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Theresa Parris-Perry, LCSW

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Theresa

Theresa Parris-Perry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings three decades of experience to her therapeutic work in New York.

Background and approach

She approaches care from a client-centered foundation that honors each person's knowledge of their own life while integrating practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Her style emphasizes collaboration and building on clients' existing strengths to move through difficult transitions and persistent patterns.

Theresa frames therapy as a process of empowerment rather than a path of judgment. She blends insight-oriented methods with solution-focused strategies to help clients manage relationship and family conflicts, addiction and intimacy-related issues, parenting stresses, career concerns, anger, self-esteem challenges, and compassion fatigue.

The result is a tailored approach that aims to clarify goals, develop coping skills, and support sustainable change while recognizing the courage it takes to begin and continue therapy.

Integrating evidence-based approaches in online sessions

Theresa draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathic understanding, and strengthening the client's own resources to clarify goals and build self-direction. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers concrete strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may combine elements from different approaches to tailor sessions as needs evolve.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work and family commitments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access therapeutic support from different locations while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
Theresa works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career matters, anger and self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
Her work is client-centered, focusing on the person's strengths and perspective, while incorporating techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and solution-focused approaches as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience providing mental health support and has developed a broad background across many presenting concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Theresa is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with license NY LCSW 038956.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are available in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Theresa provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Theresa can help with

Theresa Parris-Perry works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief.

Theresa works with clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse.

How Theresa approaches therapy

Theresa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Theresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York.