- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, life changes, and ADHD. Teresa also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, and questions about life purpose and self-love.
Teresa uses a client-centered approach that puts the person's concerns and goals first. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual, not on following a rigid agenda. She aims to build a straightforward, honest working relationship and asks for feedback so the work stays useful and practical.
Her methods draw from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when helpful. That can mean noticing feelings in the moment, practicing new ways to talk about needs, or exploring what motivates change. For people with trauma, she integrates trauma-focused methods to address painful memories at a pace the person can handle.
In a session Teresa listens, reflects, and helps people identify small steps they can try between meetings. Conversations may include skill practice for managing anxiety or anger, ways to improve communication, and planning around career or caregiving demands. The emphasis is on clear, doable actions rather than abstract theory.
Teresa trained at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and earned a master’s degree in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. She offers counseling in English and works with adults in Wisconsin who want help sorting out what comes next.
How Teresa's approaches translate to online work
Teresa draws from client-centered work and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in online sessions. Client-centered work means the conversation follows what the person brings and focuses on practical goals. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name feelings, then practice new ways of expressing needs in relationships.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find what really matters and decide on small changes they want to try. For clients who have experienced trauma, trauma-focused methods are used to address memories and reactions at a manageable pace. Choosing the right combination of approaches happens together, with the therapist and client checking what feels most helpful and adjusting as they go.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not possible, or reduce the need to be on camera if that helps someone participate. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to the online setting to focus on emotion, motivation, and practical steps for coping and change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, career decisions, life changes, ADHD, and related family issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a client-centered approach to focus on the person's goals and priorities, then draws on emotionally-focused work and motivational interviewing to clarify values and possible steps forward.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of counseling experience and holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an MA in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.