Teresa Robertson , LMHC, LCPC

Teresa Robertson is a licensed counselor practicing in Florida and Illinois, holding the credentials LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). With 19 years of experience in the mental health field, she brings a long history of work in both community mental health and private practice settings.

She began private practice in 2014, first in Illinois and now in Florida, after more than 18 years of service in community mental health and social service programs. Teresa earned a master’s degree in professional counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 1999 and later pursued additional graduate-level coursework in human sexuality, grief and loss, and trauma counseling to expand her clinical skills.

Her training includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional, Psychological First Aid, and FEMA community preparedness coursework, all of which inform her trauma-aware approach. Teresa has supported people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and other stress-related concerns, as well as challenges related to parenting, divorce, grief, self-esteem, relationship conflict, social issues, bullying, life transitions, and women’s issues.

Teresa practices from an integrative perspective, blending psychodynamic ideas with client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based techniques while considering how the brain responds to stress and trauma. She adapts interventions to fit each person’s character, cultural context, and preferences, and she works collaboratively while encouraging client input. Her practice emphasizes integrity and trust with the goal of helping people gain insight, self-acceptance, fulfillment, and practical skills to navigate life more effectively.

How Therapeutic Approaches Shape Online Care

Teresa Robertson integrates several evidence-informed approaches into her online practice to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead - this approach helps people explore values, identity, and relationship concerns at their own pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is frequently used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and practical coping for everyday challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused approach Teresa has trained in; it aims to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity in clients who have experienced trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques and strategies best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or other obligations. These options can increase accessibility and continuity of care, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to support clients across different life situations and locations.