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Teresa Worthy, LPC

  • Experience21 years
  • LocationMississippi
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Self esteem, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Teresa

Teresa Worthy is an LPC with 21 years of experience who centers her work on Internal Family Systems alongside a mix of evidence-based and humanistic approaches.

Background and approach

She draws on methods such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and client-centered therapy to create a tailored plan for each person, addressing concerns from anxiety and depression to trauma, addictions, ADHD, and relationship challenges. Her practice emphasizes a compassionate, interactive style that prioritizes respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels.

Teresa has substantial experience supporting people coping with domestic violence, grief, parenting difficulties, intimacy and sexual concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue, as well as a wide range of related issues including chronic illness, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics.

Theresa helps clients explore patterns of thought and behavior, develop practical coping skills, and work through complex emotional experiences. She accepts international clients and offers a variety of online session formats so that people can access care that fits their schedules and circumstances.

Integrating IFS and Evidence-Based Methods in Online Care

Teresa uses Internal Family Systems to help people notice and work with different parts of themselves, which can be especially useful for addressing patterns tied to anxiety, trauma, and internal conflict. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support values-driven living and willingness to experience difficult emotions, and Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment that foregrounds the client's perspective.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Teresa will work with each person to identify which combination of IFS, ACT, or client-centered strategies best aligns with their needs, goals, and preferences. This exploration is part of the early process and can evolve as therapy progresses to ensure the approach fits the client’s experience.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase convenience and accessibility. These formats allow for consistent contact and flexible scheduling so people can engage in therapy from varied locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Teresa help with?
Teresa works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, and career stress.
What is Teresa's therapeutic style?
She practices in an engaged, interactive, and compassionate manner that combines humanistic respect with structured, evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does Teresa have?
Teresa brings 21 years of counseling experience to her work, supporting people through complex emotional and life transitions.
What are Teresa's credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials listed as OR LPC C8153 and MS LPC 1010 and practices from Mississippi.
Does Teresa work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She provides services in English and does accept international clients for online sessions.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with Teresa?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

21+ years

Licensed

Mississippi, Oregon

Languages

English