About Theresa
Theresa Gerstein helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse. She supports those struggling with parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, shame, and issues around self-love. Theresa is a Florida-licensed clinical social worker with four years of experience, and she writes in a direct, respectful way.
Theresa aims to meet each person where they are. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to fit specific needs. Her style is warm and sensitive, focused on practical steps a person can try between sessions.
How Theresa works
In sessions she talks through coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and manage anxious thoughts. For trauma and post-traumatic stress she focuses on keeping people grounded and helping them name what they’ve been through. With parenting concerns she helps parents sort priorities and find small changes that ease daily strain.
Theresa also addresses guilt and shame, helping people build self-compassion and clearer self-worth. When depression is present she supports clients in identifying manageable goals and routines that bring more structure and purpose. Theresa encourages people to take the first step toward a more satisfying life.
She offers a collaborative, nonjudgmental approach and works with clients to find realistic, sustainable changes that fit their lives.
What Theresa works with
The areas below are the ones Theresa selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Online approaches and how they help
Theresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom reduction and practical coping. One common approach helps people learn skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing techniques, thought-tracking, and step-by-step behavioral changes to reduce overwhelm. This approach is useful for day-to-day anxiety and acute stress.For trauma and post-traumatic stress, she emphasizes grounding skills and paced processing so people can talk about difficult memories without feeling flooded. The work aims to increase safety, build coping skills, and reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This process is flexible and centered on the client's needs and preferences.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options offer practical flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles.
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