Teresa Turco , LCSW

Teresa Turco is a California-licensed clinician who brings eight years of professional experience to her therapeutic practice. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she has worked with individuals facing depression, anxiety, substance use challenges, trauma and abuse, and the complex emotions that follow grief and loss. She also has extensive experience supporting people living with bipolar disorder and other mental health diagnoses.

Her work is grounded in a strengths-based mindset that seeks to identify and build on each person’s existing resources. Teresa partners with clients to develop practical coping strategies, manage symptoms, and navigate difficult life transitions. She recognizes that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and she offers steady, compassionate support throughout that process.

Practical Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Teresa Turco draws from evidence-informed methods that are adaptable to remote work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to commit to actions that align with personal values - this approach can help with anxiety, stress, and recovering a sense of purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and gently challenging unhelpful thinking patterns and building skills to change behaviors, which can be effective for depression, anxiety, and many forms of emotional distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving relationships, making it useful for mood instability and challenges with self-control.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Teresa collaborates with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and tailors interventions so the work feels practical and meaningful. This collaborative process helps determine which techniques will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals and therapists.