- Family conflict
- Parenting support
- Blended family issues
About Audrey
Audrey Teshima is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 10 years of clinical work experience. She helps people facing family conflict, parenting and co-parenting pressures, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, grief, and anxiety. Sessions are offered in English and Audrey draws on her background in education and clinical settings to support practical problem solving.
She previously worked as a public school teacher and in community mental health and substance use settings, and she has experience across elementary, middle, and high school environments. That mix informs how she explains difficulties and suggests straightforward strategies parents and caregivers can try between sessions.
Audrey uses person-centered approaches alongside cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness tools. She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to help people manage stress, regulate emotions, and set achievable goals. The work focuses on building skills and small habit changes that fit daily life.
For those in stephouseholds or blended family situations she addresses common challenges like negotiating routines, handling loyalty conflicts, and communicating with ex-partners. She avoids taking sides and focuses on practical steps an individual can take to reduce tension and improve interactions at home.
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Audrey commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s own goals shape the work. It helps people clarify priorities and feel understood as they sort through family and parenting decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and for shifting routines in blended households.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when those are needed. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals and try strategies that fit the person’s life, adjusting methods as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins during work breaks or between activities. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on difficult days. The focus is on practical ways to apply skills between appointments and to keep progress moving in everyday family life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with family conflict, parenting and co-parenting issues, self-esteem, career stress, anxiety, grief, and related areas such as ADHD and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to help manage emotions and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience and prior work as a public school teacher, plus experience in private practice and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with a focus on concerns commonly seen in family and parenting contexts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to learn whether phone or video is offered.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.