Teresa Paris, LMFT

Teresa Paris is a licensed therapist practicing in California with nine years of clinical experience working with a range of populations. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings training in relationship dynamics and family systems to work with individuals and families navigating stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and changes in life circumstances.

She focuses on helping people identify strengths and build confidence, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals. Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while supporting clients through issues such as self esteem, motivation, coping with life changes, and communication problems.

Teresa also has experience addressing complex concerns including mood disorders, postpartum depression, domestic violence, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, and challenges related to pregnancy and childbirth. She provides care in English and offers collaborative, strengths-based guidance that aims to empower clients to take steps toward greater wellbeing and clearer life purpose.

Approach to Online Therapy and Clinical Methods

Teresa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - which focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committing to meaningful actions; this approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. She also integrates Attachment-Based Therapy to explore relationship patterns and improve connection and communication within families and intimate partnerships, helping with parenting concerns and interpersonal difficulties. Additionally, she uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client's own goals guide the pace and focus of work.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Teresa works together with each person to identify which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Teresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule care around busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations within California.