Teresa Kelly, LCSW-R

Teresa Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship strain. She has more than 20 years of experience and works from a strengths-based perspective, believing each person brings important knowledge about their own life. She acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make that first step easier to take.

Her approach centers on practical conversation and collaborative planning. She listens for patterns that keep problems going and helps people try small, manageable changes. Sessions focus on real-life coping strategies for day-to-day stress and clearer ways to handle relationships and work pressures.

Teresa also supports people dealing with the emotional impacts of trauma, loss, and substance or process addictions. She helps caregivers and those navigating aging and geriatric issues to balance demands and find supports that fit their situation. When domestic violence or safety concerns appear, she attends to immediate needs and next steps in a careful, paced way.

With a focus on what works in daily life, Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. She partners with each person to set goals and track progress. Her style is direct, respectful, and focused on building practical skills.

Teresa practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. People who choose to begin therapy are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire to connect and schedule based on therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. One common approach she applies emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing alternative behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This kind of work helps with stress, worry, and depressive symptoms by teaching concrete tools to use in daily life.

Another approach centers on coping with addiction and loss through structured problem solving and relapse prevention planning. That work breaks challenges into specific triggers, responses, and safer alternatives so people can practice different choices and build resilience over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Teresa will work collaboratively to identify methods that match a person's goals, needs, and preferences. She reviews what helps and adjusts the plan as progress is made so sessions stay focused and practical.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a break at work. Talk with the therapist when you match to learn which session styles she currently offers and how they can fit your routine.