Tessa Walls
Tessa Walls
(she/her)
Tessa Walls, LCPC is a dedicated therapist who offers telehealth services specializing in guiding clients through life’s transitions with compassion and professionalism. She brings a wealth of knowledge in grief, relationship conflict, life changes, college and career counseling, self-esteem, neurodivergence, and spirituality in therapy. She has expertise in working with clients with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Holding a Certificate of Advanced Study in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University Maryland and a Master's degree from the University of Maryland College Park in Clinical Psychological Science.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Tessa works with clients 16 and older and offers client-focused individual and couples therapy. Tessa believes in meeting clients where they are and providing a supportive space for personal growth and transformation. She has open availability and is excited to get to work with new clients.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Tessa enjoys working with people of a variety of relationships and sexual orientations such as the LGBTQIA+ community and she identifies as a kink-aware professional. She is also a published author in scholarly journals including the Journal of Psychiatric Research, showcasing her commitment to advancing therapeutic research.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Tessa has worked previously at the National Institute of Mental Health conducting clinical research with treatment-resistant depression. She integrates both evidence-based practices and a holistic approach to support emotional healing and resilience. She is enthusiastic in her engagement with clients in various stages of change. Her therapeutic approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and she is completing a certificate program in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
About Tessa Walls
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Mind-body approach
Integrating evidence-based clinical practices with theoretical orientations that support the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul. The interplay allows for a holistic approach towards the behavior and psychology of health-promoting beliefs and attitudes individuals present with.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Sometimes looking more closely and evaluating the truthfulness of one's thoughts, perceptions, and sensations can provide insight into various patterns or inclinations people experience.
Strength-Based
As humans we all have innate capabilities and skills which we can cue into so we can translate skills across various dimensions of health and well-being. Starting with the foundations, we can build off those and create a system with even more strength and confidence.