Find an Emotional Regulation Therapist
Browse therapists who help with emotional regulation. Watch their intro videos to find the right fit before booking.
Godfrey Benjamin
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Godfrey Benjamin
Holly Gunn
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Holly Gunn
Erik Reuter

Erik Reuter
Jason Colero

Jason Colero
Dr. Karanvir Singh

Dr. Karanvir Singh
Emily Rusyn

Emily Rusyn
Hayley Sarjeant

Hayley Sarjeant
Victoria Gabriele

Victoria Gabriele
Alexa Wolfe

Alexa Wolfe
Kristen Parselias

Kristen Parselias
Shelley Quan

Shelley Quan
Hanna Verhagen

Hanna Verhagen
Kelly Collins

Kelly Collins
Shaye Hutchinson
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Shaye Hutchinson
Jessica Sloan

Jessica Sloan
Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk

Dr. Chasidy Karpiuk
Tanasha Wilkinson
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Tanasha Wilkinson
Corey Lesperance

Corey Lesperance
Jennifer Rocha
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Jennifer Rocha
Nikki Goldman-Stroh
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Nikki Goldman-Stroh
Lindsey Salloway

Lindsey Salloway
Lauren Kolyn

Lauren Kolyn
Cathy-Jo Shortt

Cathy-Jo Shortt
Justin Leung

Justin Leung
Tarni Kaur

Tarni Kaur
Ratiba Yasin
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Ratiba Yasin
Shannon Gagnon

Shannon Gagnon
Khysandra Lee

Khysandra Lee
Aditi Pathare

Aditi Pathare
Kristin Michie
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Kristin Michie
Jordan Kritzinger

Jordan Kritzinger
Vanessa Liu
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Vanessa Liu
Christine Scovell

Christine Scovell
Nicole Lobo
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Nicole Lobo
Divya Gulati

Divya Gulati
Ashley Wass

Ashley Wass
Kate Newby

Kate Newby
Monica Andrus

Monica Andrus
Rima Sehgal

Rima Sehgal
Ciara Williams

Ciara Williams
Jennifer Henderson

Jennifer Henderson
Kelly Budenz
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Kelly Budenz
Shannon Bradley

Shannon Bradley
Calum Ramsay
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Calum Ramsay
Kaitlin Klimosko

Kaitlin Klimosko
Virlyn Collantes

Virlyn Collantes
Michael Wassef
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Michael Wassef
Katie Harry

Katie Harry
Maria Chaplick

Maria Chaplick
Lea Konforte

Lea Konforte
Sofia Diaz

Sofia Diaz
Michael Chu

Michael Chu
Lydia Azaribe

Lydia Azaribe
Alanna Kiser

Alanna Kiser
Dennis Keefe

Dennis Keefe
Megan Sherback

Megan Sherback
Anastasia Sutulova

Anastasia Sutulova
Ean Burchell

Ean Burchell
Marie Schoppen

Marie Schoppen
Sonya Salonen Cornies

Sonya Salonen Cornies
Michèle Dawn

Michèle Dawn
Shane Pokroy

Shane Pokroy
Corinna Killeen

Corinna Killeen
Elena Serra
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Elena Serra
Nisha Sangwan

Nisha Sangwan
Thiviyan Sithganesan

Thiviyan Sithganesan
Grace Johner

Grace Johner
Meagan Gallacher

Meagan Gallacher
Alicia Panchal

Alicia Panchal
Jane Aure
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Jane Aure
Amy O'Coin
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Amy O'Coin
Alaleh Shakourianfard

Alaleh Shakourianfard
Stephanie Moncada

Stephanie Moncada
Margaret Hux

Margaret Hux
Nicholas Balaisis

Nicholas Balaisis
Halyna Polityka

Halyna Polityka
Jupiter Vaughan
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Jupiter Vaughan
Erica Berman

Erica Berman
Daisie Auty

Daisie Auty
Christy McLeod

Christy McLeod
Gwyneth Hodgins

Gwyneth Hodgins
C. Nicole MacLeod

C. Nicole MacLeod
Molly McBride
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Molly McBride
Cassandra Fezzuoglio

Cassandra Fezzuoglio
Lauren Gaudet
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Lauren Gaudet

Therapy is hard work.
Emotional regulation refers to the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions effectively. It involves being aware of what you're feeling, understanding why, and responding in ways that align with your values and goals. Strong emotional regulation doesn't mean suppressing feelings—it means navigating them skillfully.
Therapy can help you understand your emotional patterns and develop practical strategies for managing intense feelings. A therapist may introduce techniques like mindfulness, grounding exercises, or cognitive reframing. Over time, you may find yourself better able to pause before reacting and respond to situations more intentionally.
Your therapist will likely explore how you currently experience and respond to emotions. Sessions may involve identifying triggers, learning to recognize early signs of emotional escalation, and practicing new coping strategies. The work often involves both understanding the roots of your patterns and building practical skills for day-to-day situations.
On First Session, you can filter by specialty to find therapists who work with emotional regulation. Each therapist has an intro video so you can get a sense of their style before booking. Credentials are verified during onboarding, and you can book your first session directly online. Book a free consultation to get started.
If you often feel overwhelmed by your emotions, struggle to manage anger or anxiety, or find that your reactions create problems in relationships or work, therapy can help. Emotional regulation skills are learnable at any age, and building them can improve many areas of your life.
Browse therapists on First Session who specialize in emotional regulation. Watch their intro videos to find someone who feels like a good fit. When you're ready, book your first session directly through the platform. Many therapists offer both online and in-person options. Start your search here.