About Theresa
Theresa Heyes is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 16 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship struggles, and cope with grief and loss. Theresa also supports people working on self-esteem, confidence, and mood concerns.
Theresa treats conversations as a partnership. She listens first to understand each person’s needs. Then she and the client shape short-term goals and practical steps to move forward.
How Theresa works
Sessions are respectful and focused on real-life changes rather than jargon. Theresa has worked in clinical settings for many years and brings that breadth of experience into each session. She adapts tools and ideas to fit what actually works for the person in front of her.
That means flexible pacing and a mix of exploration and concrete strategies. Her additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and life purpose. She also addresses narcissism, self-love, women’s issues, and workplace concerns when they affect a client’s daily life.
Theresa aims to empower clients to make choices that reflect their values and goals. She encourages steady progress with small, doable steps. The work is collaborative, practical, and centered on each person’s unique situation.
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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on helping people reduce anxiety and improve relationships. One common approach she draws on emphasizes practical coping skills and behavior changes to manage stress and mood issues; this involves identifying patterns, trying small experiments, and building routines that support better daily functioning. Another common thread is relational work that looks at how attachment and communication affect close connections; this helps people notice interaction patterns and practice clearer, more effective ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Theresa will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest methods that suit your situation. Together you can try a few options and adjust the plan based on what helps you make steady progress.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone works when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be convenient between sessions or when brief, timely support is helpful. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and different daily routines.
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