- Person-centered
- Goal focused
- Values driven
About Teresa
Teresa Gehman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges related to addiction and eating. She also supports clients navigating LGBT issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and major life changes. Teresa writes warmly and aims to make first contact easier for people who are hesitant about reaching out.
She takes a practical, person-centered approach in sessions. Teresa blends methods such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-focused skills to match each person’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable goals and steps that fit daily life.
With three decades of experience, Teresa draws on a wide clinical background. She has worked with trauma and abuse, grief from loss, obsessive behaviors, and stress tied to caregiving and long-term illness. Her longer experience helps her notice patterns and suggest realistic changes.
Teresa favors collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all plans. She listens for individual values and strengths, then shapes interventions around what will be most useful. Expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and an emphasis on small, sustainable shifts.
People who choose Teresa often want focused, solution-oriented work combined with empathy. She encourages people to be active in the process and to try approaches that fit their goals. To start, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability.
She takes a practical, person-centered approach in sessions. Teresa blends methods such as cognitive behavioral work and acceptance-focused skills to match each person’s needs. Sessions tend to focus on clear, manageable goals and steps that fit daily life.
With three decades of experience, Teresa draws on a wide clinical background. She has worked with trauma and abuse, grief from loss, obsessive behaviors, and stress tied to caregiving and long-term illness. Her longer experience helps her notice patterns and suggest realistic changes.
Teresa favors collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all plans. She listens for individual values and strengths, then shapes interventions around what will be most useful. Expect straightforward conversation, practical tools, and an emphasis on small, sustainable shifts.
People who choose Teresa often want focused, solution-oriented work combined with empathy. She encourages people to be active in the process and to try approaches that fit their goals. To start, she asks for a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions based on availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
How Teresa’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and eating-related issues. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early and current relationship patterns affect how people connect and feel safe, which can be useful for intimacy-related problems and communication struggles.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Teresa will discuss what feels most relevant and try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. Sessions are shaped collaboratively so techniques are useful in daily routines rather than being abstract exercises.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote work, including homework and structured practices that translate well to sessions that happen at a distance.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Teresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, eating concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and related topics such as compassion fatigue and bipolar mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, blending straightforward conversation with goal-focused steps. She aims to tailor methods to each person rather than use a single fixed approach.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 30 years of experience working across many issues including trauma, grief, obsessive behaviors, and caregiving stress. That history informs how she recognizes patterns and suggests next steps.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a New York license and practices from New York.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.