Profile / United States
Teresa Velazquez Navarro, LCSW
California
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Attachment focus
- Goal oriented
About Teresa
Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Teresa works with people who want clear, practical steps to feel more steady and able to manage daily challenges.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses attachment-based ideas and client-centered methods to look at how past patterns affect current relationships. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent identifying small changes a person can practice between meetings.
Teresa pays attention to how shame, guilt, and abandonment concerns show up in thinking and behavior. She helps people break cycles of impulsivity, isolation, or controlling behavior by developing clearer communication and coping skills. Work can include skills for handling caregiver stress, navigating divorce or separation, and addressing body image issues.
Practical problems like communication breakdowns, midlife questions, or feeling stuck about life purpose are addressed with concrete steps. Treatment choices are discussed openly so people understand the reasons for particular exercises or tools. Teresa encourages short experiments that test new ways of handling old patterns.
People who prefer structured guidance alongside time to talk through feelings often find this approach useful. Sessions aim to be direct, respectful, and focused on what someone wants to change next.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Teresa uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral habits. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that can be practiced between sessions to test what works for everyday problems like anxiety or low mood.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at relationship patterns that come from early connections. This approach helps people understand how attachment needs influence current communication and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy is used to keep sessions focused on the client's priorities, with the therapist following the person's lead while offering reflections and structure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will talk through options and collaborate on which methods match a person's goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to be on camera. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for remote sessions so work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related concerns such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses structured tools alongside discussion to help people test new ways of thinking and acting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in California.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try therapy with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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