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Teresa Paris

Therapist · California

Teresa ParisLMFT

Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes

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  • Experience9 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • Pregnancy related care

About Teresa

Teresa Paris is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with nine years of experience. She focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges connected to parenting and self-esteem. Teresa works in a respectful, compassionate way and aims to highlight each person's strengths early in therapy.

Her sessions start by listening to what matters most to the client. Teresa and the client shape a plan together based on real-life goals. She uses straightforward tools so people can try new ways of handling hard moments between visits.

Teresa draws on several practical approaches, including cognitive behavior methods and skills from acceptance-focused work. She also pays attention to attachment dynamics and the quality of relationships when that is relevant. These tools are used to help people manage mood, panic, and the emotional strain around pregnancy and childbirth when those come up.

People describe her style as calm and goal-oriented, with room for compassion and patience. Teresa supports parents working through common parenting worries and partners who need clearer communication tools. She also addresses shame, guilt, isolation, and issues that come from cultural or military-connected backgrounds.

In sessions she will check in about progress and tweak techniques as needed. The focus is on small, doable steps that fit everyday life and build toward clearer thinking and steadier emotional responses.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values so people can act toward what matters. It is often used for anxiety, mood struggles, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with panic, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how close relationships affect feelings and behavior and can help with communication and relationship distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, reviewing how they work, and adjusting the plan as needed.

The biography did not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to have shorter check-ins between in-person visits. Other practical benefits include fitting sessions into a break at work or avoiding the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused ideas to an online setting to keep progress moving forward.

License and NPI

  • LMFT California · No. 143912

NPI1801374533

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflicts

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Teresa commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and self-esteem. Other areas include panic, postpartum depression, relationship communication, guilt, and multicultural or veteran-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Theresa uses a respectful, compassionate approach that emphasizes listening first. She aims to identify strengths and teach practical skills to manage difficult moments.

What is her professional background?

She has nine years of professional experience working with diverse populations on emotional and relationship concerns. Her work includes helping people through life changes and parenting stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

Teresa holds an LMFT credential and practices in California. The listing uses the credential exactly as provided.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Teresa?

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