Profile / United States
Teresa Fernandez, LCSW
Wisconsin
LCSW - Stress and anxiety support
See online therapy options- CBT-based skills
- DBT for emotions
- Spanish and English
About Teresa
Teresa Fernandez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Wisconsin with three years of professional experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Teresa asks straightforward questions and helps clients map out practical next steps.
Her approach is goal-focused and concrete. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness Therapy to build moment-to-moment awareness.
Teresa emphasizes small, usable changes rather than abstract ideas. Typical sessions include reviewing recent situations, identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and practicing new skills between meetings. She also works on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
Parents often consult about specific struggles such as managing stress around caregiving or improving interactions with children. Teresa helps people clarify what they want to change and choose concrete steps to test in daily life. She supports those exploring life purpose and self-love through focused exercises and practical reflection.
To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Teresa does not accept international clients.
How her CBT and DBT skills translate to online sessions
Teresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing new responses, and reviewing real-life experiments between meetings.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be useful when strong emotions make it hard to follow through on goals. Mindfulness Therapy is another tool she uses to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they test what helps and adjust the plan over time.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients practice skills in everyday settings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises for use in remote sessions so people can try concrete tools between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
Teresa helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. She also addresses communication issues, guilt and shame, isolation, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions center on noticing thoughts and habits, trying new responses, and practicing skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician in Wisconsin.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography; confirm current session options before booking. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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