- Strengths-based
- Skill focused
- Values oriented
About Teresa
Teresa Turco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and challenges related to bipolar disorder. Teresa emphasizes practical steps and steady support so people can begin to feel more hopeful and capable.
Teresa uses a strengths-based approach that looks for what a person already does well. She combines gentle listening with techniques to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Sessions often include learning new coping skills, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns, and building routines that support mood and recovery.
Her work draws on several evidence-based approaches. Teresa uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing helps when change feels overwhelming or confusing.
She also practices client-centered care, creating space for each person to set their own goals. Teresa pays attention to family-of-origin issues, attachment and codependency patterns, and struggles with guilt, shame, and impulsivity. Practical strategies for managing chronic pain, caregiving stress, and substance use concerns are part of the mix.
Teresa works in California and conducts sessions in English. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. Her approach aims to be straightforward and focused on small, real changes.
How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward them, which can help when life feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance techniques. These skills can be practiced between sessions and are useful for managing strong feelings or urges related to addiction and impulsivity.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what works.
For practical matters please confirm available session formats before booking, since specific delivery options are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break, fewer travel hours, or sessions without needing to be on camera. These conveniences often help people maintain regular sessions while working toward steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Teresa help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar-related concerns. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment issues, body image, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is strengths-based and practical. She listens carefully and uses skills training alongside exploration of values and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background includes help with mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not detailed in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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