- Stress reduction
- Anger management
- Self esteem work
About Teri
Teri Jones is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Teri uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people manage strong feelings and move toward clearer choices.
In sessions she focuses on making space for honest conversation. She listens to how anger shows up in daily life - at work, with close relationships, or as simmering resentment - and works with each person to find manageable changes. She also helps people build confidence and motivation when depression or low self-worth get in the way.
Her style is direct and collaborative. She encourages people to notice patterns that lead to outbursts or withdrawal, then tries small experiments to test new behaviors. Sessions often include problem-solving and rehearsal of different ways to respond to triggers.
Teri places emphasis on practical tools you can use between sessions. That can be short breathing or grounding strategies, clearer ways to name feelings, or simple communication skills for tense conversations. The goal is less about labels and more about usable steps that reduce overwhelm.
People who choose her often want concrete guidance and a partner who will help them practice new approaches. To begin, she asks about current struggles, what has already been tried, and what a manageable next step looks like for the person.
How Teri uses evidence-based techniques online
Two common approaches she draws on are skills-based behavior work and brief problem-solving. Skills-based behavior work teaches simple actions to change reactions and moods, such as practicing alternative responses to anger or building a stepwise plan to reduce avoidance. Brief problem-solving breaks larger stressors into manageable steps and tests small changes to see what helps.She also integrates practical cognitive techniques to help people notice and reframe unhelpful thoughts that fuel anxiety or resentment. That work focuses on clear, rehearsable strategies you can try between sessions to reduce intensity and improve interactions with others.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, current struggles, and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. If a technique isn’t helping, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful.
Confirm session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life while the therapist and client work on improving responses to anger and stress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and short experiments to change patterns that lead to anger and low mood.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.