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Teresa Clark

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Teresa Clark, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Where Teresa stands

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW11830
NPI
1699939686
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

About

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • EMDR-informed

About Teresa

Teresa Clark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with three years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, codependency and related concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to feel less overwhelmed and more in charge of daily life.

Teresa draws on several established methods to guide conversations and skills practice. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice painful thoughts without being driven by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns of thinking that keep people stuck. She also integrates client-centered listening to prioritize the person’s experience during sessions.

In situations with a history of trauma, Teresa may use EMDR-informed strategies alongside other approaches to address distressing memories. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are brought in when people need help managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. The focus stays on building concrete skills that fit into everyday routines.

Teresa emphasizes respect and sensitivity in sessions. She works collaboratively with each person to shape what happens next rather than following a fixed plan. Treatment plans are discussed and adjusted based on what the person finds helpful.

Teresa provides services in English and accepts clients from outside the United States. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and formats using the site’s scheduling tools.

How sessions work

How Teresa uses evidence-based approaches online

Teresa commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns like people-pleasing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different responses to change daily routines and mood.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make sure the client's concerns guide each session. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa discusses options with each person and adjusts strategies to fit their goals and preferences rather than imposing one method.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into work or family schedules, for keeping appointments when travel is difficult, or for choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with Teresa through the matching questionnaire about what will fit your routine and she will help plan how therapy can work in everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does she help with people-pleasing and codependency?

Yes. Codependency and related relationship patterns are listed among the concerns she works with.

What style of therapy does she use in sessions?

She combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

How much experience does she have?

She holds an LCSW and has three years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

Where is she licensed and where does she practice?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and lists Florida as her location for practice.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes. She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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