Teresa Bubnis , LPCC

Teresa Bubnis is a licensed professional clinical counselor who uses clear, practical methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She brings 25 years of experience and a straightforward style that aims to make sessions understandable and useful from the first meeting.

Teresa works with each person to shape a plan that fits their life. She listens for what matters most, then uses focused techniques to build coping skills and motivation. Conversations are direct and respectful, and she adjusts the pace to match what the client needs.

Her background includes long-term work supporting people through major losses and transitions. Teresa draws on approaches that help break problems into manageable steps and build momentum toward goals. She also helps with practical concerns like communication issues, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and money-related anxiety.

Women facing pregnancy, postpartum concerns, or broader women’s issues may find her approach relevant, especially when those challenges link to mood, confidence, or life changes. Teresa also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, isolation and loneliness, first responder concerns, and disaster-related stress.

Teresa uses methods that promote motivation and measurable progress. She encourages short-term gains while also supporting longer-term growth. Her aim is to help people leave sessions with concrete next steps and a clearer sense of direction.

Practical approaches for online therapy and change

Teresa uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it focuses on clear skills and small behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build commitment. This approach is helpful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-focused therapy is used to set concrete, short-term goals and to track progress in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Teresa collaborates with each person to decide which method fits their goals and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what is working and what isn’t, so therapy stays aligned with the client’s needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth needs, and chat or text messaging can be useful for brief updates or when writing helps processing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep progress moving between in-person commitments.