Theresa Scarola , LCSW

Theresa Scarola is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with nine years of professional experience working in hospice care, grief and bereavement, and in a private practice setting. As an LCSW she holds a license to provide clinical therapy and counseling, and she draws on nearly a decade of hands-on experience supporting people through loss, stress, and life transitions.

Her work focuses on helping clients manage stress and anxiety, process grief and loss, and rebuild motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She also supports people facing depression, changes in life direction, and challenges at work or in relationships. Theresa’s style is warm and attentive, combining empathic listening with practical structure and goal setting to foster progress and greater self-discipline.

She approaches each person as the expert of their own story and highlights the strengths clients already bring to the work. Theresa believes seeking change takes courage, and she aims to support and empower individuals as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Structured, Compassionate Approaches for Online Grief and Stress Care

Theresa often uses structured goal-setting techniques to create clear steps toward change. This approach helps people break larger challenges into manageable tasks, build routines, and track progress, which can be especially helpful for low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

She also provides grief-focused supportive counseling that prioritizes emotional processing and practical coping strategies. That work centers on acknowledging loss, exploring meaning, and developing ways to carry forward while honoring what has been lost.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Theresa works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates client strengths and feedback to shape sessions and adjust focus over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, continue care during major transitions, and receive support from licensed professionals without the need to travel to an office.