- Addictions and depression
- Codependency and attachment
- Trauma informed care
About Teresa
Teresa Maguire is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people navigate addiction, depression, relationship stress, and trauma. She works with clients who face issues related to body image, attachment and abandonment, gender dysphoria, sexual assault, and codependency. Teresa aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for each person who comes in.
Teresa tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. She listens first to understand what matters most and then helps set clear, manageable steps. Expect practical talk about coping skills, relationship patterns, and decision making rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all advice.
Her years in the field mean she has supported people through crises and longer-term growth. She draws on approaches that have evidence behind them and adapts them to the situation in the room. That might mean focused work on boundaries, cravings, processing traumatic memories, or improving communication skills.
Teresa emphasizes respect and sensitivity in every session. She helps people name unhelpful patterns and practice new behaviors between meetings. Progress is paced to what the person can manage and aims at clearer choices and steadier daily routines.
People who want to begin are invited to take a first step and see if Teresa’s style feels right. She encourages honest conversation about goals and practical concerns from the very first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change patterns that cause distress. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression and addiction; it uses straightforward skill practice and homework to build new habits. Another approach emphasizes working with attachment and relationship patterns by tracking how people respond in close connections and practicing different ways of setting boundaries and asking for needs.Finding the best approach is often a collaborative process. Teresa will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as progress and feedback indicate. The aim is to find practical tools that feel manageable and relevant to daily life.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can allow focused check-ins, skill practice between meetings, and smoother continuity when life is hectic. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and communication styles to make remote work effective for the concerns listed above.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Teresa address?
She works with addictions, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as codependency, body image, and attachment problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She focuses on respectful, practical conversations and tailors plans to each person’s needs, using clear steps rather than clinical jargon.
What experience does she bring?
She has 25 years of professional experience supporting people through crises and longer-term change.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCSW-R credential and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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