where you’ve been carrying too much alone. When stress is treated only as something to eliminate, we can miss the message underneath it: unclear boundaries, unsustainable responsibilities, unresolved emotions, or a life that’s become overly organized around urgency.
In our work together, we slow down the stress cycle and identify the patterns that keep it going—overcommitment, perfectionism, people-pleasing, overthinking, or difficulty resting. We then build practical tools for emotional regulation, clearer priorities, and healthier boundaries. The goal isn’t just to feel less stressed, but to use stress wisely—so it becomes a catalyst for clarity, resilience, and a more sustainable way of living.
14 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
Stress
Elisha S Lee
Counselor/Therapist, NCCA CTCC CPC
Our Stress counseling services are designed to assist individuals in managing and reducing stress, leading to a more balanced and fulfilling life. Understanding that stress affects everyone differently and can stem from a variety of sources—whether personal, professional, or societal—our approach is personalized and holistic. We aim to equip individuals with effective coping mechanisms and strategies to navigate the complexities of stress, prevent burnout, and improve overall well-being.
Techniques and Supports for Stress Management
* Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change thought patterns contributing to stress.
* Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to cultivate awareness and presence, reducing stress reactivity.
* Skill Development in areas such as time management, problem-solving, and assertive communication to tackle common sources of stress more effectively.
* Breathing Exercises and Relaxation Techniques to physiologically reduce the stress response and promote calmness.
* Lifestyle Counseling to address dietary, exercise, and sleep habits that can influence stress levels.
Goals of Stress Counseling
Our Stress Counseling aims to:
* Empower individuals to recognize and understand their unique stress triggers and responses.
* Equip clients with a diverse toolkit of coping strategies and techniques to manage stress proactively.
* Promote a healthier lifestyle that supports stress reduction and boosts resilience to future stressors.
* Encourage the practice of self-care and setting healthy boundaries to safeguard mental and emotional well-being.
* Facilitate the development of a more positive and adaptable mindset towards stress and life challenges.
Navigating stress requires a comprehensive approach that considers the mind, body, and lifestyle. Our counseling services aim to unravel the complexities of stress, providing individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to manage it effectively. By fostering resilience, enhancing coping strategies, and promoting a holistic approach to well-being, we support our clients in transforming their relationship with stress for a more peaceful and productive life.
9 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC
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Sara Fraser
Psychologist, PhD
Our world is so stressful and impacts our systems on all levels-bodily, relational, communal, familial. Work to understand the signs and sources of stress and how to navigate those can be very important to shedding the negative implications of navigating toxic systems and environments and how those can come to impair and disable healthy functioning. Mindfulness and mindful self-compassion can particularly inform this work as does right action such boundary setting and bolstering communication.
26 Years Experience
Online in Washington, DC (Online Only)
Washington's identity as the center of American political life creates a distinct mental health environment where therapists frequently address political burnout, moral injury, and the psychological toll of careers in government, advocacy, nonprofit work, and public policy. The city has a highly educated and driven professional demographic, and therapists specializing in perfectionism, ambition-related anxiety, and navigating high-stakes careers are consistently in demand. DC's large Black professional community and its diverse immigrant population from Africa, Central America, South Asia, and East Asia make culturally affirming and multilingual care especially important. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and GW Hospital provide institutional mental health anchors alongside the city's dense and sophisticated independent therapy community.
Stress therapists in Washington, D.C. Statistics
Stress therapists in Washington, D.C. average 17 years of experience and charge around $208 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Stress (100%), Anxiety or Fears (91%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$208
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Stress |
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 65% | Self Esteem |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Social Anxiety |