- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety
- Parenting support
About Teresa
Teresa Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida with 12 years of experience. She works with people who find stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, and depression hard to manage. Teresa also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related concerns such as grief, anger, and life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Teresa listens to what is most important to the client and then helps build small, manageable steps toward change. Conversations cover coping skills, ways to handle overwhelming feelings, and communication strategies for everyday life.
Her background includes a decade-plus of helping people across a wide range of moods and life stages. Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and to prioritize what will help in day-to-day functioning. She uses plain language and concrete exercises rather than jargon.
Teresa offers therapy in English and Spanish. She works with clients on issues such as parenting stress, workplace problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, pregnancy and childbirth adjustments, and feelings of isolation or emptiness. Sessions aim to clarify goals and practice skills that can be used between meetings.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Teresa uses a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time, with costs that vary by location.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach she uses focuses on practical coping skills - learning and practicing strategies to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress in everyday moments. This helps people handle difficult feelings and reduce overwhelm in social and work situations.Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes - trying small tasks that build confidence over time. These steps can include graded exposure for feared social situations, practicing communication skills, and setting clear, achievable goals that make progress visible.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa collaborates with each person to identify goals, test methods that fit their life, and adjust plans based on what helps most. She will explain options and invite feedback so the plan evolves with the client's needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend without travel time. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they work on social anxiety, coping skills, and mood concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia, plus related issues like grief, anger, and workplace concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Conversations are direct and practical, focusing on coping skills, communication, and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Teresa has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.