Terese Ghilarducci , LMFT

Terese Ghilarducci is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area of California with 25 years of clinical experience. She began her career as a social worker supporting foster children and foster families, and later spent 17 years serving as a school counselor at an alternative education site where she worked closely with adolescents facing challenges that affected their academic and personal lives. Her practice has focused on common issues such as school phobia, stress and anxiety, depression, family conflict, and substance use concerns.

In the fall of 2024 she began work as a school counselor at an elementary school and continues to support younger students, delivering classroom presentations on bullying, inclusion, and coping strategies and facilitating support groups. She regularly addresses concerns like school anxiety, making friends, and other school-related difficulties through developmentally appropriate interventions.

Her therapeutic style is rooted in a client-centered approach that prioritizes the individual needs and perspectives of each person and family. She often incorporates art and journaling as practical tools for exploring feelings and building insight. Terese creates a respectful, supportive setting for families and individuals and is honored to partner with those who choose to work with her.