Teresa Thiel, LPC

Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. She supports people dealing with trauma, grief, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and major life changes. Teresa emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach so clients feel heard and respected from the first session.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. Teresa has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including survivors of sexual assault and those affected by emotional abuse.

Teresa practices in a client-centered way, meaning sessions follow the client’s priorities and goals. She aims to build a trusting relationship and invites honest feedback so therapy stays helpful and relevant. Her style is warm and guiding rather than directive.

Her work also draws on emotionally-focused methods and motivational interviewing to help people notice feelings and find motivation for change. Trauma-focused strategies are part of her approach when past hurt affects current life.

Parents and caregivers can bring concerns about role stress, communication problems, and caregiver burnout. Teresa helps people talk through family of origin patterns, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation while supporting clearer communication and practical coping skills.

How Teresa’s Approaches Work Online

Teresa uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the client. This approach prioritizes the client’s goals and experiences and helps people set the pace for change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and name strong emotions and understand how those feelings affect relationships and behavior. EFT can be useful for managing attachment wounds and improving emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. She collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking in about what’s working and adjusting the plan together as progress happens.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day by removing travel time and allowing shorter transitions between work or caregiving duties and appointments. They also let people choose setups that suit them - for example, audio-only when bandwidth is limited or video when seeing facial cues matters. Ask about specific scheduling and session formats during the matching process to find what fits your routine.