It really does

but I'm sure it helps to be in a place like that. far away from cities and (light) pollution.

100%
Where I live I can barely see any stars at all — maybe one or two satellites here and there. Stars are a rarity here
But if you have a chance to see at least 5-10 stars in a night sky, you should definitely observe them, especially in times when you feel a bit anxious or stressed — at least for me it's a very calming experience :)