- ACT practice
- CBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa Turco is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder. Teresa also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and guilt and shame.
She uses straightforward, strengths-based work to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what skills or perspectives could help. Teresa draws on approaches that encourage practical steps and clearer thinking.
Her toolbox includes methods that help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses techniques that target unhelpful thought patterns and build emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach for people working through substance use or readiness to change.
Teresa pays attention to how family background and early relationships affect current behavior and feelings. She helps people talk through family of origin issues, attachment wounds, and patterns like codependency or control problems. This can include working with shame that comes from past events or ongoing relationship stress.
Practical concerns such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, first responder issues, and impulsivity are part of her experience. When grief or loss is present, she focuses on coping strategies and making space for difficult emotions. People who choose to work with Teresa can expect a mix of skills practice and deeper discussion about patterns that keep problems repeating.
How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions aligned with their values. ACT is often used for anxiety, shame, and when someone wants clearer direction rather than simply fewer symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical for anxiety, mood problems, and parts of addiction recovery. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That process can include trying skill-based exercises, talking through family patterns, or combining strategies from different approaches. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or remove travel time for appointments. Many people find that remote work helps them keep continuity with therapy while managing work, caregiving, or health demands.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Teresa work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and bipolar disorder. She also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment, codependency, and guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt in sessions?
She uses strengths-based work and methodical techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. Therapy combines practical skills and conversations about patterns that maintain shame.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of clinical experience working in mental health settings. Her work includes supporting people with mood, trauma, and addiction concerns.
Where is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is licensed in California as an LCSW and practices from that state. Sessions and services are provided in English.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and booking steps.
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