- Stress and anxiety
- Communication problems
- Life purpose focus
About Theresa
Theresa Pettigrew is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 25 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
Theresa uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than labels. She listens for patterns that keep a person repeating the same problems, then helps people try different ways of responding.
Theresa adapts the plan as the work moves forward. That can mean setting small goals, practicing new skills between sessions, and checking what helps most. She explains options in plain language so people can decide what to try next.
People often come when a life change leaves them unsure what matters next. Theresa helps untangle those moments by sorting priorities and testing realistic next steps. She pays attention to how relationships and daily habits affect mood and motivation.
Her approach is steady and practical. Theresa encourages clear communication and learning specific tools for panic, anxiety, and low mood. She asks about what clients want to get out of therapy and adjusts the focus over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Theresa works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear thinking and practical skills. One common approach helps people recognize unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced ways of thinking; this can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Another approach emphasizes behavior change through small, manageable steps and skill practice between sessions; that is useful for panic, low motivation, and rebuilding daily routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adjust methods based on what proves most helpful. The emphasis is on collaboration and trying realistic options rather than committing to a single method up front.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and enabling shorter, focused check-ins. Some formats use less bandwidth or no video, which can be helpful when a quick conversation or a brief check-in is all that is needed. Ask about available session types when you sign up so you can choose what fits your schedule and daily routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family conflict, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and women's issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses plain conversation to identify repeating patterns and practical steps to change them. The work includes setting small goals and practicing skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, relationships, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas. Her practice is located in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How do I start and what does it cost?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.