Theresa Scarola , LCSW

Theresa Scarola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with nine years of professional experience. She focuses her work on hospice care, grief and bereavement, and general counseling in a private practice setting, offering support to people navigating loss, major life changes, and ongoing emotional challenges.

She has helped individuals manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, rebuild motivation, and strengthen self esteem and confidence. Her approach is warm and attentive, blending practical structure with compassionate listening. Theresa emphasizes goal setting and clear structure to encourage greater self-discipline and sustained improvements in self-regard.

Theresa works from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert in their own story and building on existing strengths to address difficulties. She frames therapy as a courageous step toward a more fulfilling life and positions herself as a supportive and empowering partner in that process. Her practice concentrates on helping clients find actionable strategies and renewed confidence as they face depression, transitions, caregiver stress, workplace concerns, and body image or self-love issues.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Theresa applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to grief work and to helping people regain confidence and coping capacity. One approach she emphasizes is structured goal-setting and skills building, which involves identifying clear, achievable steps and practical strategies to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and strengthen self-discipline. This method helps clients track progress and develop routines that support lasting change.

She also integrates grief-focused counseling rooted in hospice and bereavement experience, offering compassionate attention to loss while helping clients process emotions, rebuild meaning, and adapt to life changes. Another central element is a strengths-based, supportive approach that highlights existing resources and personal resilience to foster self-esteem and self-love.

Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. Theresa works with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to ensure it remains useful and relevant. Online therapy makes these options more accessible through flexible formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their schedules and comfort. Licensed professionals can deliver effective care remotely, making it easier to maintain consistency and progress from wherever clients are located.