- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and bereavement
- Life purpose questions
About Theresa
Theresa Scarola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges of life changes. Theresa also focuses on body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, panic attacks, self-love, women’s issues, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose.
In session she prefers a practical, structured approach. She uses goal setting and clear steps to help people build self-discipline and greater confidence. Conversations often include identifying strengths, breaking problems into manageable pieces, and making small changes that add up over time.
Her background includes hospice care and grief/bereavement work alongside private practice counseling. That experience shapes how she talks about loss, caregiving strain, and difficult transitions. She draws on real-world clinical work rather than abstract theory when helping someone cope.
Theresa views each person as the expert on their own story and focuses on supporting strengths already present. Sessions are collaborative and grounded in everyday concerns like work stress, relationship communication, and recovering from setbacks. Practical tools and measurable steps are a consistent part of her work.
Many people come to her when a change in work, health, or relationships leaves them unsure what comes next. She helps clarify immediate priorities, set short-term goals, and develop routines that support steadier mood and clearer decision-making.
How therapeutic techniques translate to online sessions
Theresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. Problem-focused work involves identifying specific issues, setting measurable goals, and practicing skills between sessions to manage stress and anxiety. Behavioral approaches emphasize small, repeated actions that build confidence and reduce avoidance in daily life.Grief-focused care pays attention to processing loss in a paced way, helping people organize memories, manage intense emotions, and find routines that support day-to-day functioning. These approaches are presented in plain steps and concrete exercises rather than abstract discussion.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Theresa will collaborate with each person to test what helps, adjust goals, and try different techniques until a good fit emerges. That process is guided by the person's needs, preferences, and practical constraints.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions often make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving responsibilities. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework to whatever setting a person uses between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as body image and workplace issues.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
Theresa uses structured conversations and goal setting to break problems into steps and build self-discipline and confidence.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of experience and has worked in hospice care and private practice counseling focused on grief and general mental health.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices out of New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.