Teresa Robertson

Teresa Robertson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Florida. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, career challenges, and life transitions. Teresa aims to create a straightforward, collaborative process so people feel understood and can work toward clearer goals.

She brings 19 years of clinical experience that includes community mental health and private practice. Teresa earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1999 and has taken additional graduate coursework in human sexuality, grief and trauma. That background informs how she approaches mood and behavior concerns and the practical skills she offers in sessions.

Teresa uses an integrative approach rather than a single method. She draws on client-centered principles, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior ideas, and elements of trauma-focused work such as EMDR where appropriate. Her aim is to match techniques to the person’s needs, values, and cultural context.

In session she works collaboratively and invites client input about goals and methods. She has helped people with parenting stress, divorce and separation, blended family issues, social anxiety, panic, seasonal mood changes, bipolar and ADHD-related challenges, and feelings of isolation or low self-esteem.

Teresa’s practice also includes focused work on LGBT concerns, women’s issues, young adult transitions, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her stated priorities are integrity, trust, and helping people build insight and practical skills to move forward.

Therapeutic methods and how they translate to online work

Teresa commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and elements of trauma-focused care. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening approach that helps people set their own goals and feel heard. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying practical strategies to change them. Trauma-focused work, including EMDR-informed methods, addresses the ways traumatic memories and stress responses affect daily life and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Teresa will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with problem-solving CBT tools, adding mindfulness practice, or using trauma-focused strategies when past events are a central concern.

The therapist's profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person's day. They also make it easier to continue care during life transitions or relocation. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching so sessions are scheduled in a way that best supports everyday routines and therapeutic goals.