Teneka Gerido, LPC

Teneka Gerido is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life more manageable and helps people regain a sense of purpose and control.

She works in a warm, nonjudgmental way and pays attention to each person’s unique situation. Sessions are used to sort through strong emotions, build coping skills, and set realistic goals. Teneka emphasizes straightforward tools you can use right away, along with space to talk about hard things.

Her background includes long-term work with adults navigating midlife transitions and women facing life changes. She also addresses issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment concerns, and feelings of isolation. That experience informs how she helps people find clearer routines and healthier responses to stress.

Teneka draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, attuned atmosphere. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help clients set achievable steps and maintain momentum toward their goals.

She practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. People who are considering therapy can expect a collaborative process that balances emotional support with practical strategy and steady problem-solving.

How her approaches translate to online care

Teneka commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and responding with acceptance so people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs space to process emotions and build trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides whether to focus on skill-building, motivational strategies, or deeper emotional exploration at different times.

Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try different pacing and homework between sessions, so therapy can be tailored to everyday routines without promising a particular format.