- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Motivational Interviewing
About Teresa
Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin with four years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, career questions, and life changes. Teresa also focuses on caregiver stress, communication problems, family of origin issues, and struggles with guilt, shame, and isolation.
Teresa uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s concerns first. She listens without judgment and helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and direct, with attention to emotions and how they shape behavior.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the approaches Teresa lists. She draws on EFT to help people name and work with emotions that can be hard to identify or express. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are unsure about change, and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are interfering with daily life.
Her training includes a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an MA in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. Teresa emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and invites honest feedback so sessions stay useful and practical.
People can expect straightforward conversations focused on the problems they bring. Teresa helps clients develop strategies for coping, improving communication, and reducing symptoms so they can manage daily demands more effectively.
Online sessions grounded in emotion and choice
Teresa lists Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as one approach she uses; EFT helps people tune into important emotions and how those feelings shape relationships and behavior. It can be useful when emotions feel confusing or hard to name and when patterns repeat across situations.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and letting clients lead the agenda so goals come from the person in the room. Motivational Interviewing is another tool she uses to support people who are uncertain about change or need help finding internal motivation.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as those factors become clearer. Together they decide which combination of approaches fits best.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include keeping workday breaks free and reducing travel time, while the therapist-client collaboration helps make each session focused and useful.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on listening, naming emotions, and setting practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a practicing clinician in Wisconsin.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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