- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Practical coping skills
About Teresa
Teresa Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. She focuses on practical steps that make daily life more manageable. Teresa encourages people to use their own strengths as the foundation for change.
She believes clients are the experts in their own stories and works alongside them to set realistic goals. Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address coping with life changes, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions aim to identify small, concrete shifts that reduce overwhelm.
Teresa has supported people dealing with abandonment, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and communication problems. She also has experience with domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, intellectual disability, and process addictions such as gambling and problematic pornography or exercise. Workplace issues are another common theme she helps people manage.
Her style is direct and respectful. She listens first, then helps create a simple plan to try between sessions. Progress is tracked in plain terms so clients can see what is helping.
Teresa holds an LCSW-R, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York. She works in New York and provides services in English. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. Cognitive approaches help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Behavioral techniques focus on small, doable actions that change routines and build better coping skills for addictions, stress, and depression. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single method. Clients and Teresa review what is working and adjust the plan as they go. If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. These sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online work also supports steady progress through regular, practical exercises and planning that translate directly into daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Teresa address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She listens first, then helps set small, realistic goals to try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has over 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community services that address behavioral health and life stressors.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
Teresa holds an LCSW-R, Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered in New York, and she practices in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.