- Trauma and abuse focus
- Practical coping tools
- Hospital and outpatient experience
About Theresa
She spent many years working in psychiatric hospitals with teens and adults. More recently she has run a private outpatient practice helping people in the community. That mix of hospital and outpatient work informs how she notices patterns and offers realistic steps forward.
Theresa uses straightforward listening, problem solving, and practical coping tools. She helps people reframe thoughts, build new habits, and strengthen their day-to-day routine. When feelings feel overwhelming she focuses on small, manageable steps that restore a sense of control.
Theresa works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, sleep difficulties, anger, and ADHD. She also supports people facing caregiving stress, cancer-related challenges, body image issues, and career transitions.
In sessions she aims to be nonjudgmental and encouraging. Theresa partners with each person to assess their current struggles and set practical goals. She offers empathy, problem-solving, and resources so people can begin to rebuild confidence and move forward.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Theresa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action rather than getting stuck in worry or avoidance. Client-centered work emphasizes being heard and understood, which helps when someone feels overwhelmed or isolated. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change mood and behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Theresa treats the choice of method as collaborative and will help figure out what fits each person's goals and preferences. She adapts techniques so they fit real life and the problems someone brings to sessions.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to connect from different locations. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and Theresa will help match the practical setup to your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Theresa help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Theresa uses a practical, team-based style that emphasizes listening, problem solving, and building new coping skills together.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience in the mental health field, including many years in psychiatric hospitals and recent outpatient private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.