- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Teresa
Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a California LCSW with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Teresa also addresses life purpose questions and midlife concerns.
Her approach is practical and direct. She listens to the facts of a person’s situation and helps sort out what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on clear steps to reduce overwhelm, strengthen communication, and manage mood and anxiety symptoms.
Teresa uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, and emotionally focused approaches. That mix allows her to address patterns in relationships, unhelpful thinking, emotional regulation, and how past hurts affect current connections.
In early meetings she helps people name recurring patterns and pick a few realistic goals. Conversations often include skill-building for managing strong emotions, practicing new ways to talk with others, and testing small changes between sessions. She balances exploring relationship history with concrete strategies to change daily behavior.
People who come when they feel stuck after a job change, breakup, health shift, or other life change will find a focus on practical next steps. Teresa supports clients as they clarify values, improve communication, and reduce the day-to-day stress that gets in the way of making decisions.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns. In practice this means noticing how people react in close relationships and using that insight to try different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thinking-feeling-behavior link and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and reduce anxiety or low mood. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will review what matters most to a client and recommend approaches that fit their goals and preferences. She treats that choice as a collaborative decision and checks in as progress unfolds. Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or offering options when camera use is difficult. The focus is on making sessions practical and usable so therapeutic tools can be applied between meetings.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include life purpose, attachment issues, and midlife concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines listening with practical skill-building and problem solving. Sessions mix talking about relationship patterns with exercises to manage strong emotions and change thinking patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs a focus on common life stresses and relationship patterns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. Her practice and license are in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan you choose.
What steps are required to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets up the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.