- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Teresa
Teresa Hillenbrand is an LPC, LPCC with 28 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in Texas. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Her profile also notes focus areas such as abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, panic, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
She aims for straightforward conversations in sessions. Teresa listens to what feels most pressing and helps people talk through everyday reactions and repeating patterns. Sessions tend to center on clear, practical steps rather than abstract talk alone.
Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms. She uses structured approaches when helpful, and she guides people through coping skills for managing stress and overwhelming emotion. That practical work is paired with space to discuss relationship patterns and parenting challenges.
For people wrestling with feelings of abandonment, guilt, or low self-worth, Teresa helps identify how those feelings show up in current choices. She supports people in strengthening self-acceptance and improving how they communicate in important relationships. This includes short-term strategies and longer-term skill building.
She offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Teresa asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started. Because session details can vary by location, prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches that translate to online sessions
Teresa uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and pattern recognition. One common approach teaches breathing, grounding, and relaxation skills to manage anxiety and panic; these techniques are short and can be practiced between sessions to reduce intense symptoms.Another approach involves working through trauma-related responses by identifying triggers and building stepwise coping strategies. This work combines talking through experiences with concrete behavioral steps to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will discuss goals, current challenges, and preferences to decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process helps shape session structure and the pace of therapy.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time so appointments can be scheduled around work or family commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Texas, Ohio
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem and depression, plus related areas like abandonment, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based techniques and clear conversation to identify patterns and practical steps. The focus is on skills for managing stress while exploring values and next actions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 28 years of professional experience working with people on mood, anxiety, trauma, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed to practice in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients; confirm any regional details when you begin the process.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing depends on where you are located.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.