Teresa Robertson, LMHC, LCPC

Teresa Robertson is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida and Illinois who brings 19 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She is credentialed as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), qualifications that reflect advanced training in assessment and therapeutic care. Teresa has maintained a private practice since 2014, originally in Illinois and currently in Florida, after many years working in community mental health and social service settings where she provided counseling to diverse populations.

She earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1999 and has pursued additional graduate coursework in human sexuality, grief and loss, and trauma counseling. Teresa has completed specialized training in EMDR - a therapy commonly used for trauma - as well as certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, training in Psychological First Aid, and FEMA community preparedness coursework. These experiences contribute to a trauma-informed approach when working with clients.

Teresa has helped people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and stress-related concerns, along with issues related to parenting, divorce, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, social and peer challenges, bullying, life transitions, women’s issues, and work or school stress. Her orientation is integrative - drawing from psychodynamic, client-centered, cognitive-behavioral (CBT), and mindfulness-based methods - and informed by how the brain responds to stress and trauma. She adapts techniques to each person’s character, cultural context, and preferences, and works collaboratively while inviting client input throughout treatment. Integrity and trust are priorities in her practice, and her aim is to help clients gain insight, self-acceptance, fulfillment, and the skills needed to thrive.

Therapeutic approaches available through online care

Teresa Robertson draws on several established approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and supports a client’s own goals - this approach is helpful for people working on self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical, skills-based strategies, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related challenges.

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that uses guided eye movements and other bilateral stimulation to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact; it is often used with clients who have experienced abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa collaborates with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and life context, and she adapts treatment as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to connect from home, work, or other locations and to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care and to access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not feasible.