- Improves communication
- Supports parenting
- Practical strategies
About Theresa
Theresa Revans-McMenimon is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people improve relationships and handle parenting challenges. She writes plainly and prefers to help clients sort out what they need and want before they try new ways of talking with loved ones. Her work centers on better communication, clearer self-understanding, and practical steps people can use at home.
Theresa emphasizes honest self-reflection as a first step. Once a person understands their needs, she guides them in communicating respectfully with partners and family members. Sessions often focus on listening skills, speaking clearly, and reflecting back what was heard so everyone feels understood.
Her background includes specialized training as a family specialist through LEND - Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities - at the Westchester Institute for Human Development and New York Medical College. Theresa has 18 years of clinical experience and has worked with concerns such as communication problems, blended family adjustments, and parenting skills.
Theresa developed a program called Transition Boot Camp to support people facing life changes like going to college or starting a career. Her practice also addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, and midlife changes. She makes space for practical problem solving alongside reflective conversation.
Theresa occasionally refers people to other counselors when she believes another clinician would be a better fit. Her office is based in New York and she conducts sessions in English.
How Theresa’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity about priorities, or to feel heard before trying new behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings and find their own reasons to change, which is useful for habit change, addictions, and career moves.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will talk with a person about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that fit those aims. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening and reflection, brief goal-focused steps, or motivation-building strategies.
Confirm the therapist's available session options before booking, since session formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Video sessions let people use visual cues during communication practice, while phone or audio-only meetings can work for quicker check-ins or when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday life without promising a particular format.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Theresa address?
She helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. Additional areas include ADHD, addiction, and workplace or money issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Theresa uses a client-centered approach with solution-focused and narrative elements. Sessions tend to be practical and conversational, focusing on clearer communication and small changes that add up.
What is her relevant experience?
She brings 18 years of clinical experience and created a Transition Boot Camp program to help people with major life changes. Her work includes counseling around communication, parenting, and special needs transitions.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMFT credential and is identified as a Connecticut LMFT and New York LMFT. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during signup.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.