Theresa Flannery-Blachura, LCSW

Theresa Flannery-Blachura is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience supporting people across a range of emotional and relational concerns. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Theresa centers practice on creating affirming, compassionate spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals, people facing relationship difficulties, and those managing anxiety, trauma, or mood-related challenges.

Theresa takes a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that respects each individual's story and priorities. They specialize in fostering self-love, improving communication skills, and addressing social anxiety, caregiver stress, and isolation. With focused experience in sexuality support and trauma-informed care, Theresa helps clients explore personal growth, build practical coping skills, and deepen self-understanding.

Theresa approaches therapy with empathy and collaboration, offering a non-judgmental environment where people can examine their experiences and strengthen resilience. Together with clients, Theresa works to identify realistic goals and actionable steps that support emotional well-being and meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Theresa uses trauma-informed care to acknowledge how past events can affect current emotions and behavior - this approach emphasizes safety, empowerment, and gradual processing to support healing from traumatic experiences. Theresa also employs skills-based interventions that teach practical tools for managing anxiety, improving communication, and coping with mood challenges, helping clients develop strategies they can apply in daily life. Theresa offers an affirming approach for LGBTQ+ clients, focusing on identity, sexuality, and relationship concerns in a respectful, supportive way.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Theresa works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, experiment with techniques, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client's needs, values, and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility in scheduling and make it easier to access licensed professionals from different locations. These formats can support continuity of care, accommodate varied communication styles, and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.