- CBT skills
- ACT strategies
- Attachment work
About Theresa
Theresa Yu is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nine years of clinical experience. She practices in Oklahoma and works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, anger, and related concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin and she accepts international clients.
Theresa uses a mix of well-known therapy methods rather than a single fixed model. That means she draws on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, and client-centered techniques to match what each person needs. In practical terms she focuses on helping people build skills, reduce distressing patterns, and try new ways of interacting with others.
Her work includes experience supporting people affected by adoption, foster care, attachment issues, autism spectrum concerns, blended family stress, caregiver burnout, divorce and separation, domestic violence histories, first responder stress, and other complex family problems. She has also worked in child protective services, special education settings, and behavioral health case management. Those roles inform how she supports clients now.
Theresa describes therapy as goal-oriented and skill focused. She aims to help clients gain insight and leave sessions with concrete strategies they can use right away. She will guide, encourage, and at times challenge clients to address obstacles that get in the way of change.
Outside work she is a mother and mentor to exchange students, and she spends time with several dogs and cats. That background informs her practical, real-world approach to solving problems and managing stress.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Theresa often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. CBT breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to manage anger, anxiety, and mood. ACT focuses on values and acceptance, helping people act toward what matters even when difficult feelings arise.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. That approach can help when anger ties to trust, abandonment, or relationship conflict. Together, these methods aim to teach tools, reduce reactivity, and improve communication in day-to-day life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. The plan can change over time based on what helps most.
The original biography records prior use of online telehealth alongside home-based and office work. Confirm current online session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter focused check-ins when needed.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, New Hampshire
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses an eclectic, practical style that blends approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered techniques to build skills and strategies you can use right away.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working in schools, child protective services, special education, and behavioral health settings.
What credentials and locations are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Oklahoma. Her licensure details include NH LCMHC and OK LPC as provided.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography notes experience with online telehealth, home-based, and office-based work historically. Please confirm current session format options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.