Teresa Turco , LCSW

Teresa Turco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eight years of professional experience providing mental health support in California. She focuses on helping people navigate depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, as well as grief and loss, and she has particular experience supporting those managing bipolar disorder. Teresa combines practical skills with a strengths-based orientation, helping clients identify existing resources and build new strategies to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Teresa emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person's pace and goals. She encourages clients to take the courageous step of seeking help and stays alongside them as they work through challenges, offering evidence-informed approaches and steady support. Her work is rooted in helping people develop coping skills, clarify values, and regain a sense of agency when life feels overwhelming.

Whether addressing acute stressors or longer-standing patterns, Teresa aims to create a supportive environment that promotes growth and resilience. As a California LCSW, she brings clinical training and real-world experience to guide people through difficult transitions and toward greater well-being.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Teresa draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and persistent struggles that interfere with everyday living.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on approach that identifies unhelpful thought patterns and builds skills to shift thinking and behavior. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and managing mood symptoms by teaching concrete coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa partners with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress and comfort in therapy.

Online therapy with Teresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and life situations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to meet people where they are, reduce travel time, and make consistent care more accessible for those balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.