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Teresa Gehman

Teresa Gehman, LMHC

Therapist · New York · 30+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor for life's transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (New York)
LMHC · No. 001358
NPI
1124075007

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  • 30 years experience
  • LMHC in New York
  • Values practical care

About Teresa

Teresa Gehman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and aging and geriatric issues. She also addresses eating concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Teresa brings three decades of clinical experience to each session and aims to make people feel welcomed and supported from the start.

Teresa uses a mix of practical approaches rather than one fixed method. She listens first, then tailors a plan that fits the person in front of her. Sessions focus on concrete skills, clearer communication, and manageable coping steps that fit everyday life.

Her work draws on methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and build workable habits, and attachment-based ideas to improve close relationships. Solution-focused techniques help set short-term goals and track progress.

Teresa has worked across a wide range of concerns for 30 years. That experience includes supporting people who face discrimination, caregiving stress, chronic illness, cancer-related worries, and the complex feelings that come with divorce or separation.

People who meet with her can expect a calm, direct style. She explains options, practices new skills in session, and adapts plans as needs change. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefEating disordersDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online work

Teresa uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in ways that fit remote sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that cause distress and practicing new responses. It works well when the goal is to reduce worry, manage mood, or change behaviors. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when hard feelings remain. It is helpful for coping with life changes, chronic illness, and persistent stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa works with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. She treats this as a team effort and adjusts methods over time when something is not working.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone keep regular work or caregiving routines while attending sessions. Ask about the practical arrangements and frequency that will best fit everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and solutions-oriented. She listens first and then tailors practical steps and skills to each person's needs.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Teresa brings 30 years of clinical work across many areas including trauma, eating concerns, caregiver stress, and discrimination-related issues.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds the credential LMHC, specifically NY LMHC, and practices in New York.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Teresa?

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

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