Teresa Turco, LCSW

Teresa Turco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with eight years of professional experience supporting adults facing a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. She works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and mood disorders such as bipolar disorder. Her approach is grounded in a strengths-based perspective that helps clients identify existing resources and build new coping strategies to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Teresa emphasizes collaboration and compassion, meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to their needs. She draws on a mix of evidence-informed methods to address symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support long-term recovery from substance use and emotional pain. Taking the first step toward change can feel daunting, and Teresa offers steady support and practical guidance throughout that process. Her practice aims to create a safe space for exploration, growth, and resilience so clients can pursue the goals that matter most to them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Teresa Turco integrates approaches that help clients clarify values, change unhelpful patterns, and build emotional skills. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites clients to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take committed steps toward a meaningful life - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and persistent worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, often used for depression, anxiety, and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the plan evolves with the client's progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility for scheduling and access. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing communication can occur through live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options helps clients fit therapy into busy lives and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are impractical.