Teresa is a Licensed Social Worker who gradated summa cum laude from Aurora University with her Master of Social Work specializing in Healthcare. Prior to joining The Healing Center, she gained experience in the mental health field working with children, teens, and young adults with developmental disorders and their families. She specializes in Grief/Loss Counseling, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Anxiety, Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Depression, Managing Chronic Illness, LGBT+ Related Issues, as well as assisting children, teens, and their families navigate common growing pains experienced during stages of development throughout the life span. Teresa utilizes various evidence-based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Solution Based Therapy.
She wholeheartedly believes that everyone can benefit from counseling regardless of their life experiences.
She wholeheartedly believes that everyone can benefit from counseling regardless of their life experiences.