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Theresa Yu

Insight driven, skills focused therapy

LCMHC, LPC Oklahoma

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English, Mandarin
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About Theresa

Theresa Yu brings a practical, skills-oriented approach to counseling that emphasizes evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Theresa frames sessions around helping clients gain insight and learn tools they can use right away to reduce distress, manage relationships, and cope with life transitions.

Background and approach

She blends structured interventions with a warm, client-centered posture so people feel heard while also working toward measurable change. Theresa holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and has nine years of clinical experience providing care in multiple settings.

Her background includes work in child welfare, special education, behavioral health rehabilitation, and school- and home-based services, which informs her familiarity with trauma, developmental and behavioral concerns, and family dynamics.

Theresa offers services in English and Mandarin and accepts international clients, drawing on a varied professional history to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, ADHD, and an extended list of related issues. Theresa emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving, guiding clients toward strategies that fit their goals and circumstances.

She encourages exploration and gradual change, helping clients build skills for immediate relief and longer-term growth.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Theresa frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and behavioral patterns. CBT emphasizes concrete exercises and techniques that translate well to virtual sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she uses; ACT focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility so people can take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in close relationships and to strengthen relational security and communication skills, which can be helpful for couples and family concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theresa works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts tools and pacing based on feedback so the treatment plan remains a team effort rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access ongoing skill practice and support between live conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Theresa address?
Theresa works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is Theresa's therapeutic style and approach?
Her practice combines client-centered engagement with evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to create practical strategies tailored to each person.
How much experience does she have in clinical practice?
Theresa has nine years of clinical experience working across settings like home-based care, schools, child welfare, and behavioral health rehabilitation, which contributes to her experience with trauma, developmental concerns, and family systems.
What credentials and locations are on record for Theresa?
Her listed credentials are LCMHC and LPC with licensing details NH LCMHC 3527 and OK LPC LPC06957, and she practices from Oklahoma.
In which languages can clients work with her and can international clients participate?
Theresa sees clients in English and Mandarin, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats does Theresa offer?
She provides multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Theresa?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma, New Hampshire

Languages

English, Mandarin