Teresa Thiel , LPC

Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and other life changes. She approaches therapy with compassion and steadiness, aiming to help clients build control over their struggles and move toward a more fulfilling life.

Teresa holds a BA in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an MA in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. She is credentialed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and indicates graduate training in counseling and a state license to practice. Her license is listed as WI LPC 7768-125.

Over four years of clinical experience have given her the opportunity to work with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger management, ADHD, sleeping difficulties, and sexual assault-related trauma or emotional abuse. She also addresses issues such as caregiver stress, family of origin dynamics, guilt and shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Teresa follows a client-centered style that prioritizes the therapeutic relationship. She listens without judgment, helps clients identify goals, and supports them in choosing the path that feels right. She invites honest feedback to tailor care to each person's needs and empowers clients as they work toward meaningful change. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Teresa draws on client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person's experience so clients can set their own goals and move at a comfortable pace - this approach can be helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Emotionally-focused therapy focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can be useful for couples or individuals working on attachment, communication, and healing from relational wounds. She also uses motivational interviewing when clients are weighing change - this approach helps clarify values and strengthen motivation for steps like behavior change or managing goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teresa collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She encourages honest feedback and adjusts the plan as work progresses to make sure therapy stays aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy with Teresa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location, reduce barriers to attending sessions, and allow ongoing support between meetings when needed.