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Teresia Medley-Hood

Teresia Medley-Hood

(she/her)

LISW-CP
10 years of experience
Empowering
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual

Hi there, I'm Teresia! Do you feel overwhelmed by challenging relationships with loved ones, friends or co-workers? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? I help people just like you manage anxiety and avoid burnout. Together, we can identify what's not working and get you back to balance. We'll use a holistic approach, addressing the needs in all aspects of your life. I will integrate mindfulness and CBT to help you develop a stronger relationship with yourself. My area of expertise includes anxiety issues, stress, anger management, depression, coping skills and mood disorders including bipolar. Whether you're dealing with everyday stress, relationship issues or cycles of anxiety and depression, I'm here to help. Seeking therapy can feel scary but you're making the right choice. You deserve a safe space to heal and grow. In our sessions together, I'll meet you with compassion and evidence-based techniques so you can overcome the hangups and habits holding you back. Let's work together!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together, we will collaboratively complete a comprehensive assessment that outlines your demographics, background and presenting issues. We will then discuss and develop a treatment plan which will guide our working relationship together. We will focus on And prioritize the issues that brought you into therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strengths are working with individuals, adults, the elderly and families to become empowered by using integrative approaches and implementing the most up-to-date research-based treatments while adapting these tools to meet your unique needs thus improving your quality of life! I work with you to identify specific problems that are in the way of your progress, and resolve them by using practical solutions to help you heal, grow and ultimately become the best version of yourself!

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I was trained in this method over 10 years ago and feel confident in the positive outcomes of approach. I would use this approach to assist client in understanding and identifying the correlation between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. This technique is effective with clients struggling with anxiety, depression and SA use

Psychoeducation

I have over 8 years of higher education and understands the importance of ensuring that people understand their diagnosis, treatment methods and other information that’s vital to the client.

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

Often times there may be a “quick” solution to a given issue. I would utilize this approach to assist the client in prioritizing their needs and implement a pragmatic solution in the moment.