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Anxiety Therapists Available in Modesto

This page is for people in Modesto looking for online therapists who work with anxiety. It helps you compare clinicians by specialties, approaches, and what they focus on in sessions. Look for providers who mention anxiety, panic, avoidance, or stress management, and note modalities like CBT, ACT, or exposure therapy. Remember that a California license covers the whole state, so being available to clients in Modesto is the same licensing-wise as anywhere else in California. Use the profiles to compare style, focus areas, and stated experience to find someone who fits your needs.

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  1. 1. Blanca Nicassio, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Female

    California LMFT for stress anxiety and relationships

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Anger · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Blanca Online sessions
  2. 2. Shemeram 'Shari' Lachin, LCSW

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Affirming LCSW focused on lasting change

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · LGBT · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Shemeram Online sessions
  3. 3. Sharon Peterson, LCSW

    9 years in practice · English · Female

    Compassionate LCSW supporting anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes · ADHD

    Continue with Sharon Online sessions
  4. 4. Keith Chilton, LMFT

    30 years in practice · English · Male

    Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy

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  5. 5. Yasmin Philipos, LMFT

    14 years in practice · English · Female

    LMFT focused on stress and anxiety support

    Works with Stress, Anxiety

    Continue with Yasmin Online sessions
  6. 6. Claudia Smith, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Female

    California LCSW with 40 years experience

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Self esteem · Depression · ADHD

    Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Claudia Online sessions
  7. 7. Sharon Bass, LMFT

    7 years in practice · English · Female

    Collaborative LMFT specializing in life transitions

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Grief · Career · Coping with life changes · Compassion fatigue

    Continue with Sharon Online sessions
  8. 8. Michelle Varady, LCSW

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    LCSW focused on trauma and recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Mindfulness Therapy

    Continue with Michelle Online sessions
  9. 9. Tiffany Whittington, LMFT

    10 years in practice · English · Female

    Experienced California LMFT for anxiety and trauma

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Tiffany Online sessions
  10. 10. Sheryl Cook, CA Psychologist

    36 years in practice · English · Female

    California psychologist for stress and life changes

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Sleeping · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes

    Continue with Sheryl Online sessions
  11. 11. Jared Maloney, LMFT

    8 years in practice · English · Male

    LMFT for anxiety, relationships, and trauma recovery

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Self esteem · Depression

    Approaches Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Continue with Jared Online sessions
  12. 12. Joseph Tillman, LCSW

    40 years in practice · English · Male

    LCSW with 40 years supporting emotional healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Grief · Depression

    Continue with Joseph Online sessions
  13. 13. Earl Barrios, LPCC

    38 years in practice · English · Male

    Support for anxiety, relationships, and trauma healing

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Depression

    Approaches Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy · Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Continue with Earl Online sessions
  14. 14. Sophia Dyer, LCSW

    5 years in practice · English · Female

    Support for anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Parenting · Self esteem · Depression

    Continue with Sophia Online sessions
  15. 15. Dr. Katherine Phillips, LMFT

    12 years in practice · English · Female

    Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Depression · Coping with life changes

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About anxiety therapy for people in Modesto

Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in California and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in California regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Modesto can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.

2,457 therapists match this page, all of whom name anxiety among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.

What to compare

  • Credential. LMFT, LCSW and LPCC are different training routes to the same licensed practice. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
  • Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
  • What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
  • Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
  • Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.

How online sessions work

Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.

Therapy in Modesto

Modesto has a population of about 218,464. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.

Common questions

How do I choose between therapists who offer different anxiety approaches?

Start by identifying what feels most useful to you: skills-based approaches like CBT teach coping techniques, while ACT focuses on values and acceptance. Consider whether you want exposure-based work for panic or phobias, or a therapy that addresses underlying patterns. Read provider descriptions for stated approaches and ask about how they handle anxiety in an initial contact.

Can I see a California-licensed therapist online if I live in Modesto?

Yes. A California license covers the whole state, so clinicians who are licensed in California can work with clients in Modesto. Confirm that the provider explicitly states they are available to clients in Modesto before scheduling. Licensing keeps geographic barriers minimal for online care within the state.

What should I ask about anxiety in the first session or intake?

Ask how the clinician assesses anxiety severity and triggers, which techniques they commonly use, and whether they have experience with panic, social anxiety, or trauma-related anxiety. Also ask how they measure progress and what a typical session focuses on. These questions help you gauge fit and how they tailor treatment to anxiety.

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