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Teresa Clark

Teresa Clark, LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 3+ years of experience

Practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW11830
NPI
1699939686

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  • Values focused
  • Trauma informed
  • Compassionate care

About Teresa

Teresa Clark is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with three years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and addiction. She also supports concerns like sleep and eating struggles, caregiving strain, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, and difficulties with self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Her style is respectful and straightforward. Teresa talks with each person and builds a plan based on what matters to them. She uses practical tools from several approaches and adjusts the pace to fit individual needs.

In sessions she combines talk therapy with skills practice. Teresa draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thinking. She uses acceptance-based strategies to help people live toward their values even when emotions are hard. She can also use trauma-focused methods when past events keep affecting daily life.

Teresa has worked with active duty military members and veterans and has general experience across many populations. She emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in every conversation. The goal is to help people make small changes that add up to more calm, clearer relationships, and better day-to-day coping.

People beginning work with her complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on availability. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life changes, chronic stress, or low mood get in the way of what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to shift patterns that increase anxiety or depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the ongoing impact of distressing memories and can be useful when past events are still affecting daily life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and she adjusts her plan together with the client.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It also offers the chance to continue care when life events make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can use these approaches effectively in remote work by focusing on clear communication, practical tools, and collaborative planning.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, ADHD, and many related concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

She uses a practical, respectful style that blends talk therapy with skills practice. Teresa tailors sessions to each person's needs and pace.

What experience does she bring?

She holds a Florida LCSW and has three years of professional experience, including work with active duty military and veterans.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients as part of her practice.

How are fees and payment handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Teresa?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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