Therapist profile
Theresa Gerstein, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Trauma and PTSD
About Theresa
Theresa Gerstein is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with four years of professional experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses feelings of guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
Theresa focuses on clear, practical conversation rather than jargon. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, concrete goals. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems and identifying everyday habits that can reduce pressure at home.
She adapts the tone and pace of sessions to each person. That might mean short-term problem solving for a pressing issue or a slower process to rebuild confidence after trauma. Theresa uses evidence-based techniques to support mood, stress, and parenting concerns in ways people can try between appointments.
Theresa frames progress as steady and measurable. She helps clients notice small changes and adjust plans when something is not working. Many people find this approach useful when parenting responsibilities or busy schedules make long-term therapy feel overwhelming.
Her practice centers on practical steps and respectful conversation. To begin, she asks about current day-to-day challenges and what a reasonable next step would look like. This keeps the work focused and realistic for adults handling household and caregiving demands.
How sessions work
How her methods translate to online sessions
Theresa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on reducing symptoms and improving daily functioning. One common approach she uses involves practical, skills-based work to manage anxiety and stress through breathing, grounding, and behavioral adjustments. This helps people handle tense moments and lower baseline worry.She also uses trauma-informed strategies that emphasize pacing and safety while processing difficult memories. These approaches aim to reduce the day-to-day impact of past events and build tolerance for distressing emotions over time.
Choosing the best method is collaborative. Theresa will review a person's goals, current challenges, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, as formats are not specified on this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy household schedule, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not practical. It can also make it simpler to continue care during periods of high stress or life change.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Theresa uses straightforward conversation and evidence-based techniques to address immediate problems and daily habits. The work is focused on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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