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Often rebooked
I offer individual therapy grounded in an attachment-oriented framework, tailored to support individuals navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. Much of my work has focused on people living with chronic medical conditions, including those impacted by HIV/AIDS, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. Through my attachment-based lens to therapy, I help clients explore how past relationships shape their current experiences. I am pursuing AASECT Sex Therapy certification (currently under supervision with Jacqueline Mendez, LMFT, CST, CSTS). As such, I can work with individuals seeking specialized care in sexually related issues impacting their mental health and relationships. In our work together, we’ll explore how the past informs the present, while also focusing on building new, more secure patterns of connection, regulation, and self-understanding.
It is important that you feel comfortable with me and that you believe I am the right fit for you. In our first session together, we will start with an introduction. We will get to know each other to ensure that we are a good fit.
Having focused on an attachment framework, my greatest strength is focusing on the therapeutic relationship. I will aim to have our relationship be the safest and most secure relationship you have experienced. This will assist you in replicating that in other relationships. A second strength is that I am a direct therapist. While I am gentle, I do not hesitate to say what needs to be said.
Attachment wounds, childhood trauma, and relational trauma Sexual Health (sexual disorders, intimacy, and other sex therapy needs) HIV/AIDS, including medication adherence, stigma, grief/loss, trauma, and the daily realities. LGBTQ+ identity, relationships, and life transitions Chronic medical conditions, including the emotional, relational, and identity-related challenges that accompany long-term health issues Substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns Anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions
Attachment-based
I believe the most powerful tool in therapy is the relationship itself. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, seen, and supported, a space where we can build a secure therapeutic connection that becomes a model for healthier, more secure relationships in other areas of your life.
Sex Therapy
Pursuing AASECT Sex Therapy certification (currently under supervision with Jacqueline Mendez, LMFT, CST, CSTS).
2 ratings with written reviews
November 21, 2025
I feel very comfortable with Yessy. Certainly a pleasure to have met.
August 14, 2025
Have really enjoyed my sessions with Dr. Teran. I was looking for a therapist to address my C-PTSD and family trauma. Dr. Teran has been extremely helpful at recognizing some of my patterns and how they relate to my family dynamics. They're very aunthentic and supportive, while also challenging me to look at some of the narratives I've told myself from a different perspective. They're easy to talk to, and I appreciate the direct communication they provide. I highly recommend them!