Theresa Parris-Perry, LCSW

Theresa Parris-Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 30 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns. She draws on a strengths-based perspective that honors each person's lived experience, working from the belief that individuals are the experts of their own stories and already possess resources that can aid recovery and growth. Theresa offers steady, compassionate guidance while helping clients identify priorities, build coping skills, and take practical steps toward a more satisfying and balanced life.

Theresa recognizes that seeking help is an act of courage and meets each person with respect and empowerment. Her work addresses a broad range of issues including addictions, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, depression, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She tailors support to the needs of each client, combining active listening with collaborative planning to address immediate problems and longer-term patterns.

Whether a person is navigating an acute crisis or working through longstanding difficulties, Theresa aims to create a supportive partnership that helps clients build resilience, clarify goals, and move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Theresa Parris-Perry

Theresa frequently uses client-centered therapy, an approach that emphasizes understanding each person's perspective and building a collaborative relationship. This method helps people feel heard, identify their strengths, and set goals that feel personally relevant.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT can be useful for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Mindfulness therapy is another element of her practice, teaching present-moment awareness and simple practices that reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation. Mindfulness can support coping with stress, grief, and ongoing life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Theresa works collaboratively with each client and with licensed professionals as needed to determine which combination of methods best fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them while maintaining regular contact with their therapist.