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Theresa Connelly

Theresa Connelly, LCSW

Pennsylvania

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LCSW - Mood and life transitions

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Stress and anger
  • Caregiver support

About Theresa

Theresa Connelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Theresa also supports those facing workplace pressure, social anxiety, and problems linked to caregiver roles and aging.

Theresa uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies during sessions. She listens to how feelings and behaviors show up day to day, then helps clients try different ways of responding. This can include changing unhelpful thoughts, testing new habits, and practicing attention skills to reduce reactivity.

Her approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods. She balances talk with short exercises people can use between sessions. The work is collaborative - goals and techniques are adjusted as progress is tracked.

Theresa often addresses relationship strain, family-related stress, and the frustration that comes from repeated setbacks. She also helps people dealing with grief, guilt, or the emotional effects of major life changes. Anger is one of the concerns she lists and she can help people notice what triggers it and develop different responses.

Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills that fit into daily life. Theresa encourages small, measurable changes that reduce distress and improve coping. People come away with concrete tools to manage mood, handle stress, and respond differently when old patterns surface.

How her approaches translate to online work

Theresa integrates client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in a way that fits online sessions. Client-centered work focuses on the client's concerns and priorities, using listening and reflective discussion to identify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test new responses to stress and anger.

She may also draw on mindfulness techniques to help people notice triggers and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices teach short attention and breathing exercises that can be used between sessions to manage strong feelings. Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the therapy process; Theresa works with each person to find approaches that match their goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy can be more consistent. Theresa aims to help clients apply practical skills from sessions into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Theresa works with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, life changes, relationship and family concerns, trauma, anger, and related issues.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative approach with client-centered talk, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness exercises, and trauma-focused work.

How much experience does she have?

Theresa has six years of clinical experience as a practicing therapist.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a PA LCSW, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Pennsylvania.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Theresa?

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