- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness tools
About Teresa
Teresa Hess is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, with 10 years of clinical experience in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns. Teresa helps people who are managing life changes, career questions, and the strain that comes with parenting and caregiving.
She uses clear, practical techniques in sessions. Teresa draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address thoughts and daily habits. She also uses attachment-based ideas and narrative work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.
Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. Teresa listens, reflects, and suggests steps to try between meetings. She often uses short exercises to build coping skills for anxiety, grief, or low mood. The aim is to make progress that fits into everyday life.
Teresa has a particular interest in adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and blended family issues. She also works with issues such as body image, compassion fatigue, and workplace stress. Her experience includes supporting people who identify as LGBT and young adults navigating transitions.
Her approach is collaborative. Teresa helps people set clear goals and tracks small changes over time. She asks about what is practical for each person and adjusts strategies to match day-to-day demands. The first sessions focus on figuring out priorities and a simple plan to move forward.
How Teresa applies approaches during online sessions
Teresa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when working online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people notice and change repeating dynamics.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach simple breathing and grounding exercises that can reduce stress in the moment. These practices are taught in short, repeatable steps so they can be used between sessions when tension rises.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped before. Together they pick methods to try, then adjust based on what fits the client’s life and progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or other obligations, and it can reduce commute time. Different formats can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on what is supported.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and helps with common stepfamily stresses such as changing routines and loyalty conflicts.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that mix Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-informed ideas to address thoughts and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential FL LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; 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 a first session.
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