Theresa Gerstein , LCSW

Theresa Gerstein is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on feelings of guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues. Theresa writes and adjusts plans to fit each person's needs.

She works in a straightforward, respectful way. Conversations are practical and direct. Theresa listens first, then helps set small, manageable goals. Sessions are paced to match each person's comfort and energy.

Theresa uses methods that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills over time. She focuses on clear steps you can try between sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns and replace them with more helpful habits.

Her clinical experience spans four years practicing in Florida as an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That background includes supporting people through trauma and recovery, and addressing parenting stress and low self-worth.

Theresa encourages honesty and steady progress. She works with each person to create a plan that feels realistic. The aim is to help people feel more able to manage daily stresses and improve how they relate to themselves and others.

If someone prefers clear options and practical steps, Theresa offers that kind of support. She balances empathy with action so people can notice real change over time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and emotional healing. One common approach she draws on helps people build coping skills and reduce anxiety by practicing new ways of thinking and behaving. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and mild to moderate depression.

Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events and their emotional impact. It helps people make sense of painful memories and reduce the grip those memories have on daily life. This method is often used for trauma, abuse, and post-traumatic stress symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will talk through options and adjust methods based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative so the plan fits the individual rather than imposing a fixed path.

Online therapy offers flexibility that many people need. Video calls let you see facial cues and hold a longer session. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or fitting support into a busy day. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare, and daily demands.