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Teresa Fernandez

Teresa Fernandez

LCSW

Wisconsin

Support to manage stress and family strain

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Wisconsin / 11572 - 123
Experience
3 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Wisconsin

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

    • Motivational approach
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Skill focused

    About Teresa

    Teresa Fernandez is a Wisconsin-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse. She also supports people dealing with depression and related struggles like guilt, shame, loneliness, and social anxiety. Teresa works in both English and Spanish and draws on practical skills to help people move forward.

    Teresa believes people know their own stories and brings a collaborative style to sessions. She listens for strengths and helps clients build on what already works. Her approach blends clear tools with compassionate conversation so clients can try small changes that fit their lives.

    She uses a mix of methods including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. These approaches inform how she helps people change unhelpful patterns, manage strong emotions, and set realistic goals.

    With three years of professional experience, Teresa focuses on straightforward strategies. Sessions aim to clarify priorities, practice new skills, and reduce the impact of painful memories or ongoing stress. She encourages gradual steps rather than sudden fixes.

    Teresa asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started. Scheduling is arranged after that step and follows her availability.

  2. Approaches that guide online sessions

    Teresa often draws on Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy during her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress.

    Finding the right approach is a team effort. Teresa collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She will review goals together and adjust techniques so they match what the client wants to achieve and what feels manageable.

    Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping progress consistent. Because session formats are not listed here, please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain regular check-ins, practice skills between meetings, and reduce travel time so sessions are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals aim to make sessions focused and practical to help clients move forward.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Teresa commonly address?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and family conflict. Additional focuses include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Teresa uses a collaborative, strengths-centered style that helps clients set realistic goals. She focuses on practical steps and listens for what already helps the client.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has three years of professional work experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    Teresa holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Wisconsin.

    Which languages can sessions be held in?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are session formats arranged?

    Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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