- Strengths based
- Trauma informed
- Goal focused
About Terese
In sessions she listens carefully and centers treatment on each person's strengths. She uses goal-focused techniques so clients leave with concrete steps to try between meetings. Her style is warm and practical, with attention to the immediate problems that are getting in the way of daily life.
Terese brings 15 years of counseling experience in Colorado. Over that time she has supported people through trauma and abuse, family-of-origin wounds, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, blended family challenges, and substance issues. She draws on a range of methods to match each person's situation.
Her approach includes client-centered work and solution-focused strategies aimed at short-term gains and clearer next steps. She also uses trauma-informed tools such as EMDR when appropriate, and motivational interviewing to support change in addictive behaviors. Conversations often include exploring personal stories and strengths so new options become visible.
Terese encourages collaboration in therapy. She helps clients set realistic goals and practices skills for coping with life changes. People considering this work can expect straightforward, supportive sessions that focus on what they want to change and how to get there.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.