- 20 years experience
- Client-centered care
- CBT and existential
About Teresa
Teresa creates an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on understanding current difficulties and building practical ways to cope. She encourages a hopeful, forward-looking mindset while acknowledging how painful past experiences can be.
Her work draws on client-centered approaches that prioritize the person’s own goals and perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try new patterns that reduce distress. Existential ideas are woven in to help people find meaning and personal direction when life feels confusing.
Teresa has supported people through life changes, parenting stress, caregiving burden, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and career struggles. She also addresses attachment, codependency, communication problems, and blended family challenges. Her practice includes attention to both emotional struggles and practical day-to-day coping.
People who reach out can expect a straightforward, compassionate approach. Teresa emphasizes collaboration and small steps that fit into everyday life. If you want someone to listen and help you find ways forward, she offers that steady presence.
How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set their own goals. This approach can help with stress, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include tracking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. CBT is useful for practical coping and building new routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa works together with each person to decide what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and making scheduling easier. It can allow shorter check-ins during a workday, reduce time away from caregiving or other duties, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and comfort.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teresa help with?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar concerns.
How would you describe Teresa's therapy style?
Her style is open and nonjudgmental, focusing on collaboration. She listens to a person's goals and uses practical coping steps alongside meaning-focused conversations.
What is her professional background?
Teresa has 20 years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and life issues in New York.
What are Teresa's credentials and location?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, NY LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.