- Strengths-based approach
- Skill-focused work
- Collaborative goal setting
About Teresa
Teresa Turco is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and problems with addiction. She also supports those coping with trauma, abuse, and symptoms of bipolar disorder. Teresa takes a practical, strengths-based approach and focuses on small steps that build toward bigger changes.
Teresa draws on methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among others. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try new ways of responding, and practice skills that reduce distress. Conversations are grounded and action-oriented so people leave with clear steps to use between visits.
Her background includes eight years of clinical experience working in California. That work has included helping people with grief and loss, chronic pain and illness, caregiver stress, and substance use concerns. She has also supported clients dealing with family of origin issues, attachment and abandonment wounds, and struggles with guilt or shame.
Teresa uses motivational interviewing techniques when people are weighing change. She also offers client-centered listening so people feel heard while they sort things out. The goal is to cooperate with each person to set realistic goals and find workable strategies that fit their life.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Teresa works in English and practices as a California LCSW.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and when making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more helpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and managing symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a gentle conversational style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build readiness to take next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. She combines listening with practical skill teaching so clients can try tools between sessions and adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or letting people choose a setup that feels manageable that day. Many licensed professionals find that skills practice, behavior experiments, and values-based planning adapt well to remote sessions, and Teresa uses those kinds of practical exercises in her approach.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Teresa address in therapy?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar symptoms, along with related concerns such as attachment, codependency, and chronic illness.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered listening to match each person's needs.
What is her clinical background?
Teresa has eight years of professional experience working with people on mood, addiction, trauma, and grief-related concerns in clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with Teresa?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.