Theresa Connelly , LCSW

Theresa Connelly is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Pennsylvania. She brings six years of experience helping people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and problems with self-esteem. She focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life and on supporting people through major life changes.

Theresa uses a client-centered way of working that keeps each person’s goals first. She listens for what matters most, then helps clients translate insight into actions. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits.

Mindfulness practices are part of her sessions when they help reduce rumination and calm intense emotions. For clients who have experienced trauma, she offers trauma-focused approaches to address painful memories safely and gradually. Theresa matches techniques to what a person needs rather than following a single method.

She also helps with family-related stress, caregiver burden, fertility concerns, end-of-life issues, and career difficulties. She supports people facing isolation, midlife transitions, grief around hospice or loss, and the emotional impact of disasters. Theresa aims to help people find clearer direction and more steady coping.

Theresa’s style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between meetings, and small changes that add up. She encourages a collaborative pace so people feel understood and in control of their progress.

Flexible therapeutic approaches for online care

Theresa commonly uses client-centered therapy, which means she listens closely to each person's priorities and builds sessions around their personal goals and pace. This approach helps people feel heard and ensures the work suits their life and values.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a hands-on method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical skills. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and habit changes that affect daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will talk through options and try methods that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pace and techniques in collaboration so each person feels involved in planning their care.

Online therapy lets people connect in ways that fit their routines. Video calls are used for deeper conversation and face-to-face exchange. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter, simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when someone wants written reflections rather than a live conversation. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.