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Teresa Robertson

Teresa Robertson, LMHC, LCPC

Therapist in Florida

Compassionate trauma-aware clinical counselor

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Florida, Illinois

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse
  • Integrative approach
  • Practical skills

About Teresa

Teresa Robertson, LMHC, LCPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and trauma-related concerns. She works with individuals dealing with relationship strain, parenting worries, mood challenges, and life changes. Teresa keeps explanations direct and practical so people can understand what to expect from sessions.

Teresa holds a master’s degree in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and has worked in community mental health and social services for many years. She has been in private practice since 2014, first in Illinois and now in Florida, and brings 19 years of overall clinical experience.

Her approach blends several methods rather than relying on a single model. Teresa uses client-centered work to build a strong therapeutic relationship and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors. She also incorporates mindfulness practices and elements of trauma-focused work when they match a person's needs.

Teresa studied grief, human sexuality, and trauma counseling at graduate level and completed additional training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, psychological first aid, and community preparedness. She aims to match techniques to each person's style and situation, paying attention to how stress and trauma affect the brain and daily life.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and practical skills. The goal is to help people gain insight, increase self-acceptance, and build tools to manage symptoms and move forward in day-to-day life.

How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work

Theresa often uses client-centered methods that focus on building a collaborative relationship and understanding each person's concerns. This approach is useful for establishing a working plan and deciding which skills to try first.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, and stress related to life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa will work together with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and how a person best learns new skills. That might mean leaning more on skills-based CBT, using mindfulness exercises, or integrating trauma-focused techniques when needed.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make fitting sessions into daily life easier, such as shorter check-ins during a busy week or avoiding travel time. It can also let someone choose an approach that matches what they want to work on while keeping scheduling flexible.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Teresa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and ADHD, and related mood and anxiety problems.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Theresa uses an integrative, client-centered style that mixes practical skills with reflective work. She often combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and trauma-informed practices.

What is her clinical background?

She earned a master’s degree in professional counseling and has about 19 years of experience including work in community mental health and private practice since 2014.

What credentials and region are listed?

Teresa is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with licensure listed for Florida and Illinois and practices in Florida.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Do you need to know the session formats available?

Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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