Teresa Horldt, LMHC

Teresa Horldt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and related concerns. Teresa emphasizes straightforward support and practical tools to manage hard moments.

Teresa began her career supporting victims of domestic violence and moved into crisis intervention in a busy emergency room. She has extensive experience in inpatient and outpatient settings for substance use and mental health care. For the past 15 years her work has centered on addiction, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief, and loss.

Currently she works as a program manager in a community mental health program serving people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and those with dual diagnoses. That operational perspective informs how she organizes care and coordinates follow-up for people with complex needs.

In sessions she blends approaches to fit the person in front of her. Teresa uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, Motivational Interviewing and recovery-based methods for addiction, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies for mood symptoms. Mindfulness practices are woven in to reduce stress and support trauma work.

Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist treats people with dignity and empathy. Teresa frames therapy as a partnership aimed at clear goals, better coping, and more manageable everyday life.

How Teresa's approaches translate to online therapy

Teresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to improve mood and anxiety. DBT teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships, which helps with strong emotions and interpersonal conflict.

She also draws on mindfulness practices to reduce stress and support trauma recovery. Mindfulness involves simple attention and grounding exercises that help lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Teresa collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what is helpful.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular check-ins. Other practical benefits include shorter phone check-ins when time is tight, or video work when visual cues and worksheets are useful. Licensed professionals tailor session rhythm and homework to suit each person's life and needs.