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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting concerns
About Theresa
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 4 years of experience. Theresa Gerstein helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues. She works with individuals and adapts conversations to each person's situation.
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and direct. She listens to what matters most and then shapes short-term steps that people can try between meetings. Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and improving everyday routines that affect mood and stress.
She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity while centering the client's goals. The first meetings typically map out priorities and a plan people can follow. Later meetings check progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Theresa draws on four years of clinical experience in Florida settings to inform her work. She pays attention to how past events affect present behavior and feelings. That often means addressing trauma or shame alongside current stressors like parenting demands or work pressure.
People meet her to get concrete tools for daily life and clearer ways to handle strong emotions. She encourages small, manageable changes and reviews what works. Those interested in starting are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in remote sessions
Theresa works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach targets unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches people ways to reframe thoughts that drive anxiety and low mood. This method is helpful for stress, worry, and negative self-beliefs.Another approach focuses on coping skills and behavioral changes. It breaks down daily routines and habits into manageable steps, helping people build skills for emotion regulation and activity scheduling. This approach often helps with depression, motivation, and parenting-related stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Theresa collaborates with each person to identify goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. She checks in on progress and modifies techniques so they fit the person's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people work with a licensed professional from their own routine, while planning sessions around family or work commitments.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and shapes sessions around clear, actionable steps. Conversations often focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
She has four years of professional work experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin sessions?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.