- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT skills
About Teresa
Teresa Velazquez Navarro is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Teresa speaks English and practices from a clinical perspective shaped by relational work and emotion-focused methods.
Her approach emphasizes listening first. She creates a space where clients can speak about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Teresa works with people to identify patterns that keep problems repeating and to name emotions that can feel hard to recognize.
She commonly draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and how emotional experiences affect close connections. Teresa also uses Attachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people understand how early relationships shape current reactions.
When useful, she integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotion regulation. Sessions often involve practicing skills, trying new ways of communicating, and reflecting on what comes up in the moment.
Teresa is direct but approachable in session and aims to help clients take manageable steps toward change. Her work can include addressing issues such as abandonment, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, guilt and shame, and midlife concerns. Before booking, confirm current session options to match practical needs.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Teresa commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name core emotions and attachment responses that shape relationships. EFT focuses on emotions and interaction patterns, which can clarify why certain conflicts recur.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to map how early bonds influence current reactions. That approach helps people see recurring relational triggers and consider new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy is used to follow the client's concerns and priorities, allowing conversations to guide which skills or interventions come next.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Teresa will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize emotion-focused work, attachment insight, or skill-based strategies like CBT or DBT techniques.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and clients can adjust pacing and homework to match everyday life and responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include abandonment, communication problems, body image, caregiver stress, and midlife issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and helps clients name emotions and patterns. Sessions mix conversation with practical skill work when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs her work with emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California. Her practice location is in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees will be shown during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the initial appointment steps.
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