Teneka Gerido, LPC

Teneka Gerido is a licensed counselor in Georgia with more than 15 years of experience helping people navigate challenging emotional terrain. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she blends attentive listening with evidence-informed techniques to support clients in regaining stability and meaning in their lives.

Her clinical focus includes depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem concerns, and she is attuned to the needs of women, young adults, and individuals facing midlife transitions. Teneka takes a holistic, culturally responsive approach that acknowledges each person’s unique background and circumstances while addressing issues such as social anxiety, workplace stress, and major life changes.

In session she fosters a warm, supportive space where clients can explore difficult emotions, develop healthier coping skills, and pursue personal growth. Whether working through caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, relationship or family difficulties, or feelings of emptiness and isolation, Teneka partners with clients to identify practical strategies and build on their strengths.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Teneka Gerido commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the process - this approach helps when someone needs support exploring feelings and building self-trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical method that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches skills to change them - it is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps increase motivation and resolve ambivalence when someone is considering change, such as improving self-care or making life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process; Teneka works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy expands access to support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. For many people, remote sessions make it easier to integrate therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals who tailor treatment to individual concerns.