Teresa Gehman , LMHC

Teresa Gehman recognizes that reaching out for help can feel difficult, and she approaches each new connection with warmth and patience. As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York, she brings 30 years of clinical experience to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. Teresa emphasizes that accepting help is itself a form of strength, and she strives to create a welcoming, healing space where each person can explore their story and find practical paths forward.

Known for a compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented style, Teresa often blends therapeutic methods to tailor care to each individual's needs. Her practice addresses concerns such as stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, eating disorders, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, PTSD, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and issues related to intimacy and self-esteem. She also works with concerns like caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment themes, chronic illness, and body image struggles.

Teresa believes therapy is a collaborative process that honors the uniqueness of every person. She focuses on evidence-informed approaches and individualized treatment planning so clients can build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate life transitions with greater resilience. She welcomes the opportunity to get to know each person and to support meaningful, sustainable change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Care

Teresa integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside practical cognitive techniques to support clients in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping with major life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships and attachment styles influence current patterns of relating and emotion regulation - it can be useful for relationship difficulties, intimacy issues, and attachment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete strategies to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, often providing tools for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood instability.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Teresa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they tailor a plan that may combine elements from different approaches to address presenting concerns effectively.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across different lifestyles. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support and practical interventions while accommodating work, caregiving, or mobility needs, making it easier to maintain ongoing therapeutic work from home or other convenient locations.