Theresa Ewing , LCSW

Theresa Ewing is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and issues around relationships and self-esteem. She also supports those coping with caregiving strain, end-of-life concerns, parenting stress, and women’s issues. Theresa listens closely and works with each person to set clear, manageable goals.

Theresa draws on practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. Sessions focus on small steps that fit into daily life so progress feels doable. She emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation, problem solving, and improving communication.

Her background includes clinical work in healthcare settings where she supported caregivers and people facing serious illness and hospice situations. That experience shaped a calm, steady approach to difficult life transitions and loss. Theresa brings four years of post-licensure clinical experience as an LCSW in Illinois.

Theresa’s style is direct but warm. She works collaboratively, making a plan and checking in about what is working. Sessions may include homework, coping skills, or short practice exercises to try between meetings.

People choose Theresa when they want practical strategies and steady support through tough times. She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How Theresa Uses CBT and DBT Online

Theresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and problems like low self-esteem by teaching concrete techniques to shift thinking and behavior patterns.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy approaches that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. DBT-style skills are useful for managing strong emotions, reducing reactivity, and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Theresa will discuss your goals, preferences, and the issues you bring to decide which tools to try first. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful for you.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and role play. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to practice skills in real time.