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Online therapist

Teresa Starck

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

Credentials
LPC
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Teresa

Teresa Starck is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and parenting challenges. She practices in Colorado and brings 26 years of experience to everyday concerns like work stress, relationship strain, and mood changes. Teresa writes and speaks plainly in sessions so parents can focus on practical steps right away.

Her style is warm and interactive. She meets people where they are and treats them with respect and compassion.

Background and approach

Teresa listens first, then helps set concrete goals and next steps that fit each person’s situation. Teresa uses a mix of trusted methods tailored to the moment, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and EMDR. She explains tools clearly and practices them together in session so clients can try them between meetings.

Sessions often include talking through recent events, identifying patterns that cause stress, and trying small experiments to change those patterns. She also supports people dealing with caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, financial stress, and feelings of isolation or shame. Teresa aims to be a steady presence while people make changes.

She helps process hard events, builds coping skills, and encourages realistic steps toward healthier routines and relationships.

Therapeutic methods and how online sessions work

Teresa uses a few well-established approaches in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience, then tailoring support to what feels most helpful. Cognitive behavioral techniques identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical skills to change reactions and behaviors. EMDR is a method used to help people process traumatic memories so those memories cause less distress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa will talk with a new client about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as therapy progresses in a collaborative way.

Online therapy offers flexibility for parents and busy people. Video calls let sessions feel most like in-person meetings, while phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging provide options for brief check-ins or working around a hectic schedule. These formats make it easier to access care from home or between activities and support consistent progress without long commutes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Teresa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting problems, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders including bipolar, ADHD, anger, career and workplace concerns, and related areas such as caregiving stress and aging issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive. She listens first, then collaborates on clear, practical steps and skills that clients can use between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
Teresa has 26 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including long-term mood problems and acute life stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, with license number CO LPC 1770, practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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