Teresa Velazquez Navarro , LCSW

Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 10 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She combines practical strategies with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help clients explore patterns, strengthen coping skills, and clarify personal goals.

Teresa creates an open and nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly, and she works alongside clients to build insight and resilience. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, encouraging each person to take the courageous steps needed for meaningful change. She also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, and life transitions.

Throughout her practice Teresa draws on evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person's needs, supporting clients as they navigate difficult emotions and relational dynamics. She values respect, authenticity, and steady support during the therapeutic process. Teresa is licensed in California as an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW 110456. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Teresa integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice to support a range of concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and helps clients improve connection and trust in relationships, which can be especially helpful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and active listening so clients can lead the pace of change; it helps people build self-understanding, self-esteem, and confidence while feeling heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Teresa works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy from different settings and schedules. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent support, skill-building, and connection in ways that fit each client’s life.