- Family conflict
- Parenting support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Audrey
Audrey Teshima is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on family and parenting concerns, self-esteem, career issues, stress and anxiety, and grief. She also addresses compassion fatigue, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and coping with life changes.
Audrey's background includes work in private practice, community mental health and substance abuse settings, and many years as a public school teacher in elementary through high school. That mix of school and clinic experience shapes how she talks with people about family of origin, blended family issues, fatherhood, and caregiving stress.
In sessions she uses practical, person-focused methods. She draws on client-centered approaches to listen and reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help with stress, anxiety, and unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to manage intense feelings and build steady routines.
The work can include discussing faith and Biblically based values when clients want that included. Audrey describes a balanced pace that looks at strengths and small steps forward rather than big leaps. She often blends motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to clarify goals and identify manageable changes.
People meet her to sort through communication problems, family conflicts, forgiveness issues, or career transitions. She focuses on specific skills and small practices that fit into daily life. Before booking, confirm the current session options and scheduling details so they match your needs.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Audrey uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on the client's perspective and helps make sense of feelings tied to family, faith, or past choices.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and try concrete alternatives. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and guilt-related thoughts that keep repeating. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness skills are woven in to manage strong emotions and build practical routines for day-to-day coping.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps you make small, steady changes. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan fits their needs and values.
Confirm the available online session options before booking to see which formats are offered. Many people find that virtual appointments make it easier to fit therapy into workdays or family schedules, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with family and parenting issues, self-esteem, career concerns, stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would she approach shame or guilt related problems?
She blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness skills to identify painful thoughts and practice different responses to shame or guilt.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience including work in private practice and community mental health, plus experience as a public school teacher.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA LMFT) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.