Teresa Riley

Teresa Riley is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 25 years of experience. She uses an integrative approach to help people facing anger, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Teresa meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her work grew from years in crisis mental health and residential treatment settings. That background shaped a direct, problem-solving style that still values each person’s story. In sessions she combines tried approaches rather than relying on a single method. She also draws on experience with men's residential addiction work and teen residential trauma programs.

Teresa blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to match what each person needs. She may use skills practice, reflection on relationship patterns, and behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. Conversations aim to be clear and practical rather than abstract.

People often come for help with anger, grief, parenting strain, communication problems, or the fallout of trauma and loss. Teresa also supports those dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver stress, and issues tied to adoption or abandonment. She works with individuals, couples, and families to identify small changes that make daily life more manageable.

Teresa is licensed as an LMFT in Texas and Minnesota. Sessions are conducted in English and are organized through the directory's matching and scheduling tools.

How Teresa's Approaches Translate to Online Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people notice repeating relationship cycles and try new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person in the session, using active listening and empathy so clients feel heard and can decide goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Teresa will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. The plan can change over time based on what helps most in everyday life.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It may also let clients use video or phone in ways that match their energy and schedule rather than needing a long commute.