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Theresa Bradbury

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Theresa Bradbury, PA Psychologist PS 006223 L

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Psychologist - Trauma and Codependency

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Where Theresa stands

Credentials
PA Psychologist PS 006223 L
License
Psychologist, Pennsylvania / PS 006223 L
NPI
1376204602
Experience
26 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

About

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Attachment focus

About Theresa

Theresa Bradbury is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS 006223 L) with 26 years of experience. She works with adults and families on concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting struggles, grief, and codependency. She also addresses anger, stress, sleep and eating problems, career pressure, and coping with life changes.

Before private practice she spent many years in child and adolescent psychiatric units. She also worked as a school psychologist in Pittsburgh and later on the west coast, giving her direct experience with schools, special education plans, and psychoeducational testing. That background shaped how she sees behavioral and learning challenges alongside emotional issues.

In clinical work she uses straightforward, skills-focused approaches. She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy offer tools for managing strong emotions and increasing psychological flexibility.

Attachment-based and client-centered ways of working guide how she discusses relationships and family dynamics. Sessions often involve clear goals, practice of new skills, and attention to how past attachment experiences affect present choices. For parents she can talk through school-related evaluations and intervention planning.

Theresa notes that the pandemic and recent financial pressures have affected many clients. She asks people who want support to use the online matching and scheduling steps to set up a first session. Payment follows a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavioral experiments. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns of reacting that keep problems going.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. Decisions about which methods to use are collaborative and based on the client's needs, preferences, and progress.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session that does not require video when bandwidth is limited. Practical benefits include keeping therapy consistent through life changes and using tools from CBT and ACT in day-to-day routines.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?

She works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting issues, codependency, and related concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-informed and client-centered work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 26 years of experience, including work on child and adolescent psychiatric units and many years as a school psychologist.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is listed as PA Psychologist PS 006223 L and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

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

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