- 26 years experience
- School system expertise
- Trauma and mood focus
About Theresa
She has extensive background working with children and adolescents, including more than a decade on child and adolescent psychiatric units. In that role she assessed youth with conditions such as ADD, oppositional defiant disorder, Tourette syndrome, autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, eating disorders, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Theresa also spent many years as a school psychologist in public schools, developing individualized education programs and 504 plans. That work gave her hands-on experience with the educational and legal aspects of school systems and with monitoring student progress over time.
In private practice she has focused on post-traumatic stress, anger management, depression, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity concerns in both children and adults. She draws on a range of approaches to match the needs of each person who comes for help.
Theresa works in Pennsylvania and conducts therapy in English. Her profile notes experience with living with chronic pain, illness, and disability as part of broader clinical focus areas. To start, readers can use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take small, committed actions toward a meaningful life. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for mood, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships affect current connection and trust, and can help with intimacy challenges, relationship patterns, and grief.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. Sessions may include skill practice, feedback, and planning for real-life situations so progress can carry over between meetings.
The therapist's session formats are not listed here, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy lives, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or avoiding the need for a camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably. Licensed professionals can work with these methods in a way that supports daily routines and ongoing care.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship and family stress, grief, coping with life changes, chronic illness or pain, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused, using methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered techniques, CBT, and DBT to match a person’s needs.
What background and experience does she bring?
She has 26 years of experience, including work on child and adolescent psychiatric units and long service as a school psychologist developing IEPs and 504 plans.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as PA Psychologist PS 006223 L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.