The decision to attend therapy sessions can be difficult because of the stigma surrounding mental health. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, having difficulties with important relationships in your life, trying to adjust to a new setting, a new culture, or new stage of life, you made the right decision. Teresa is a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP). She is a highly skilled clinician with over ten years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental health disorders. Teresa believes that everyone should have the opportunity to feel and process typical human emotions and struggles in a safe environment. She has successfully worked with, for, and serviced a diverse group of individuals, including children, adults, and couples. Teresa has helped her clients with overcoming a variety of symptoms and emotional difficulties by providing practical and effective ways to cope with stressors impacting clients daily lives.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Clients have described Teresa as genuine and caring. Teresa provides a non-judgmental environment where clients are comfortable exploring different issues. She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to feel, experience and process typical human emotions and struggles in a safe environment. During the initial session Teresa is very detailed about the therapeutic relationship, confidentiality and the therapeutic process. She strongly believes that trust is the foundation of a successful therapeutic relationship.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
In sessions, Teresa, uses a variety of techniques from several modalities of therapy, such as, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. She emphasizes building a therapeutic relationship with clients based on trust and empathy with a focus on person-in-environment.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Teresa has the ability to relate to a wide range of people from different walks of life. Her warmth and empathy set the tone for open and sincere therapy sessions, which provide clients the opportunity to share feelings, thoughts and events without fear of judgement.