Terisa Berger, LCSW

Terisa Berger is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and depression. She brings eight years of practice in California and aims to make the first step toward change feel less daunting for visitors considering therapy.

She creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about hard feelings and confusing situations. Sessions are built around listening first, then choosing practical steps that fit each person’s life. Terisa emphasizes clear communication and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that honor each person’s values and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies support clients who want concrete goals and next steps.

Terisa has helped people cope with loss, major life changes, and ongoing health challenges. She also supports those navigating attachment concerns, caregiver stress, commitment and control issues, and social anxiety. Veterans and people affected by trauma or mood disorders are included among the concerns she addresses.

In sessions, Terisa balances listening with practical tools. She encourages small, manageable actions that build on progress between meetings. Her approach aims to help people feel steadier, more connected to their goals, and better able to handle life’s demands.

Using practical approaches in online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard, clarify what matters most, and set goals that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, needs, and personal preferences. That choice may shift over time as progress is made and situations change.

Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins when a quick session is helpful. They also let people work on skills in the settings where they live and interact, which can make practice more relevant and immediate.