Teresa Riley, M.Div.,LMFT, works from an integrative framework with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with a variety of mental, emotional, and relational issues. Her areas of experience and special interest include relationship difficulties, men's issues, substance abuse, anger, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Teresa has a history of working in crisis mental health, men's residential treatment for addiction, teen residential treatment for trauma, and clinical outpatient settings. She has specialized training in psychodynamic, CBT, EFT, IFS and solution focused approaches, as well as Discernment Counseling for couples who are experiencing conflict or considering divorce.
Professional experience
25 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Written on Jun 01, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She is the best therapist ever.
Written on May 18, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very kind. I’ve always been searching for a faith based therapist and she is the PERFECT addition to my team. I struggle a lot through out the week and deeply look forward to talking with her. She’s not one of those therapists that is just going to stroke your ego the entire time, I truly feel she wants me to get better because she kind of kindly calls me out when I need it. Which trust I do need sometimes. Haha She has changed my life for the better and when BetterHelp didn’t take insurance I wasn’t able to afford seeing her out of pocket and let me tell you my mental health declined. She’s a joy to have.
Written on May 14, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Great listener, introduced me to resources in my neighborhood I had no idea was there. Teresa has served as a blessing on many topics over several sessions. 🙌
Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
She is great
Written on Mar 29, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s very comforting, I always leave our calls feeling better about my outcome for the future.
Written on Jan 25, 2026 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a wonderful, caring person, full of wisdom.
Written on Dec 28, 2025 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month
Wonderful and attentive therapist. Listens and challenges
Written on Dec 19, 2025 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
10/10
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Immediate sense of comfortably sharing and engaging with Teresa.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Teresa respects my wishes and helps me to come to my own conclusion by giving me things to think about. Teresa asks me every week what I would like to discuss and checks in on me where I am at.
Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Fantastic and personable. Thank you!
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Teresa is great! She offers many techniques to see things differently. Every meeting is something new and beneficial!
Written on Oct 03, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Great listener w empathy and great feedback.
Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Teresa has been kind and considerate. She gets to the point and responds to my needs with the right approach for me.
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I really enjoyed talking with Teresa!!
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Teresa is the best therapist I have ever worked with. She listens, offers great advice, and makes me feel comfortable and supported.
Written on May 09, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Teresa is the most competent therapist I have seen. She incorporates all aspects of life into her strategy
Written on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month
I have appreciated the Christian view path that Teresa is able to give me in the sessions I have had with her. Using biblical context to connect with the different emotions and stressors in my life has allowed for me to connect my mental health and my faith even more and have led to healthier habits.
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had a few sessions but so far I’m happy to be back in a therapy type environment/schedule!
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Teresa is someone who has been around the block and understands life and it's challenges. She listens well and gives me helpful ways to overcome my situation.
Written on Jan 27, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks
Teresa is great and always meet me where I am at! She gives me the tools I need to get through tough situations. My soul always feels refreshed.
Written on Jan 26, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Thank you for your sincere care. I look forward to working with you.
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Teresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, adhd, and intimacy-related issues
In the first session I had with Teresa, she really listened and left me feeling good. She provided me tools to help strength my relationships.
Written on Dec 15, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks
No BS, super helpful!
Written on Dec 01, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Teresa is a very down-to-earth therapist. She helps me understand what I’m going through and pushes me to make efforts to accomplish my goals. She isn’t afraid to be honest with me and points out when I’m in the wrong. 10/10 would recommend.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Genuinely I gave it a chance from a podcast, and now here I am better fit with a therapist after 2 years of therapy. I’ve never felt more heard after the first session or more comfortable. I’m excited for the next session. I knew I needed help again but I didn’t want to look and I genuinely feel paired with someone who won’t judge me and also has very valid reasons and really opened up my thinking, especially emotionally.
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
I really like and appreciate my therapist Teresa Riley. She is a good listener and makes me feel human. She understands the contemporary issues of our world today. She is humble, sweet and easy to talk to. She is religious and has a background knowledge of some people from my side of the African continent . I feel I am matched with the right therapist.
Written on Nov 22, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks
I am really enjoying this process. Teresa has given me some great tools to help with the things I've been through. She's down to earth and fun to have a session with. She listens, she shares, and you can tell that her heart is in her work.
Written on Nov 20, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Teresa is amazing. Her skills, education, and abilities are a near-perfect match for my needs. She is personable, and seems caring and compassionate. 11/10 Would definitely recommend.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Things are off to a great start, really enjoy her perspective and thoughtful suggestions.
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Teresa is wonderful. She provides practical tips for you to implement right away, she has a large amount of experience to share and she is a great listener.
Written on Oct 08, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
Amazing she’s really nice
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I’m very happy with the support and counseling I get from Teresa Riley. She has given me helpful tools and advice to use in my daily life. Im so thankful for the ease and convenience of being able to have live sessions via zoom.
Written on Sep 19, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month
Teresa and I have only had one session so far, but it was long overdue. They were attentive, made it easy to talk openly with them, and gave me solid suggestions on how to move forward. I didn’t feel judged or like I was just another patient, I felt listened to. I’d recommend Teresa if you feel like you could use therapy, but you’re nervous or intimidated, I was, and look at me now… writing a review and booking my second session.
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Teresa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
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