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Online therapist

Teresa Robertson

Support for parents and family challenges

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Credentials
LMHC, LCPC
Experience
19 years
Licensed in
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Teresa

Teresa Robertson is a licensed counselor who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, mood issues, and relationship challenges. She speaks plainly and works to create an open space where parents and adults can talk through problems and learn practical skills. Teresa brings 19 years of professional experience to sessions and holds credentials in both Florida and Illinois.

Her style blends several approaches so she can tailor care to each person.

Background and approach

She uses client-centered methods to listen and understand what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps challenge unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness tools are used to manage strong emotions and improve daily coping.

Teresa trained at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed graduate-level courses in grief, trauma, and human sexuality. She has additional EMDR training and certifications in Clinical Trauma Professional and Psychological First Aid, and she has experience with community preparedness through FEMA coursework. Before independent practice she worked over 18 years in community mental health and social services.

She began independent practice in 2014 in Illinois and now practices in Florida. That background means she has experience with a wide range of life stressors and family-related problems. In sessions she focuses on collaboration and practical steps.

She invites client input, adjusts techniques to fit personal and cultural context, and aims to build insight, self-acceptance, and everyday skills. Work can include talking, skill practice, and problem-solving tailored to parenting and family needs.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person without judgment and building a trusting working relationship; it helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through parenting or family stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood problems, and daily parenting challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication during heated family moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques to the client’s social and cultural context. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels realistic and relevant to family life.

Online therapy provides flexible ways to engage in this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstration of skills, while phone sessions can be a simpler option for brief or focused talks. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in, practice new skills, or share updates between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and to maintain continuity across life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is integrative and collaborative. She listens first, then uses techniques from client-centered work, CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness as appropriate.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 19 years of clinical experience and has worked in community mental health settings and independent practice since 2014.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials with details FL LMHC MH16748 and IL LCPC 180.004398 and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does cost work for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Florida, Illinois
Languages
English

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