- Strength-based focus
- Trauma-informed care
- CBT elements
About Theresa
Theresa Presley is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, and the strains of parenting. Her approach is direct and practical, and she aims to build a warm, trusting relationship from the first session.
Theresa has worked across inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, domestic violence services, and private practice. That variety shaped a practice that pays attention to safety, coping skills, and real-life routines. She emphasizes a strength-based perspective, helping people notice what already works and then build on it.
Theresa uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She pairs this with attachment-informed ideas to look at relationship patterns and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurt gets in the way of today. Sessions are practical and focused on small, doable changes that add up over time.
Her clients describe her as caring, empathetic, and nonjudgmental, and she prioritizes listening closely before suggesting next steps. Theresa helps people set clear goals and works at a pace that fits their needs. She encourages people to use their strengths to move through difficult times and toward greater stability.
Theresa practices in Missouri and holds KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials as listed. She offers therapy in English and does not take international clients. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy elements Theresa uses focus on spotting connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practical terms this means tracking unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what changed and what didn’t. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress.Attachment-informed ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how early interactions influence current bonds. Therapy using this perspective helps people name recurring relationship dynamics and practice different ways of relating. It is useful for intimacy challenges and rebuilding trust after hurt.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and comfort level, and together they decide which methods to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods over time if something isn’t working.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and make regular follow-ups more practical for people juggling work and parenting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Kansas, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Theresa help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ concerns, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Theresa uses a strength-based style and builds a trusting relationship first. She listens closely and then offers practical steps tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has been practicing social work for 16 years across inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and private practice settings.
Which credentials and location apply?
Theresa holds KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.