(she/her)
My approach is solution focused with the belief that you are coming to me for ideas and strategies that you may not have tried before. It is a collaborative approach that is by invitation. That means if one skill set doesn't work for you, we can explore another which may be more in line with your experience. This is also known as a client centered approach.
When we meet for the first time, I will start by asking you what brought you to counseling and will ask some questions to get an idea of the characters and circumstances in your life.
I'm fairly interactive in that I listen, offer feedback, and check in with you about progress. I support you in seeing and feeling change.
I identify as
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a standard method for examining the thoughts behind your behavior with the focus on exploring if there might be alternative thoughts which may lead to trying different behaviors. In my practice I include the use of Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 8, 2026
We liked her a lot on our first session, we have already scheduled our next appointment. We dumped our life story and she was able to help us with communication skills, coping skills, etc.
June 1, 2026
Theresa was just what I hoped to find: warm, authentic, solution-oriented. I feel better about the situation and about my reaction to what happened. I have a plan of action moving forward. This first session achieved more than I expected. I intend to schedule another session.
May 29, 2026
I felt comfortable opening up with Theresa. I think I am talking too much perhaps. But she tends to redirect me to stay on topic (more or less). I do appreciate her laughing or at least chortling with me and appreciating my sense of humor. Hey, maybe I'm a good case study. It truly has been helpful for me through this transition of my favorite wife's' passing. And that's the whole point.