- Warm collaborative style
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
About Teresa
Teresa Worthy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 21 years of clinical practice. She focuses on stress and anxiety alongside depression, self-esteem, addictions, ADHD, grief, and relationship concerns. Teresa aims for sessions that are practical, respectful, and free of stigmatizing labels.
Her approach blends several therapy styles to suit each person. She uses elements of cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered care, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical techniques, and emotionally focused work. Teresa adapts these methods to fit the problem at hand, whether it is coping with life changes, chronic pain or parenting strain.
Teresa has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and complex relationship dynamics. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, blended family issues, and challenges tied to aging or disability. Her background includes helping clients manage sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related concerns.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical steps. Teresa listens for what matters most, then helps clients try new strategies and behaviors. Many people find this hands-on style useful for building coping skills and making steady changes over time.
She practices from Mississippi and communicates in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Her approach blends several therapy styles to suit each person. She uses elements of cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered care, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical techniques, and emotionally focused work. Teresa adapts these methods to fit the problem at hand, whether it is coping with life changes, chronic pain or parenting strain.
Teresa has worked with people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and complex relationship dynamics. She also supports those facing caregiver stress, blended family issues, and challenges tied to aging or disability. Her background includes helping clients manage sleep problems, anger, and intimacy-related concerns.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical steps. Teresa listens for what matters most, then helps clients try new strategies and behaviors. Many people find this hands-on style useful for building coping skills and making steady changes over time.
She practices from Mississippi and communicates in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Oregon
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values while building skills to tolerate discomfort.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers clear, structured tools to change unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, and together they decide which tools to try first. That collaborative planning often continues as progress is tracked and adjustments are made.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online therapy can make it easier to check in during a lunch break or keep consistent appointments when life gets hectic. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking to know what will work best for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Teresa commonly address?
She works with stress and anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, and caregiver or parenting strain.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is warm and interactive, combining practical skills work with supportive listening. Sessions focus on respectful, nonjudgmental collaboration.
How much experience does she have?
Teresa brings 21 years of experience in counseling a wide range of concerns, including trauma, domestic violence aftermath, and complex relationship dynamics.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.