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Teresa Paris

Compassionate guidance for practical emotional growth

LMFT California

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Teresa

Teresa Paris is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and issues tied to self-esteem and life transitions.

Background and approach

Teresa emphasizes a respectful, culturally aware approach that centers each person’s strengths while attending to practical coping skills. Her work blends evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening and collaboration.

Teresa draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-informed perspectives to tailor plans that match a client’s goals and values. She also addresses related concerns including communication difficulties, guilt and shame, isolation, and perinatal mood challenges.

Teresa aims to create a supportive space where clients can explore patterns, try new strategies, and build resilience. She frames therapy as a partnership, adjusting conversations and treatment priorities to meet individual needs and encourage meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Teresa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-focused ideas to help clients address present difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. ACT encourages clarification of personal values and committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggle with them. Attachment-informed work attends to relational patterns and how early bonds influence current connections and emotional responses.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Teresa works with each client to explore which methods match their goals, values, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback. This means treatment plans are individualized rather than one-size-fits-all, and adjustments are made as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Teresa is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to enhance flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes occur, and try different communication styles to see what feels most helpful for the therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Teresa address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, coping with life changes, and family-related matters, as well as related topics like communication problems and postpartum depression.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines empathic, client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from approaches such as CBT, ACT, and attachment-based work to help clients develop coping skills and insight.
What is her clinical experience?
Teresa has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and diverse populations in clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with the license CA LMFT 143912.
Does she provide services in other languages or internationally?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options for engagement.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflicts

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English