About Theresa
Theresa Parris-Perry is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience in New York. She practices in a way that centers each person's experience. She listens first and builds on the strengths people already bring to change.
Theresa helps people manage stress and anxiety and cope with depression and major life changes. She also addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and addictions. Other areas she supports include intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and attention-deficit concerns.
How Theresa works
Her approach focuses on understanding what matters most to the individual. In sessions she combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns and uses solution-focused methods to set small, reachable goals.
Theresa aims to make therapy understandable and straightforward. She works at a calm pace and helps people try things between sessions. Progress is treated as a series of small steps rather than a single event.
People who choose Theresa can expect a collaborative tone and clear, direct guidance. She supports people as they define goals, try new strategies, and adjust plans when needed.
Theresa lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
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
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Theresa commonly blends client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means the conversation starts with what matters most to the person and builds from their strengths. This approach is useful for people who need a therapist to listen closely and follow their lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in behavior. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and trouble managing emotions.She also uses mindfulness practices to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity and improve focus. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Theresa helps clients choose methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She treats therapy as a collaboration and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls let people keep face-to-face contact without travel. Phone sessions work when a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief updates or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep steady momentum between sessions.
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