Teresa Thiel

Teresa Thiel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Wisconsin. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship challenges, parenting strain, and life changes. Teresa aims to make the first steps less overwhelming by offering a calm, nonjudgmental presence.

Teresa has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and a Master of Arts in Community Psychology - Professional Counseling from Alverno College. She has four years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including trauma, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and career stress. She has supported people affected by sexual assault trauma and emotional abuse.

Her counseling style centers on listening first and following the client's lead. Teresa practices client-centered work where the person sets goals and she helps guide the path. She uses emotionally-focused and trauma-informed approaches when feelings and past experiences are central to the issue.

Teresa also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what they want and to find realistic steps toward change. Sessions emphasize building a trusting relationship and inviting honest feedback so therapy stays relevant and useful. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

If someone is feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck, Teresa focuses on practical strategies and supportive conversation to regain a sense of control. She encourages people to bring their goals and concerns, and she will work with them to create a plan they can try between sessions.

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's goals. The therapist offers a supportive presence and helps people choose the pace and direction of work, which fits well into conversations held online.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and process strong emotions and improve how they connect with their feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, grief, anger, and relationship concerns when the work involves naming and sitting with emotions.

Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses collaborative questions and practical steps to clarify values and find small, doable actions toward goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. Clients and the therapist make that choice together and adjust it as work progresses.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a workday. They also let people meet with licensed professionals from different locations while keeping appointments practical for everyday life.