Teresa Syversen , LPC

Teresa Syversen is a Behavioral Health and Addictions clinician licensed and certified in Oregon who brings more than 20 years of experience to her work on the Oregon Coast. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, parenting struggles, addictions, and attention-deficit issues. She is mindful that many who seek help have histories of physical trauma or emotional abuse and approaches that history with care and understanding.

Her therapeutic style is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Drawing on cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods, she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's unique needs and goals. Teresa listens closely to identify strengths and priorities, then uses practical strategies tailored to the situation.

Recognizing the courage it takes to pursue change, she focuses on supporting and empowering people as they move toward greater wellbeing. Her two decades of experience with diverse concerns allow her to offer steady guidance and concrete tools for coping with life transitions and building resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client's perspective guides the work. This approach helps people explore values, strengthen self-awareness, and address relationship or self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-focused method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving everyday coping strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance with skill-building to improve emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who experience intense emotions or repeated relationship conflicts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Teresa works collaboratively to determine the best fit based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She may blend approaches so the work aligns with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility and make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats allow licensed professionals to meet clients where they are, offering continuity of care and the ability to choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable and practical.