Theresa Cloyd, LPC

Theresa Cloyd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with six years of clinical experience. She supports individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma-related concerns, and life transitions, drawing on focused clinical training and a compassionate style that prioritizes each person's pace and needs.

Her work addresses a range of concerns including stress, social anxiety and phobia, mood disorders, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem challenges, and coping with life changes. Theresa combines practical skill-building with open, empathetic listening to help people find clearer ways to manage symptoms and regain a sense of agency.

Theresa’s practice integrates evidence-based approaches tailored to each client. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to create interventions that fit individual goals and circumstances. This blend allows her to offer both short-term strategies for symptom relief and longer-term work focused on resilience and personal growth.

Known for a collaborative and non-judgmental manner, Theresa aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore experiences, develop coping skills, and move toward the life they envision for themselves. Her approach emphasizes practical tools, genuine care, and steady support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Theresa frequently combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead to explore values, goals, and personal strengths - an approach that helps people feel heard and more able to make meaningful changes. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress.

She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques when clients need skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Theresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which blend of approaches best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, recognizing that finding the right method is part of the therapeutic process.

Online therapy with Theresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, schedule sessions around other commitments, and access a licensed professional from different locations within Arizona. The format supports practical, skill-based work alongside deeper therapeutic exploration led by the therapist and the client together.