About Theresa
Theresa Pettigrew helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship worries, and family conflicts. She offers straightforward support and listens with respect and compassion. Theresa acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage and aims to make that first step easier.
Theresa brings 25 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. She adapts conversations and plans to the needs of each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings to feel more in control.
How Theresa works
Her work includes attention to communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, panic and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues. Theresa helps people identify what matters most to them, set small goals, and build steady habits that support change. She keeps explanations plain and uses techniques that fit the situation.
Theresa emphasizes collaboration. She and the client look at the problem together and try different approaches until something works. This can mean talking through emotions, practicing new ways to handle stress, or planning actions to improve relationships.
Many people appreciate a counselor who treats them with sensitivity and care. Theresa aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where people can talk frankly about what they are facing and make gradual progress toward their goals.
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
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 25 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Approaches that help online and in session
Theresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and real-life practice. One approach centers on teaching skills to manage anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing strategies and step-by-step exposure to feared situations. These techniques help reduce immediate symptoms and provide ways to cope between sessions.Another common approach involves improving communication and relationship habits. This work looks at patterns that cause conflict and practices new ways to speak and listen, which can ease tension and build understanding. It also includes steps toward forgiveness and strengthening self-love and purpose.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Theresa will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences. That collaborative process helps find strategies that feel useful and sustainable.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls let the therapist and client use face-to-face interaction, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a short check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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