Works with
How Theresa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Theresa
Theresa Connelly is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania. She has six years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and anger. She focuses on practical steps that people can use right away to feel steadier in day-to-day life.
Theresa’s style is warm and down-to-earth. She listens first and then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person finds most pressing, whether that is low mood, self-esteem concerns, or a major life change.
Background and approach
She uses a mix of client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. Mindfulness practices are offered to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Trauma-focused approaches are included when past events are part of current difficulties.
Theresa often helps people build routines and coping skills they can use between sessions. She also pays attention to family and career pressures that can worsen stress and burnout. Practical problem solving is paired with emotional support so people leave with both direction and relief.
People who prefer a calm, collaborative therapist tend to do well with Theresa. She aims to make each session useful and focused on the next steps a person can try. Her goal is to help clients regain a sense of control and move toward a steadier life.
What Theresa works with
Everything Theresa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Theresa's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Theresa lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Theresa uses client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on each person's priorities. This approach emphasizes listening, validation, and collaborative goal setting so the client guides the pace and topics of work. It helps with feelings of isolation, low self-esteem, and finding purpose.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new responses. CBT is practical and skill-based, which makes it well suited to video or phone sessions where homework and real-world practice are assigned between appointments.
Mindfulness techniques are also part of her work to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Short breathing or attention exercises can be taught over video and practiced during the week to manage anger or anxiety spikes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what they hope to change. Together they’ll try methods that fit and adjust them over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to regular care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or between-session support. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Theresa
What issues does Theresa work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and related life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, career concerns, and mood disorders.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Theresa takes a warm, collaborative approach. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented with practical coping skills.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience and holds a LCSW credential. Her work includes supporting people through trauma and major life transitions.
Where is Theresa licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Pennsylvania as a LCSW and provides services from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Theresa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.