LCSW, 34 years of experience
It takes courage to reach out and make your mental health a priority, that is a strength and you are taking a wonderful first step. I believe everyone has the potential for self-growth and healing at any stage of life. I provide a nurturing and safe space for us to work as a team to identify your therapy goals and it's my priority to meet you where you are at in your journey. I will approach your challenges with support and openness to assist with the process of developing healthy, and useful coping strategies that work for you. My approach is client-centered and compassionate to help you build insight into how to move through the roadblocks and your healing journey. I believe in a client-led and respectful approach where you can experience unconditional acceptance and support as you develop healthy wellness strategies. Thank you for visiting my profile and I look forward to discussing how therapy may be an option for you. Sincerely Terese
Our first session is designed to have you feel seen, heard and met where you are at in your life journey. I focus on putting people at ease while feeling safe and understood. I Usually have some questions but try to allow a person to have control and autonomy about what they are willing and able to share in the first session. I also feel that it is important that we have a good fit together and I support anyone I meet who isn't sure, the time and space to get to know me and make the right decision for themselves as to who they feel most comfortable working with. Your comfort and trust are most important to me.
I have extensive experience with individuals recovering from medical trauma, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, illness, adjustment and recovery from family, life trauma and loss.
My ideal client is someone who is sincerely interested in healing, growth and insight from any of life's challenging experiences. I see each person as an individual and work with you to understand the therapy and strategies that work best for you in your unique situation. I listen to understand and try my best to connect with you in a way that helps you feel comfortable and heard. I feel I am able to serve anyone who is open to growth and healing, despite the initial fear of starting therapy which is common for all of us.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 21, 2025
Teresa is very understanding and helpful. She is willing to listen and support me. She is able to give proper advice for my questions and needs. I enjoy my sessions with her and feel as if I am speaking with a friend.
May 9, 2025
First of all, I feel that Terese is an attentive and respectful listener who sees me for who I am. Best of all, without minimizing my pain or my difficulties - which we dedicate time to as necessary - she's able to point out what I'm doing RIGHT and where she sees growth in me. Her approach is quite validating and encouraging, and I really appreciate it!
April 14, 2025
Very comfortable and effective
We work together to have insight into barriers that get in the way of self compassion, this enables us to collaborate towards decreasing shame and harsh self judgement so healing and growth can occur.
We work together to discover underlying trauma, loss and insight at your own pace to set the environment for processing emotions and healing.