- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and grief
- CBT and ACT methods
About Teresa
Teresa Turco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and people managing bipolar disorder. Teresa talks through immediate concerns and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
Her style centers on strengths and real-life problem solving. Teresa combines conversational check-ins with skill-building from approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions often focus on reducing distressing thoughts, practicing emotion regulation skills, and improving day-to-day coping.
She also addresses patterns that come from the family people grew up in, such as attachment wounds, abandonment concerns, and codependent dynamics. Teresa helps clients notice how those patterns show up now and what small changes might shift them over time.
Motivational interviewing is used when substance use or other impulsive behaviors are a concern. This approach helps people weigh options and choose actions that fit their values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy tools are used to clarify values and work toward meaningful goals despite difficult feelings.
Teresa frames progress as gradual and practical. She helps people set manageable steps and tracks what does and doesn’t help. Her work is focused on clear communication, skill practice, and building routines that support steadier days.
How Teresa Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. ACT is useful for stress, grief, and ongoing emotional challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers concrete exercises to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful thinking. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to explore ambivalence and support behavior change, often used when substance use or impulsive behaviors are part of the picture.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Teresa will talk with clients about their goals and try methods that fit those goals. She adjusts tools over time based on what the person finds helpful and what their priorities are.
The original biography did not spell out specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in daily life between sessions and bring specific real-world situations into conversation with their therapist.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Teresa works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder. She also focuses on family of origin issues, attachment and codependency concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a strengths-based, practical approach that mixes skill practice with conversational problem solving. Techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT and motivational interviewing are commonly used.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing addiction, mood and trauma-related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. Her practice is located in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to be sure which formats are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the chosen subscription plan.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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