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Theresa Stanford, LMHC

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Theresa

Theresa Stanford is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 35 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, depression, and challenges related to concentration and focus including ADHD.

Background and approach

With a long career in the field she emphasizes clients' strengths and views each person as the expert in their own story, offering support and practical guidance as they pursue meaningful change. Theresa uses evidence-based techniques and tools to help clients manage panic symptoms, social anxiety, trauma-related concerns, communication problems, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness.

Her practice prioritizes collaborative, strength-based work that helps clients build skills for daily life while processing loss and emotional pain. Sessions are offered through multiple online formats to fit different schedules, and she encourages people to take the first step toward greater well-being when they feel ready.

Evidence-Based Methods and Online Support

Therapeutic approaches Theresa commonly uses include cognitive-based techniques that help identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and practical skills training to improve attention, reduce panic symptoms, and manage everyday stress. These approaches teach concrete tools for coping with anxiety, depression, and concentration difficulties while building more effective habits.

She also incorporates biofeedback-informed strategies when helpful, using simple physiological awareness and relaxation practices to reduce arousal and support regulation. That kind of technique can be useful for clients experiencing panic attacks, stress-related symptoms, or difficulty with focus and emotional control.

Determining which methods will be most helpful is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and adjusts the plan over time to find the best fit for the client's needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels with technology. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations and to continue care consistently while balancing daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Theresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, ADHD, and related concerns such as panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths based, focusing on practical strategies and skill building while honoring each person as the expert in their own life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Theresa brings 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns and has used tools like biofeedback as part of treatment when appropriate.
Where is she licensed and what credentials does she hold?
She is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH3114 and practices as an LMHC.
In which language does she provide services and can she see international clients?
Therapy is offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English