Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Theresa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri, Kansas, Illinois
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Theresa
Theresa Presley is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Missouri. She brings 16 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice. Theresa focuses on worries like anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, parenting strain, and LGBT concerns.
Theresa uses a strength-based approach and borrows techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people see links between their thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Background and approach
She aims to build a trusting working relationship and listens without judgment. Sessions are practical and geared toward small, doable changes that fit each person’s life. Theresa’s background includes work with people navigating grief, addictions, relationship struggles, and career stress.
She has supported those coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. That variety has shaped a flexible, problem-focused style. Her sessions blend real talk with skills practice.
She guides people through ways to manage intense feelings, reduce conflict, and rebuild everyday routines. Therapy can include short exercises and step-by-step coping plans to try between meetings. Theresa offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
She helps clients weigh options and pick formats that work with their time and energy. To start, individuals follow a brief questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.
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
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Theresa lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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 inform online care
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns formed early in life and how those patterns show up now. It helps people understand emotional responses and improve close connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools for changing unhelpful patterns and managing symptoms like anxiety and anger. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on relieving the impact of past traumatic events with structured techniques to reduce triggers and rebuild daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Theresa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That might mean starting with CBT skills, adding attachment-focused conversations, or using trauma-focused steps when needed. The plan can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a commute or a short break, and text or chat can be helpful for quick check-ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Theresa
What concerns does Theresa help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Theresa uses a strength-based style and practical techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches. She focuses on building a trusting relationship and working on small, achievable changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of social work experience across inpatient and outpatient mental health, domestic violence services, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
Theresa holds KS LSCSW and IL LCSW credentials and practices out of Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with 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.