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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Teresa
LCSW-R in New York with 20 years of clinical work, Teresa Kelly helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem issues, and life changes. She works with additional concerns such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence, substance and process addictions, intellectual disability, and workplace issues. Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and centers sessions on the client's own experience and strengths.
Teresa approaches sessions as practical, problem-focused conversations. She views each person as the expert on their story and looks for existing strengths to build on. Sessions involve clear goals, steady reflection, and strategies the client can try between meetings. The tone is direct and respectful rather than clinical jargon.
Her work with addictions and trauma often includes short-term planning to reduce immediate risks and longer-term coping strategies to manage triggers and cravings. For grief and loss she emphasizes small steps to restore daily routines and ways to remember what matters. With anxiety and stress she helps people identify unhelpful patterns and practice manageable changes.
Teresa’s background spans community and clinical settings over two decades. That breadth gives practical insight into workplace stress, caregiver burden, and aging-related concerns. She draws on experience rather than abstract theory to make sessions relevant to daily life.
To begin, prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. For addiction-related concerns she focuses on short-term planning to reduce immediate risks and on building practical coping skills to manage cravings and triggers. For trauma and abuse the work often involves pacing exposure, grounding strategies, and learning ways to regulate intense emotions. For anxiety and stress she helps identify unhelpful thinking and introduces small behavioral experiments to test new responses.Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and then suggest methods to try. Clients are invited to give feedback and adjust the plan as therapy progresses, making the process collaborative rather than fixed.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule meetings around work, caregiving, or mobility limits, and they can reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Ask about available formats so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, domestic violence, substance and process addictions, intellectual disability, and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented. The approach centers on the client’s own strengths and clear steps to try between meetings.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much does therapy with her cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.