Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
How Theresa works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Theresa
Theresa Harris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, family conflict, and depression. Theresa approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
She keeps sessions practical and focused. Theresa listens first, then builds a plan that fits each person's needs. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at helping people notice patterns, try new responses, and reduce emotional overwhelm.
Background and approach
Theresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on communication, boundaries, and emotion regulation. She helps people with forgiveness, guilt, and shame as well as problems tied to caregiving, fertility, illness, and major life transitions. Over 15 years she has supported people through divorce and separation, family of origin issues, and challenges linked to dependent or antisocial personality features.
She helps address domestic violence impacts and the stress that follows difficult relationship events. Theresa offers a collaborative, tailored approach rather than a one-size-fits-all method. She focuses on real-world skills that people can use between sessions to improve daily life.
The goal is steady progress toward clearer communication, calmer reactions, and better emotional balance.
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
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online work and what to expect
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on change through practical steps. One approach emphasizes emotion regulation skills - learning ways to notice strong feelings, slow reactions, and use calming strategies that reduce angry or anxious outbursts. This helps people respond more clearly in stressful moments.Another common focus is communication and boundary work. That involves practicing how to express needs, set limits, and repair conversations so relationships feel steadier and less reactive. These skills are useful for family conflict, relationship strain, and managing difficult conversations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and circumstances. She adjusts plans over time based on what is and isn’t helpful.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick reflections, homework exchanges, and ongoing support between scheduled sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and different time zones.
Questions people ask about Theresa
What concerns does she help with?
Theresa supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, family conflict, and depression. She also addresses related issues like caregiver stress, infertility concerns, and grief tied to illness.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete skills. Theresa tailors conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 15 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of emotional and relational problems. That background informs practical strategies for change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California. The profile notes licensure as CA LMFT.
What languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Theresa meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexible ways to work together depending on needs.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.