- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based approaches
About Theresa
Dr. Theresa Boyd is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like grief, intimacy issues, and ADHD. She also addresses career strain, compassion fatigue, and challenges linked to identity and relationships.
Her approach blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other practical methods. Sessions focus on naming hard emotions, noticing patterns that keep problems going, and trying small changes between meetings. She uses straightforward conversation and collaborative planning rather than clinical jargon.
Theresa describes her orientation as informed by attachment ideas and client-centered principles. That means she pays attention to relational patterns and to how people describe their inner experience. She aims to help people feel clearer about what matters to them and what gets in the way.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with mood disorders, trauma, substance issues, and veteran-related concerns. Over 25 years she has supported clients dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, codependency, and control issues. She brings experience helping people sort out communication problems and commitment concerns.
People who reach out can expect direct, respectful conversation about goals and next steps. The first meetings typically review recent stresses, symptom patterns, and practical coping strategies. Theresa asks about values and daily routines to shape an approach that fits the person's life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name painful emotions and see how those feelings shape patterns. In sessions this often means slowing down to name emotional reactions and trying new ways of responding to oneself. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small actions; it helps when people want to move toward what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings.Theresa combines these methods with attachment-informed ideas that look at how early patterns affect current relationships. She uses these approaches to help people notice recurring patterns, practice different responses, and track what changes between sessions. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative - the therapist and client talk about goals and try approaches that seem to fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The therapist will work with the client to pick session rhythms and practical arrangements that match daily life and treatment goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, and related areas such as career strain and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Theresa uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, attachment-aware and client-centered methods. She focuses on emotions, patterns, and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and veteran-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices from Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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