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Theresa Yucel

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Theresa

Theresa Yucel is a Licensed Professional Counselor who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives to support people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life transitions. She draws on a decade of clinical experience, bringing practical skills for coping, setting healthy boundaries, and improving self-care.

Background and approach

Theresa earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University and holds LPC licenses in Texas and Louisiana (TX LPC 89587, LA LPC 6602). Her background includes three years in an inpatient psychiatric setting managing crisis situations and several years focused on outpatient and group work for adults and geriatric clients.

That range informs an approach that balances structured tools for symptom relief with attention to personal history and relationship patterns. Theresa works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, mood disorders including bipolar, and issues around identity and self-esteem.

Theresa emphasizes a collaborative therapeutic relationship where clients and therapist partner to identify goals and strategies. She practices with empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, aiming to help people navigate change, rebuild after loss, and develop practical skills for daily life.

Online Therapy Grounded in Practical and Insightful Approaches



Theresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop actionable strategies for managing anxiety, panic, depression, and daily stressors. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, empathic space where an individual’s goals and values guide the work and the therapist reflects and responds without judgment. These approaches together allow for both skill-building and exploration of what matters most to the client.

Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. Theresa will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailor interventions from CBT, client-centered work, or psychodynamic exploration as appropriate. The focus is on practical steps that align with personal values and on adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage caregiving or work commitments, and access therapeutic support without local travel.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Theresa address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and concerns about self-esteem and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Theresa integrates client-centered care with cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic ideas, offering both practical coping techniques and exploration of personal history to support change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked full time in counseling since 2015, including three years in an inpatient psychiatric hospital and subsequent outpatient and group therapy work focused on adults and geriatric populations.
Where is she licensed and based?
Theresa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses TX LPC 89587 and LA LPC 6602, and she practices from Texas.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How is cost 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 together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Louisiana, Texas

Languages

English