Profile / United States
Teresa Paris, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Parenting support
- Skills focused
About Teresa
Teresa Paris is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and family-related challenges. Teresa works in English and draws on several therapeutic approaches to help people manage symptoms and build practical skills.
Her practice emphasizes clear, goal-oriented work. Sessions typically include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying new behavioral responses, and practicing skills between meetings. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas when they suit the concern.
Teresa also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life-purpose questions. She has experience supporting people through pregnancy and childbirth issues, postpartum depression, and veterans’ concerns. Her work includes handling difficult topics such as domestic violence and mood disorders while focusing on day-to-day coping strategies.
People who prefer a direct, skills-focused approach may find her methods helpful. Teresa lays out practical steps, checks progress, and adjusts plans as needed. She invites clients to try specific exercises and notices what helps most in their daily life.
Before a first session she asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time. Anyone considering working with her should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Teresa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. It is often used for anxiety, panic, low mood, and stress. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present; it can help with motivation, life changes, and persistent worry.She also brings attachment-informed ideas to understanding relationship patterns and communication. That approach looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and interactions, and it can help with improving communication and reducing isolation. Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. Teresa will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds helpful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. In remote sessions people can practice skills in real time and bring real-life situations into the conversation, which helps make therapy concrete and practical.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly works with stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Family-related concerns are also part of her focus.
How does Teresa use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. The work is practical and skill-based, with exercises to practice between sessions.
What is her experience level?
She has nine years of professional experience as a practicing therapist. That experience includes a range of mood and life-transition issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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