Therapist profile
Teresa Worthy, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- CBT strategies
- Acceptance work
- Emotion-focused tools
About Teresa
Teresa Worthy is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 21 years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, parenting strain, addiction, ADHD, trauma and relationship difficulties. Teresa also addresses grief, sleep problems, anger, career stress, and issues related to caregiving and blended families.
She uses an integrative, interactive counseling style that mixes practical tools with reflective conversation. Sessions often include straightforward skill-building from cognitive behavioral approaches alongside acceptance-based ideas to help people live by their values. Emotion-focused techniques may be used to look at patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect daily life.
Teresa has worked with people affected by domestic violence and with those dealing with the ongoing stress of caregiving, chronic illness, or life changes. She aims to reduce stigma in conversation and to be respectful and direct when talking about difficult topics like abandonment or addiction. Her work also covers LGBT concerns and intimacy-related problems.
In practical terms, clients can expect clear goal-setting and hands-on strategies they can use between sessions. Teresa pays attention to safety and coping skills when trauma or crisis issues appear. Her background brings a mix of techniques so she can adapt to different problems without using labels that limit the work.
To begin, she asks people to describe their main concern and recent patterns, then together they plan short-term steps and longer-term aims. Those first steps are often simple behavior changes, communication practices, or focused emotion work to reduce immediate distress.
How sessions work
How Teresa’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that align with personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching simple mindfulness and committed-action steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood problems, sleep issues, and some addiction-related behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at how emotion and interaction patterns shape close relationships. It can help people see repeating relationship cycles and try different ways of connecting.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and try methods that match your needs. This is a collaborative process where techniques are adjusted as you learn what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If you want to work around childcare, work breaks, or physical limitations, discuss those needs when you schedule so the session rhythm can be adapted.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Mississippi, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of problems does she help with at home?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, trauma, and related concerns such as ADHD and addiction.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is interactive and integrative, combining CBT, acceptance-based techniques, and emotion-focused work to teach skills and explore relationship patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of experience working with people facing mood concerns, trauma, caregiving stress, and relationship challenges.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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.
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