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- Addictions support
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship concerns
About Teresa
LCSW-R licensed in New York with 25 years of experience, Teresa Maguire helps people facing addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. She works with adults who bring issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, sexual assault and abuse, women’s concerns, and challenges common in young adulthood.
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and concrete changes a person can try between meetings. She adapts discussion and treatment to each person’s situation rather than using a fixed formula.
Her style centers on respectful, sensitive interaction and straightforward planning. People can expect focused work on patterns that maintain distress, and on small, doable shifts that reduce symptoms and improve relationships. Teresa helps map out options and next steps while keeping sessions readable and direct.
Across her career she has supported adults in clinical and community settings, building experience with trauma-related care and addiction recovery. That background informs how she notices attachment patterns, codependent dynamics, and the effects of past abuse on current relationships.
A first session typically reviews current concerns, immediate coping, and short-term goals. From there she and the client set priorities and a treatment rhythm that fits their life and needs. To confirm current session formats and scheduling, readers should check the booking details before they sign up.
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How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and relationship patterns. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful behavior patterns and coping responses; it helps with addictions, codependency, and depressive symptoms by teaching alternative actions and coping strategies. Another approach attends to attachment and relational dynamics, helping people recognize how early relationships affect current bonds and interpersonal reactions, which is useful for relationship concerns and abandonment issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different methods and adjusting plans based on what the person finds most helpful.
Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time. Online visits can make short check-ins and regular follow-ups easier to schedule. Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, LGBT issues, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, sexual assault and abuse, women’s issues, and young adult concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts sessions to each person. The work emphasizes clear goals, coping skills, and practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Teresa has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings. That history includes long-term work with trauma and addiction-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location. No other licence or credential should be inferred.
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.
What formats do sessions take and how much do they cost?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.