- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and life changes. Teresa also focuses on caregiver stress, family of origin issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
She earned a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an MA in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. Teresa has supported people who have experienced sexual assault trauma and emotional abuse, as well as clients managing mood and attention challenges. Her background includes work with a wide range of everyday struggles and major life events.
Teresa uses a client-centered approach that places the person's goals at the center of sessions. She aims to build a trusting, open relationship and encourages honest feedback so sessions can be adjusted as needed. Conversations are guided by what the person wants to address first, whether that is relationship patterns, stress, or painful memories.
She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. Motivational Interviewing can be used when someone needs help clarifying goals and increasing commitment to change. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work with people who have trauma-related concerns.
Teresa’s way of working is direct and person-focused. She listens, reflects, and helps people find practical next steps. If someone is carrying guilt or shame, sessions aim to name those feelings and look at how they affect daily life and relationships.
How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work
Teresa draws from Client-Centered Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting the person set goals and pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps identify patterns in relationships and the emotions that drive them, which can be useful for addressing guilt, shame, and conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different ways of working. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured so the plan fits the person's needs.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats may also make it easier to have a phone-only session or a video session without full camera time, depending on what the person prefers. These practical choices are discussed when arranging the first session.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside issues like trauma, relationship problems, family of origin issues, and forgiveness.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
Teresa uses a client-centered style to listen and help people name the feeling, then applies techniques from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to explore its effects and possible next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience practicing as an LPC in Wisconsin.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Does she see clients who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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