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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician (NATC), and Personality Disorder Treatment Provider (C-PD). I create a supportive space where clients can process complex trauma, including betrayal trauma, and difficult family-of-origin patterns. I assist individuals recovering from environments shaped by abuse, neglect, abandonment, coercive control, chronic fear, and instability. My work addresses dynamics such as narcissistic family systems, enmeshment, family scapegoating, trauma bonds, antagonistic relationships, and addiction—often rooted in intergenerational trauma and nervous system dysregulation. I support clients in normalizing their emotions, feeling validated, and building greater resilience. I am certified as a DBT Clinician (C-DBT), Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), Mood Disorder Professional (CMDP), and ADHD Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP). I grew up in an environment with people who never discussed mental health; this sparked an early interest in the unspoken challenges I observed. As a dual major in psychology and sociology, my coursework was impactful. The lessons continued in graduate school, where I earned dual master’s degrees in social work and public administration. I interned at a domestic abuse shelter, a residential crisis center, and a community behavioral health facility, and completed specialized trauma-informed care training. My professional experience includes serving as a psychotherapist for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault; a behavioral specialist for children with autism, ADHD, and adjustment challenges; and a supervisor for social workers in county behavioral health. Additionally, I have led interdisciplinary teams of social workers and nurses in complex medical case management, and managed public health teams of case investigators, contact tracers, data analysts, and nurses during infectious disease outbreaks. I am deeply committed to helping clients recover from psychological and emotional harm, recognizing the serious impact these experiences can have on overall well-being.
In our first session, I partner with you to understand your background, current concerns, and goals for therapy. We’ll begin exploring any emotional, social, or psychological challenges you may be facing, at a pace that feels comfortable. My approach emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where you can begin building coping skills and increasing self-awareness. This initial session is primarily an opportunity for you to feel heard, ask questions, and determine whether this feels like the right fit. To support your journey, I incorporate psychoeducation to help you better understand your experiences, drawing on research-based information that supports both mental and physical well-being. Additionally, my training as a Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS) informs our discussions about the relationship between nutrition and mental health, when appropriate for your individual needs and treatment goals.
My approach is rooted in person-centered and strengths-based therapy, integrating validation, psychoeducation, open-mindedness, empowerment, and emotional support. I know how important it is to feel truly heard when discussing difficult experiences and challenging thoughts. I work collaboratively with clients, combining active listening with evidence-based interventions to build effective, sustainable coping strategies across different areas of life. I support individuals navigating a range of concerns, including trauma, stress, and life transitions. I have particular experience working with clients in early adulthood, many of whom value gaining a deeper understanding of the unique factors that influence their emotional well-being.
Change is often challenging because the brain likes familiar routines. Still, the brain can adjust and make new connections through a process called neuroplasticity. When we repeat specific thoughts and actions, those pathways become stronger. By intentionally practicing new ways of thinking and acting, we can begin to build healthier patterns and gradually release old habits that no longer serve us. I work best with clients who are open to this process—those who are willing to develop or deepen their self-awareness, reflect on their patterns, and actively engage in meaningful change. As a Certified Interpersonal Neurobiology (C-IPNB) Clinician, I include this science-backed framework to guide our collaborative work. Together, as we expand our understanding of how our thoughts and behaviors are connected, we typically create the space where true progress and healing can begin to emerge. Welcome to therapy. To ensure a clear understanding of our work together, please review this practice scope policy: Clinical Focus and Documentation Boundaries: To keep our sessions a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for your healing, my practice focuses strictly on providing clinical psychotherapy, psychoeducation, and resource support. To protect our therapeutic relationship and ensure objectivity, I do not take on outside administrative or evaluator roles. Therefore, this practice does not provide: ▪️ Letters for school attendance, academic programs, or fitness-for-duty evaluations. ▪️Letters for employers, human resources, or workplace accommodations. ▪️ Documentation or testimony for legal matters, lawsuits, or custody disputes. ▪️Disability-related paperwork. ▪️Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letters. This policy ensures our time together is always dedicated 100% to your personal growth and well-being. By continuing with the intake process, you acknowledge and agree to these boundaries of practice.
10 ratings with written reviews
August 13, 2026
Theresa is so knowledgeable and kind. I’m so happy that I get to work with her.
August 9, 2026
Truly a gem of a therapist! Very compassionate, understanding, and socially aware while remaining focused on providing solutions and support that is grounded in science and research. She’s been helping me navigate processing trauma and managing life dealing with ADHD symptoms and anxiety. Her knowledge has helped me understand myself better and provided me with tools I never had. And best of all I feel heard and seen not observed and labeled.
June 28, 2026
Theresa was absolutely amazing. Warmth, compassion, understanding and solution oriented.