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Online Anxiety & Depression Therapy

Find Relief, Restore Balance, and Feel Like Yourself Again

Living with anxiety or depression can feel overwhelming, isolating, and exhausting. If you’re struggling with constant worry, emotional heaviness, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others, you don’t have to face it alone.

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As a California-licensed therapist, Mary Sue Abernethy provides online therapy for anxiety and depression that helps you feel supported, grounded, and empowered — all from the comfort of your home. Teletherapy allows clients across California to access meaningful, effective care without the stress of commuting or rigid schedules.

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Understanding Anxiety and Depression

Anxiety and depression can show up in many ways, and they often overlap. You may experience one, the other, or both at the same time.

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Anxiety may include:

  • Constant worry or racing thoughts

  • Feeling on edge or overwhelmed

  • Difficulty relaxing or sleeping

  • Physical symptoms such as tightness, restlessness, or fatigue

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Depression may include:

  • Persistent sadness or numbness

  • Loss of motivation or interest in things you once enjoyed

  • Low energy or exhaustion

  • Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or self-criticism

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These experiences are not personal failures — they are signals that something within you needs attention, care, and support.

Online Counseling

Teletherapy allows you to:

  • Attend sessions from a safe, familiar environment

  • Maintain consistency even with a busy schedule

  • Reduce stress related to travel or time constraints

  • Receive care using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform

Research shows that online therapy is just as effective as in-person therapy for anxiety and depression — especially when clients feel comfortable and supported in their own space.

Who Can Benefit

Mary Sue works with adults who may be experiencing:

  • Chronic stress or overwhelm

  • Generalized anxiety, panic, or social anxiety

  • Low mood, sadness, or emotional numbness

  • Life transitions, grief, or burnout

  • Anxiety or depression connected to relationships, health, or self-esteem

Therapy can also help if you feel “high functioning” on the outside but emotionally drained or disconnected on the inside.

Compassionate Approach

Mary Sue takes a holistic, mind-body approach to anxiety and depression, recognizing that emotional well-being is influenced by thoughts, experiences, stress, and the nervous system.

Therapy may include:

  • Identifying patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood

  • Developing tools to regulate stress and emotional responses

  • Exploring past experiences that shape present reactions

  • Building self-compassion and emotional resilience

  • Learning practical strategies to feel more grounded and balanced

Why Online Counseling?

Mary Sue’s goal is to help you move beyond simply “coping” and toward feeling more present, connected, and at ease in your daily life.

  • Accessible care anywhere in California

  • Safe and confidential virtual sessions

  • Personalized support tailored to your needs

  • Improved emotional regulation and stress management

  • Greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding

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How To Get Started

Beginning therapy can feel like a big step — but it’s also a powerful act of self-care.

  1. Schedule a free consultation to talk about what you’re experiencing and ask questions.

  2. Choose a comfortable, private space for your secure online sessions.

  3. Begin therapy focused on relief, insight, and sustainable emotional health.

Book your consultation today and take the first step toward feeling more grounded, supported, and hopeful.

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