Therapist profile
Theresa Connelly, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and family related concerns
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- Depression and anxiety
- Mindfulness methods
- Caregiver and aging issues
About Theresa
Theresa Connelly is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns. Theresa also helps people facing life transitions and workplace difficulties.
Theresa usually starts by listening to what feels most urgent. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of coping. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps that can make daily life easier.
She draws on client-centered work to follow each person’s priorities, and uses cognitive behavioral strategies to address troubling thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help with emotional regulation and to reduce rumination.
Theresa also brings trauma-focused practices when past harm affects current functioning. She pays attention to family dynamics, caregiver stress, and the particular strains that come with midlife and aging concerns. This can include grief, end-of-life issues, and the fatigue that comes from caregiving.
People who choose Theresa tend to want clear tools and straightforward conversation. She supports work on communication problems, relationship stress, and career-related strain. To begin, she asks about immediate goals and helps plan small, manageable steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Theresa uses client-centered methods that focus on what the person says matters most. That means sessions begin with open listening and the therapist follows the client’s priorities, helping set short-term goals and decide next steps.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the thoughts and actions that keep distress going. CBT in sessions often involves identifying unhelpful beliefs, trying small behavioral experiments between meetings, and tracking progress over time. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help reduce rumination and improve emotional awareness through brief exercises and grounding practices.
Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Theresa will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and she will adjust plans as progress is seen.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Please confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep regular check-ins, use short skill-focused meetings between longer sessions, or try exercises that fit daily routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, and career or caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Theresa combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to create practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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