Teresa Kelly, LCSW-R

Teresa Kelly is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, and depression. She works with adults who want practical support for relationship and self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, and day-to-day stressors. Teresa encourages clients to take the first step and recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage.

She approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their own life. Teresa looks for strengths that can be used to move past what feels stuck. Sessions focus on clear goals and simple, workable steps that clients can try between meetings.

Teresa has experience with a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, abandonment, communication problems, workplace difficulties, and various forms of addiction and domestic violence. She aims to help people sort priorities, manage strong emotions, and build routines that support recovery and resilience.

Clients can expect a supportive, straightforward style. Teresa listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps people develop coping tools that match their daily life. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

She practices in New York and conducts sessions in English. If you are exploring support for caregiving strain or related challenges, Teresa can help you clarify options and next steps.

Evidence-based techniques and online care that fit your life

Teresa draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on what helps in everyday life. One common approach emphasizes building practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing strategies, activity scheduling, and step-by-step plans to reduce avoidance. This helps people regain control of daily routines and lower persistent worry.

Another approach concentrates on addiction and relapse prevention by identifying triggers, developing alternative behaviors, and creating a clear plan for handling urges. It also includes work on communication and problem-solving to support changes at home and work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Teresa will work with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and current needs. She tailors methods over time and checks in to adjust the focus as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask during the matching process about the format and scheduling so sessions can be arranged to suit your routine.