Teresa Gehman , LMHC

Teresa Gehman is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with 30 years of clinical experience. She brings a compassionate, solutions-oriented approach to therapy, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique history and goals. Teresa often blends evidence-based methods to create individualized treatment plans that address complex concerns while honoring a client’s strengths and values.

Her practice has focused on a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, addictions, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, PTSD, domestic violence, parenting difficulties, career transitions, and concerns facing LGBTQ people such as discrimination and identity-related stress. Teresa also supports work on intimacy, self-esteem, coping with life changes, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, as well as many related areas where people seek relief and greater balance.

As a practitioner who values empathy and practical problem solving, she aims to create a respectful and nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth. Teresa combines clinical knowledge with a collaborative stance to help clients develop strategies that fit their lives and move them toward clearer goals and improved functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Teresa Gehman draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them while clarifying personal values and taking committed action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connection and trust, which can help with intimacy, parenting issues, and relationship conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills, making it helpful for depression, anxiety, and many practical challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to receive support from licensed professionals in ways that fit daily life.