Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Teresa Gonzalez, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Mood and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW13183
- NPI
- 1245674878
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Teresa supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Depression and mood
About Teresa
Teresa Gonzalez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression. Teresa speaks English and Spanish and frames sessions around practical next steps rather than long lectures.
She helps clients break down daily problems into manageable pieces. Conversations focus on what is happening now at home, work, and in relationships. Teresa uses concrete strategies to address mood and energy, and to improve coping when life changes or grief arrive.
Teresa pays attention to parenting strains, workplace stress, and problems with communication. She also supports people facing bipolar symptoms, ADHD challenges, and issues such as guilt, shame, or isolation. Sessions include time for planning small experiments to try between meetings.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. Teresa listens for patterns that keep causing trouble and then tests practical alternatives together with the client. Progress is tracked in small steps so clients can see what helps and what needs adjusting.
People who prefer a direct, everyday approach often find her style useful. Teresa aims to make therapy fit into real life by focusing on doable changes, clearer routines, and improved problem solving.
To begin, clients choose the online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
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How specific approaches shape online work
Teresa uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical change. One common approach she applies is behavioral activation, which breaks down low mood into small, doable activities to rebuild routine and energy. This helps when depression or low motivation make daily tasks feel overwhelming.She also draws on problem-solving methods that map a current difficulty, test clear options, and pick one step to try. That method suits work stress, parenting challenges, and communication problems that need concrete adjustments. When attention or mood symptoms like ADHD or bipolar concerns affect functioning, the focus is on strategies that improve organization and reduce daily friction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Teresa will review your goals and preferences and suggest techniques to try. You and she decide together whether to continue, adapt, or try something different based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy week, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work or family commitments. It can also permit using video, audio, or written check-ins where appropriate, depending on the session choices offered at signup and what matches your needs.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does Teresa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and related mood issues such as bipolar and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Teresa uses a practical, collaborative approach that focuses on clear steps and everyday problem solving rather than long theoretical talks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mood and life concerns.
Is she a licensed clinician in Florida?
Yes. Teresa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
In which languages can I speak with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers