LPC, 6 years of experience
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.
Tessa works with clients 16 and older and offers mental health therapy services to individuals and couples. 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. During our first session, I would get to know what symptoms you're experiencing, and we will create goals together that support your well-being along with a rough outline for our work together.
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.
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 completed a certificate program in Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Sometimes looking more closely and evaluating one's thoughts, perceptions, and sensations can provide insight into various patterns or inclinations people experience. Collaboratively, we can create short and long term goals that support your mental health goals using homework assignments to provide accountability.
This practice is adaptable to individual needs to provide distress tolerance skills, mindfulness, interpersonal skills, and acceptance.
Integrating evidence-based clinical practices with theoretical orientations that support the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. The interplay allows for a holistic approach towards the behavior and psychology of health-promoting beliefs and attitudes individuals present with.